Tim Sassone
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Brouwer’s scoreless streak at 17 gamesMar 27, 2011 12:00 am - The Blackhawks need Troy Brouwer to get it going offensively. Brouwer hasn’t scored a goal in 17 games and is minus-5 with just 1 assist during that stretch. “It’s been ...
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Line changes a challenge for Hawks' KrugerMar 26, 2011 12:00 am - Marcus Kruger speaks fine English. It was the occasional frantic line changing of coach Joel Quenneville's that had the Swedish center confused in his NHL debut Wednesda...
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Tim Sassone's game trackerMar 25, 2011 11:00 pm - Ducks 2, Blackhawks 1 Three stars: 1. Corey Perry, Ducks: Scored both goals, getting the game-winner with 4:30 to play. 2. Ryan Getzlaf, Ducks: Two assists and 4 hits in...
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Hawks lose a tough one at homeMar 25, 2011 11:00 pm - As far as losses go, this one could prove to be damaging when the dust settles in the Western Conference. In a game even coach Joel Quenneville admitted was the biggest ...
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Blackhawks' Crawford going for 30 winsMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - Winning 30 games as a goaltender in the NHL is an achievement Corey Crawford recognizes as special. Only 13 goalies have done it so far this season and none of them are ...
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With Anaheim close, Hawks need this gameMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - There are big games, and then there is tonight’s clash between the Blackhawks and Anaheim Ducks at the United Center. The Hawks are seventh in the Western Conference wit...
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Hawks' Stalberg gaining confidence on first lineMar 24, 2011 12:00 am - Opportunity is knocking loudly for Viktor Stalberg. With Patrick Sharp sidelined by a left knee problem, it's Stalberg who is getting the plum assignment of replacing th...
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Hawks may need more than 96 to make playoffsMar 24, 2011 12:00 am - Earlier in the season the general consensus was it likely would take 95 points to make the playoffs in the Western Conference. Now it appears 96 might not be enough to g...
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Bowman happy with steps NHL's taking to stop head shotsMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - Whether or not Tampa Bay defenseman Pavel Kubina deserved more than a three-game suspension for elbowing Dave Bolland in the head two weeks ago no longer matters to Blac...
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Hawks ready to put Kruger to the testMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - Even if Dave Bolland hadn’t been knocked out of the Blackhawks’ lineup with a concussion, Marcus Kruger was coming as soon as his team was eliminated from the playoffs i...