Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Back-up goalie and Hawks players appearance in Oct. 2011

Well its only a couple of days til the actual hockey season starts....Woot Woot!  Lets drop the puck! 

So the big news yesterday was the signing of Ray Emery who signed a one year $600,000 (one way) contract and assigned Salak (G) to Rockford.  Ive been rooting for Emery ever since he was given a tryout for the Hawks.  I will admit he didnt have that great of a camp...according to Tim Sassone...Emery was 4.54 GAA and .813 SV% in 119 minutes while Salak was 1.91 GAA and .929 SV% in 124 minutes of play. You would think Salak would be the back-up but I did find it interesting that they didnt announce it after the game yesterday which had me thinking they were in talks with Emery.  Im glad for Ray.  Remember people...hes a back-up so that means hes only going to play 20-25 games this season.  He will be a great presence for Crawford especially with being a veteran and knowing what it takes to win games in the playoffs going to the SCF a few seasons back.  Plus Salak needs the experience out in Rockford.  He would be playing close to what Crawford is going to play instead of sitting.  He will take the Icehogs far this season especially with all the guys that Ive seen in the pre-season.  Even if things dont work out with Ray Emery, they can always call up Alexander Salak.                                                                 


Latest news from today!
-Patrick Sharp will be playing on Friday!  WOO HOO! YEAH SHARPY! 
-Stan Bowman recieved an extension through 2016
-Brandon Saad signs a 3-yr entry level deal
-Stalberg wiil start on IR
-Ben Smith was back on the ice but with no contact
-Bolland is day to day with an upper body injury
-Morin was sent down to Rockford today




Here are some upcoming signings that are happening.

Dave Bolland            
Join 670 The Score Jay Zawaski and Dave Bolland at Cubby Bear North in Lincolnshire for Bud Light Hockey Night in Chicago on Tues Oct 4th

From 7-8:30pm
Location 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
847-541-4700      



Stan Mikita
Will be doing a book signing "Forever a Blackhawk"  at Andersons Bookshop in Downers Grove on Thurs Oct 6th.

From 6:30-8:00 pm
Location 5112 Main St
Downers Grove, IL
630-963-2665
Here is more information about the signing.



Brent Seabrook
I posted this at the last blog but here's a reminder Brent Seabrook ICE celebrity Bowl on Sun Oct 16th. 
http://www.innercityeducation.org/brent-seabrook-celebrity-ice-bowl.aspx

Another signing that he is doing is PNC bank on Tues Nov 1st.  I haven't been able to find anything online but one of you guys could probably call the place and confirm it. 

When Tues Nov 1st from 6-8pm
Where PNC bank
19 W Golf Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 981-4300



Dan Carcillo
When: Sunday, October 23, from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Where: At Cubby Bear North located at 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave in Lincolnshire
Cost: Only $30 per autograph, or two (2) signatures for $50. You can bring your own items to be signed, and merchandise will be available for purchase at the event for signing.

In addition, there are VIP tickets available for a Question/Answer session with Dan Carcillo prior to the public signing. For only $75 per VIP ticket you and your guest (1) will be part of a small group Q&A session with Carcillo starting at 4:00 pm prior to the public signing. Your VIP ticket also entitles you to an appetizer buffet, one (1) signature and you will be part of the first group in line for the public signing. Your guest may also purchase signature tickets and join you in the first signing group. This is your chance to ask what it's like to play against the Blackhawks, and for the Blackhawks. And what is it like to play with stars like Kane and Toews?

***VIP tickets are limited and can only be purchased in advance. Public signing tickets are also available in advance, and all advance tickets are numbered and guarantee a signature. To purchase in advance call Auction Merchandise Source (AMS) at 847-913-0177 or email
AMShelspeople@gmail.com. Dropoffs are also available.

Proceeds benefit the Lexi Kazian Foundation, a non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the comfort and quality of life for children with special needs
http://www.helpingfromheaven.org

Open practices Here's a link to the schedule
DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON SHORT NOTICE Open practices at Johnny's IceHouse West (2550 W. Madison) usually start at 11 a.m.

Sun., Oct. 16

Sun., Oct. 23


Mon., Oct. 24

Thu., Oct. 27



That is all that I know of.  I'll probably hit the Seabrook one if he has it and possibly Carcillo cause he is not on my lampshade....but who knows.  I may not go to any.  Can't wait for the season to start on Thurs and for the Hawks to play on Friday.  Let's go HAWKS! 

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