Category: Stan Mikita
Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend
CubsOn Aug. 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at…
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Chicago BlackhawksOn Aug. 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at…
Read moreWhat We Learned: Even when they should, goalies won't get the Hart
Wayne GretzkyIt would take a hell of a single-season performance for awards voters to give a goalie the MVP any time...
Read moreBlackhawks Week That Was and Will Be, 1/31: Legacies
Bobby HullPhoto by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images Some thoughts on Monday’s news and a look at one Blackhawks blue-liner who’s having a rebound season. There were countless times on Monday when my mind went to Stan Mikita. With Bobby Hull dying on Monday, the two pillars of the Bla...
Read moreStan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend
White SoxOn August 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita Belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Chicago Sports The City of Chicago has a long and storied sports history. A steady stream of Blackhawks fans, from ne...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 8
ChicagoAug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as the hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. He debuted for the Blackhawks during the 1958-59 season and remained a fixture in their lineup until 1980. The Lady Bing is given out each season to the most gentlemanly...
Read moreChicago Blackhawks 50-Goal Scorers
New York RangersSince their founding in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks (and Black Hawks) have won six Stanley Cup championships. They’re one of the “Original Six” NHL teams along with the Detroit Red…
Read moreHossa to have No. 81 retired by Blackhawks next season
Tony EspositoCHICAGO -- Marian Hossa will have his No. 81 retired by the Chicago Blackhawks next season, the team announced Thursday.
Read moreHossa to have No. 81 retired by Blackhawks next season
Stan MikitaCHICAGO -- Marian Hossa will have his No. 81 retired by the Chicago Blackhawks next season, the team announced during the first period of its game against the Seattle Kraken at United Center on Thursday.
Read moreKane second in Blackhawks scoring after win against Senators
Stan MikitaOTTAWA -- Patrick Kane became the second-leading scorer in Chicago Blackhawks history with three assists in a 6-3 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday.
Read moreAfternoon Line- Brad Marchand
Jean Béliveau"I have tried extremely hard over the last four years to get away from the reputation I've had. I think I've done an extremely good job at that. I know early on I crossed over the line a lot of times. It's unfortunate that continues to haunt me." "I feel I've completely transformed myself from t...
Read moreRemembering Tony Esposito
Bobby Hullfrom Dave Stubbs of NHL.com, The news of Tony Esposito's death Tuesday hit with the force of a Bobby Hull slap shot. And then the memories rushed with the speed of a Stan Mikita sprint up the ice at Chicago Stadium. There were thoughts of Tony O's iconic fiberglass mask, something he was fo...
Read moreGretzky vs Lemieux: Head-to-Head
Los Angeles KingsSimilar to other sports leagues, the NHL has been lucky to have some of its greatest players and biggest names play in the same era. The 1950s had Gordie Howe…
Read moreChicago Stadium had perfect nickname, Fischler says
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter and analyst Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his knowledge, brand of humor and insights with readers each Wednesday.This week, Stan continues a series of reminiscences about his first visits to arenas from th...
Read moreColor of Hockey: Deaf teen girl driven to one day excel in college game
Stan MikitaWilliam Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog for the past nine years. Douglas joined NHL.com in March 2019 and writes about people of color in the game. Today, he profiles Kailey Niccum, a 17-year-old deaf Minnesota player who aspires to play college hockey.
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