Lack of an update!

My apologies, I've been busy with other things and work and preparing for a vacation this weekend with my family.
There will definitely be a post before the weekend :) !

Game 3 - Blackhawks lost to Flyers in OT 4-3

Tough loss. I didn't want overtime but you can't control that in hockey, when the clock runs out in regulation and there's a tie, it's gonna happen! Would have liked to see a win but we'll take a Game 4 and 5 win for the cup ;)
Goals by Kane, Sopel, and Keith! :D

Here are some (there are so many!) Pictures from tonight's game:
Credit: GettyImages, Reuters, and APimages

Backstage Pass - Game 3

Blackhawks.com just added candid pictures of the Hawks following traveling to Philadelphia for game 3 and all the "festivities" that comes with that!

Enjoy!
Click the photo to get the larger, high res. version:

Sopel, steady and sure!

I am a huge supporter of Sopel, even when fans were saying that he is too slow and not covering the puck fast enough. I am sick of the negativity surrounding Sopel. He is one of the hardest working players on the ice and one of the nicest off the ice and makes physical sacrifices for his team. As a friend told me, "He would stop a grenade with his body if it was shot to the goal!".

Stephen Night from The Sports Network wrote a great piece on Brent, you can read it at the following link:
Sopel: Not flashy, but rock steady for Blackhawks
The Sports Network
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/06/01/1657957/sopel-not-flashy-but-rock-steady.html#ixzz0pcB6e4ZW

My favorite part of the article:

He's easily Chicago's comeback player of the year, and it's no surprise that he's the club's nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, which will be awarded next month to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.

A Stanley Cup and Masterton Trophy in the same year may be too much to wish for, but if it happens for Sopel, it couldn't happen to a more understated guy.

I couldn't agree more!

Hawks take Game 2...in other news Pronger needs some Midol for his PMS

Two more wins until we all get to see Captain Serious hoist that silver beauty over his head!

The next two games will be tough as the Blackhawks will be in the Flyers native country. A city that is known for its loyal and dynamic fanbase. Will the Flyers get it together and take Game 3 and 4 at home? Unlikely, the Blackhawks kicked their defense into high gear last night, they were playing tighter and together as a group. Big difference from Game 1. I would like to see Kane and Toews dominate offensively in this series. I keep saying it's coming but the lack thereof is a little daunting, but the balanced Blackhawks have made up with other players scoring goals. A hattrick by Kane in Game 4, now that will make a great NHL History will be made video!

That's a good sign and adds to the woes of Pronger and Co.. The Blackhawks are getting under his skin and rattling the team. Good! Only the strong survive! Weaknesses will not win you a Stanley Cup. Richards, the Flyers captain, had two penalties and Carcillo who was put on this lovely Earth to cause drama was not helping his team. Someone put him back in his cage!

The Flyers goalie, Michael Leighton, looked more focused but he doesn't look comfortable with the increased net presence of the Blackhawks. Would an injured Boucher help the Flyers? Probably not, he is not 100%, though he is well enough to suit up for each game. Despite beating Marty Brodeur and the Devils, I don't think Boucher can beat the Finnish Fortress. Leighton has all the momentum and if Game 1 and 2 are indications of his stability he is getting better but Niemi still holds the power.

Game 3 is Wednesday at 7PM! I'm glad I get an extra hour of sleep as opposed to stay up with Central/Eastern timezone difference. I hope the Hawks beat them 2 games at home, it will be embarrassing but the Flyers deserve it.

Cabbie's Blackhawks video - Chicago Entourage

Cabbie from The Score spoke with some Blackhawks players recently on their off ice responsibilities such as updating their Facebook pages, Twitter, who gets the girls as well as their post game interviews.

Colin Fraser, Patrick Kane, Andrew Ladd, Brian Campbell, and Adam Burish "discuss" how they manage their lives off the ice.

Kaner is hilarious, some people may think he's an cocky airhead, but he's listening to everything and he's not stupid. Don't run up on him with a line because he'll catch!

Plus his mullet glitters... that's right it glitters or glistens?

Most technologically Blackhawk is Soup with his iPad...but Burish probably is the most tech savvy.

No matter how busy the guys are, there is always time for the internet!

BHTV segments!

I hope everyone has a safe and fun Memorial Day!
I want to thank all those that serve for our country and to their familes!

Now for the videos

Playoff Magic on Madison

Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane recount their last minute comeback during the Western Conference Quarterfinal vs. Nashville.

It's just teeth!


Inside the Blackhawks lockerroom
I love videos like this, especially candid shots of athletes preparing before a big game.


Alcatraz trip


Blackhawks bond over Mario Kart
Can this team get anymore awesome?!
Patrick Kane picks King Boo as his character for Mario Kart. He is such a FUNNY guy!