Training camp, lineup for tonights game, and etc.

This past Saturday was the Blackhawks Training Camp Fest. They offered 5k run, 10k roller race, 3-on-3 street hockey tournament, and bags. My friends and I ended up getting their super early so that we could get a Patrick Sharp bobblehead. Here is what it looks like

Doesn't exactly look like him but it's Sharpie!!!! Patrick Sharp did show up for the event in his street clothes and Edzo did interview him with some questions. Here's a couple pics!

Throughout the event....Pat Foley and Eddie had interviewed different players. I was excited to see all the players but especially Andrew Brunette.....luv him! The Hawks signed him as a free agent this off-season. Here's a few pics of him!

All in all was good the see players that will make the team and others headed to Rockford.   Here's a blog that has more detail from the Training Camp Festival   He knows what he's talking about with his analysis!  



So tonight will be the first pre-season game for the Blackhawks against the Edmonton Oilers. It will be streamed on http://www.chicagoblackhawks.com/   I will be missing the game but the players that will be playing tonight will be

Forwards
Beach, Danault, Jimmy Hayes, Kruger, Mayers, McNeill, Olesz, Saad, Smith, Stalberg, and both Toews

Defensemen
Fahey, Lavin, Leddy, Lepisto, Motador, Scott, and Stanton

Goalies
Ray Emery and Alexander Salak

Everyone is wondering who is going to be the backup goalie between Emery and Salak.  I'm pulling for Emery.  He's a lil crazy but he does has the experience and last season came back after a hip surgery.  But if Salak gets it...hope the best for him! 

The following Hawks have already been cut from the roster F Mirko Hoefflin & Ludvig Rensfeldt and G Macmillan Carruth, Johan Mattson, & Kent Simpson. 



In other related news for the Hawks
Hawks will have open practices for the public at Johnny's Icehouse West (2550 W. Madison) before the season begins.  Dates and times are subject to change on short notice.

Tues Sept 27th 11:00 am
Sun Oct 2nd 9:00 am
Mon Oct 3rd 11:00 am
Tues Oct 4th 11:00 am
Wed Oct 5th 11:00 am

If I were you I would take full advantage of this cause the Bulls might not have a season so looks like it less and less practices at Johnny's. 



Brent Seabrook and Inner-City Education have teamed up again for the 4th Annual Celebrity Ice Bowl.  There is a new location this year which is at Lucky Strike by Navy Pier.  The prices are anywhere between $100 and $1,000 per person depending on what experience you would like.  Here is more details!


Lastly if anyone has NHL network, you can watch a whole bunch of pre-season games...including the Hawks vs. Peguins on Thursday.  Here are more dates!


The pre-season starts today for the Blackhawks.  WOO HOO!  Let's go HAWKS!

A tribute to all the hockey players that passed away this off-season. You all will be missed!

The NHL had a very hard off-season with a bunch of hockey players passing away. Derek Boogaard, Wade Belak, Ryan Rypien, and the plane crash of the KHL team Locomotiv. One player and one crew member had survied the crash...unfortunely Alexander Galimov (the lone hockey player) had passed away on Sept 12 while Alexander Sizov (crew member) had been transfered out of the ICU and will make a full recovery. Here are a few videos that pay tribute to those that have been lost. Here's a video that was made by GalilGade's Channel All of the hockey players will not be forgotten and may they rest in peace!

Long off-season

Not much has happened since the last time I wrote a blog for the Blackhawks.


Carcillo and Brunette had a press conference.  Here are the videos! 








The TV national schedule came out with the Blackhawks having 12 exclusive appearance.

Jordan Hendry was given a training camp tryout for the Minnesota Wild.  Wish him the best of luck! 

Blackhawks sign Brandon Segal to a one-yr contract.

Ryan Johnson was given a training camp tryout with the Detroit Red Wings. 

In other news in the NHL
Unfortunetly there were two more NHL players that passed away this off-season.  Rick Rypien who was only 27 and Wade Belak at 35 who just recently retired.  Here are a few statements from their respected teams. Canucks statement, Jets statement, and Nashville statement.  Here is also what Former teammates and foes remember of Rick Rypien and Former teammates remember Wade Belak.  Just a tradegy of unforturne news.  Just remember that its not because they are enforcers but each person has demons that they have to battle every day.  Don't even suggest of getting rid of the fighting because if you do then looks like more dirty hits will come!  Here's a link to understanding more of the role as enforcer according to Cam Janssen

Former Rangers caption Chris Drury retires from the NHL.

San Jose Logan Couture agrees to 2yr, 5.75 mil extenstion

Former Hawks player Dustin Byfuglien gets arrested for BWI.  I gotta admit....this is HILARIOUS!  I can't believe how much Buff has gained.....if you know me I'm pretty sensitive when it comes to weight but when it's part of your job to be fit.....YIKES!  286.....WOWZERS!  Hopefully he'll go into training camp being ready to play hockey. 

Today the Winnepeg Jets revealed their new jerseys for the upcoming season

Tommorrow Sidney Crosby will be holding a news conference at 12:30 ET....OH JOY....you see me excited about that.....NOT!
 
I will be attending the Blackhawks Training Camp on the 17th so if you are there....let me know!  Til next time!