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!