Mike Spellman
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Toews' mom knows how he grew up to become Captain SeriousMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - How cool would it be to be Jonathan Toews' parents right now? Really, seriously? He's 22-years-old. He has been a winner on almost every hockey team he has ever played f...
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It's good to be Rocky these daysMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - The reactions are similar to someone unexpectedly running into a long-lost friend. Eyes widen, smiles broaden and arms move almost involuntarily, raising up and to the s...
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Kopecky shows he's happy to be back on iceMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Kris Versteeg said maybe it was a little pent-up anger. Tomas Kopecky didn't exactly disagree. Missing five straight playoff games will do that to a guy. "Yeah, you know...
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How the Hawks reached the Stanley Cup FinalsMay 27, 2010 11:00 pm - As you gather with family and friends to watch the Stanley Cup Finals, no doubt references will come up regarding the playoff run by the Blackhawks and who exactly did w...
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Calmly, Pronger gets ready for crunch timeMay 27, 2010 11:00 pm - For a moment there Thursday afternoon during Media Day at the United Center, a kindler, gentler Chris Pronger appeared as the 35-year-old discussed his ability to age gr...
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Bookmakers like Hawks' chances to win the CupMay 27, 2010 11:00 pm - What were the odds that you'd ever live to see the Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals? Well they made it, so scratch that off your list. Now that they're in the show h...
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Experience talks, but vets Hossa and Madden lead by exampleMay 26, 2010 11:00 pm - It's never easy to get the attention of young, confident 20-somethings who happen to be very good at what they do. Yet for veterans such as John Madden and Marian Hossa,...
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Hawks' resurgence began with a sizable To-Do listMay 25, 2010 11:00 pm - The Blackhawks are on the doorstep of history. A pretty big deal, because, as team historian and low-key legend Bob Verdi noted recently, "Most of the highlights around ...
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Even significant injuries don't keep true hockey players off the iceMay 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell gets pushed shoulder first into the boards by Washington's Alex Ovechkin and suffers a broken collarbone. Campbell is expected to mi...
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'It's just missing teeth' Dental disaster can't keep Keith off the ice for longMay 23, 2010 11:00 pm - John Madden estimated Duncan Keith's mouthguard flew 22 feet. Taking a puck to the kisser from close range will do that to a guy. Just ask the Blackhawks all-everything ...