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NBC 5’s Rebecca Haarlow tours boston and learns to shuck a few oysters.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:49:16 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Marian-Hossa-030513.jpg
Was Chicago Blackhawks winger Marian Hossa injured in warmups or not? Team members give contradicting reports, but Eddie Olczyk has his own take.

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville is known for his line tinkering, but why hasn't he put Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews back together yet?

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The Chicago Blackhawks looked listless on Monday night, and as a result they fell 2-0 to the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Boston 2, Chicago 0

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The Chicago Blackhawks are going for their first Stanley Cup win since 2010.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:30:29 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Jen-Kasler.JPG
Jen Kasler on Monday night said her loyalty to the Chicago Blackhawks remains as strong as her skull but said she feels slighted by the team and the United Center for the lack of response she received after she...]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:00:36 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP482563106100.jpg
The Chicago Blackhawks will be without winger Marian Hossa in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Final series with the Boston Bruins.

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Chicago Blackhawks owner and chairman Rocky Wirtz speaks with NBC Chicago about his team's run for the Stanley Cup and a report that the team isn't profitable despite the winning season.]]> Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:26:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Blackhawks+Bruins+2-1.jpg
Can the Chicago Blackhawks knock off the Boston Bruins on Monday night? They can, but only if they execute a smarter gameplan than they did in Game 2.

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Viktor Stalberg, who has sat out the last two games for the Chicago Blackhawks, will likely return to the lineup against the Boston Bruins in Game 3.

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Turns out the Blackhawks are losing even when they win. The Chicago team spends between $10 million and $20 million more than they make each year, even during winning seasons, according to a report from Crain's...

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The Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins are tied at one game apiece, but Hawks head coach Joel Quenneville's recent moves still qualify as headscratchers.

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Was Marian Hossa's no-goal the right call? Should Blackhawks fans take it easy on Brandon Bollig? We ask those questions and more the morning after.

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Gov. Pat Quinn was joined by Army Spc. Frank Pierson for a burger before heading to the United Center to cheer on the Blackhawks at Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. Emily Florez reports.]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:21:14 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/blackhawks+bruins+2-2.jpg
Patrick Sharp picked up an early goal and seven shots on net, but it wasn't enough as the Boston Bruins knocked off the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in overtime.

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The Chicago Blackhawks, looking to take a 2-0 lead over the Boston Bruins in the Stanley Cup Final, will need to execute a couple strategies better in order to do so.

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With various NHL Awards news leaking, word is that Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Saad will not win the Calder Trophy on Saturday night.

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For a woman who'd gotten hit nearly square in the face this week by a flying hockey puck, Patricia Higgins Friday seemed to have her thoughts more on the Blackhawks than on her own injury.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:34:12 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/toews-captain-serioius.jpg
The NHL Awards began to be announced on Friday, and Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews took home the Selke Award, given to the league's best defensive forward.]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:29:19 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/160*120/WWBlackhawksParty.JPG
Make hockey puck shaped mini burgers as part of a Stanley Cup Finals party]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:50:00 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/chicago-stronger-t-shirt.jpg
Complaints about the t-shirts prompts removal, company stays steadfast with message.

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Stars: they're just like us! (but with better seats.)

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Andy Avalos, Lauren Petty, Stefan Holt and Jill Egan are getting in the spirit of the Stanely Cup Final by wearing their #HawkStache mustaches. Get yours here]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:59:51 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Rahm-Emanuel48.jpg
The Mayor said he was getting home from the game around 12:30 p.m. central time and he needed to talk to someone about the thrilling come from behind victory. But who would be awake? Oh, yeah,...]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:58:30 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/175*120/170427044.jpg
Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews has been the subject of recent scrutiny because of his offensive play, but is that a concern for the Hawks considering his other skills?

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Even though the Chicago Blackhawks won Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, their putrid power play reared its ugly head once again. What has gone wrong?

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Tired by happy players and coaches talk about the epic triple-overtime win.]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:53:37 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/Hawks-fans-game-1.jpg
Tired but happy Hawks fans celebrate the epic triple-overtime Game 1 victory over the Boston Bruins while exiting the United Center.]]> Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:30:26 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/hawkstat1.jpg
A collection of hockey fan tattoos]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:31:34 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/crawford-game-1.jpg
As the clock struck midnight, Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Shaw deflected a puck past Tuukka Rask to give the Hawks' a 4-3 victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Boston Bruins is the 2,153rd consecutive home game that Bob Gertenrich has attended.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:59:03 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/rahm+blackhawks.jpg
“When I was in the White House, you get a Secret Service code name, my Secret Service code name was Blackhawk," Emanuel told NBC Chicago Wednesday. "I have an affinity, not just as the mayor of Chicago,...]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:24:38 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/bettman-gary.jpg
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman confident that severe weather threat will have no affect on game.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:59:06 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/obama-hawks-WH.jpg
President smartly stays away from subject while stumping for Massachusetts candidate.

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After soliciting opinions from Hawks fans and experts from both sides of the Stanley Cup Final, James Neveau of Madhouse Enforcer finally weighs in: Blackhawks or Bruins?

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Chicago Blackhawks fans are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about their team, so with that in mind, we asked them to weigh in on their keys to a Hawks series victory.]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:22:45 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/hawks-fans-2010.jpg
Extra officers will be deployed to keep fans off the street.

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Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville has switched up his lines yet again, but after the successes in the previous round, why would he break up a good thing?

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A gallery of animal photos showing off their Blackhawks pride!

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Bride and Grooms dress in their Blackhawks best.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:42:05 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/ches-perry-blackhawks-mural.jpg
Ches Perry painted a 600-square-foot Blackhawks wall mural at 4251 N Milwaukee Ave., in the city's Portage Park neighborhood.

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The Blackhawks’ run through the Stanley Cup playoffs -- which continues Wednesday night with the start of the final-round showdown against the Boston Bruins -- has revived the commercial streets around the Unite...]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:13:43 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/patrick-sharp-media-day.jpg
Players plan to keep same routines going into Stanley Cup Finals.]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:10:30 -0500 http://media.nbcchicago.com/images/213*120/AP913076883083.jpg
Madhouse Enforcer is proud to present the second installment of our "Eye on the Enemy" series for the Stanley Cup Final, with Mike Miccoli of The Hockey Writers doing the honors.

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The Stanley Cup Final is the pinnacle of hockey achievement, and requires players to bring their A-game. Madhouse Enforcer is following suit and bringing in the big guns for this preview.

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Baby hockey fan photos.]]>