Mike Spellman
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For Hawks, search is on for vintage images to shareApr 11, 2009 11:00 pm - While there is no doubt the future is now for the Blackhawks, it's refreshing to see the organization isn't forgetting about its past. Walk into the United Center early ...
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Behind the scenes: Beyond puck drops and slapshotsApr 11, 2009 11:00 pm - It's a red three-ring binder and carrying it at his side at all times is Tom O'Grady, a decidedly old-school Chicago hockey fan in a decidedly new-school gig - orchestra...
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Why Blackhawks fans have 'Chelsea' on their mindsApr 11, 2009 11:00 pm - It's probably the most talked-about celebratory song since the White Sox reintroduced "Go Go White Sox" a few years back. It's "Chelsea Dagger" by The Fratellis, and it'...
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Jackets in playoffs for first timeApr 08, 2009 11:00 pm - At 9:58 p.m. Central time Wednesday, the Columbus Blue Jackets made history. In this their ninth year of existence and after more than 640 games, they finally made it to...
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Pahlsson shows why Hawks got himApr 01, 2009 11:00 pm - It was a tailor-made situation for Sammy Pahlsson on Wednesday night at the United Center. With his team in need of some grit, some experience and perhaps some leadershi...
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Local teams give cash-strapped fans a sporting chanceMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - There's nothing like being at the United Center to witness firsthand the spectacle that is the national anthem before a Blackhawks game. Or being there in person on a cr...
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Canucks get point across with their fistsMar 29, 2009 11:00 pm - The Vancouver Canucks got their message across loud and clear Sunday by outskilling the skilled and going toe-to-toe with the tough - and in the en perhaps starting a bi...
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Red-hot Havlat talk of the Hawks these daysMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Neither Martin Havlat nor Sammy Pahlsson skated in Saturday's practice for "maintenance" reasons, according to coach Joel Quenneville. But there still was plenty of talk...
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Big test tonight not just for Hawks, but for Canucks, tooMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - In a week full of crucial, playoff-type games, just how tough was Friday's overtime victory over New Jersey? "The last four games have been playoff atmosphere games, but...
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LPGA star Cristie Kerr truly putting it all togetherMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Life is good these days for Cristie Kerr. She recently went over the $9 million mark in career earnings, good for sixth place on the all-time money list. She has already...