The LA Kings and Chicago Blackhawks head back to Chicago for game five with the Blackhawks up three games to one. One captain helped lead his team in game four. The other? Still looking for him. Dustin Brown is doing what he does best against Chicago. Hitting, grinding, and being useless on offense. Looking at his stats, Brown is generally reliable. At least 20 goals a … [Read more...] about LA Kings Dustin Brown: worst captain in the NHL
Chicago Wolves end March on winning streak
The old adage ‘In like a lion, out like a lamb’ applied to the Chicago Wolves venture through March, but a but differently. A slow start to the month turned into a scoring outage, followed by a five-game winning streak against conference opponents. Chicago enters the final stretch of the regular season in the seventh spot of the Western Conference standings. … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves end March on winning streak
Chicago Wolves with no answers for scoring issues, add to roster
The Chicago Wolves have been lacking in the goal department and it is hurting their playoff chances. The goal scoring scarcity has been apparent on home ice as well. The Wolves have been shut out in three of their last seven games overall and continue to miss out on solid scoring opportunities in front of the net. Sunday’s loss to division rival Rockford was no … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves with no answers for scoring issues, add to roster
Jordan Binnington taking advantage of opportunity with Wolves
‘Next man up’ is a cliché used often in sports, but for Chicago Wolves goaltender Jordan Binnington being next on the depth chart has given him a chance to keep the Wolves in the AHL playoff hunt. The 21-year old Ontario native has posted an 18-11-3 record this season, with majority of the decisions coming in the past two months. Binnington has started a franchise-record 15 … [Read more...] about Jordan Binnington taking advantage of opportunity with Wolves
Chicago Wolves end January with a bang
The Chicago Wolves finished their up-and-down January with a win/loss against in-state foe the Rockford IceHogs, ending/extending their losing streak at three games. Saturday’s game was Chicago’s first after a five game road trip. The team went 2-2-1 away from the Allstate Arena during that time, and 5-5-1-1 overall. The Wolves enter February locked in a battle for the … [Read more...] about Chicago Wolves end January with a bang
Blackhawks need to jettison Dan Carcillo
Dan Carcillo was playing so well by his standards. Then Dan Carcillo Dan-Carcillo’d all over himself. This may come as surprising news to you, but ‘Carbomb’ has more than worn out his welcome. His latest antics cost him six games. For some reason, the left winger decided cross-checking a defenseless Mathieu Perreault was necessary. The Winnipeg Jet suffered an upper body … [Read more...] about Blackhawks need to jettison Dan Carcillo
Adam Burish relishes return to Chicago
Adam Burish was welcomed to the Chicago Wolves organization this past week after starting the season in the NHL with the San Jose Sharks. The 2010 Stanley Cup winner with the Chicago Blackhawks is the fourth member of that team to suit up for the Wolves, joining forwards Ben Eager and Colin Fraser and defenseman Brent Sopel. … [Read more...] about Adam Burish relishes return to Chicago
Chicago Blackhawks hurt by lack of third defensive pair
The Chicago Blackhawks are blessed with some of the better, if not the best, defensemen comprised on one team…until you get to the third pairing. … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks hurt by lack of third defensive pair
Brent Sopel reaches games played milestone with Chicago Wolves
Brent Sopel returned to Chicago to continue his playing career and has now accomplished something that establishes his longevity. On December 3, 2014 versus the Lake Erie Monsters, Brent Sopel played in his 1,000th career professional hockey game. To honor the feat, the Chicago Wolves will honor Sopel prior to the team’s game on January 3rd versus the Rockford IceHogs. … [Read more...] about Brent Sopel reaches games played milestone with Chicago Wolves
2015 Winter Classic pits storied franchise vs league’s best scorer
The 2015 Winter Classic will be hosted by the nation’s capital as the Washington Capitals face off against the Chicago Blackhawks. The New Year’s Day marquee game will be the first hosted in Washington D.C. It will be the second appearance for each team. Chicago also hosted a Stadium Series game last season. The Winter Classic is now in it’s 7th edition, and has grown into … [Read more...] about 2015 Winter Classic pits storied franchise vs league’s best scorer