Brian KinkadeBrian Kinkade

College student majoring in Journalism, loves the Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Cubs, and the Denver Broncos.

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Power Post: A Dissection of the Chicago Blackhawks Power Play

Sorry ahead of time, for nitpicking the Chicago Blackhawks, who are off to a mighty fast start in the Playoffs, with a quick 2-0 lead in the series over the Minnesota Wild.  While there is very little…Read More

Playoff Gameday At The UC: My View From The Cheap Seats

  Finally!  Some hockey with some real meaning and with something seriously at stake!  Fans of the Chicago Blackhawks have been spoiled worse than a little kid visiting their grandparents for…Read More

Western Conference Playoff Preview- #4 St. Louis Blues Vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings

#4 St. Louis Blues Vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings Season Series: Kings Swept the Blues (3-0-0) Series Schedule Game-1 Los Angeles at St. Louis, Tuesday April 30th 7:00 PM CT Game-2 Los Angeles at St. Louis,…Read More

Supporting Cast Crucial to Chicago Blackhawks Playoff Success

It’s easy to forget about the key “role” players on an NHL team, especially the when that team is the  Chicago Blackhawks, a team stocked full of superstar caliber talent as well as…Read More

Don’t Let the Door Crack Open for a Second! Fast Start is Key to Chicago Blackhawks Playoff Success

Riddle me this: What’s the point in a trophy that’s all but pointless at the end of the day, if you cannot reap the benefits of being the team with the most points? The answer is that there…Read More

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Rockford IceHogs Fail to Reach Post-Season. Advantage for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Absolutely!  Well, an advantage in the short-term at least. The Chicago Blackhawks’ Minor-League…Read More

The Great Goalie Controversy of Positivity

  Chicago Blackhawks head coach, Joel Quenneville has a gigantic looming decision to make by the…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Cap Rivalry with Detroit Red Wings with a 3-2 Shootout Victory.

That’s all folks!  Well, at least for the storied 87 year old rivalry between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit…Read More

Resting Players for the Playoffs if You’ve Already Clinched? Why Not?

On Sunday, April 7th 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks became the first team in the NHL to clinch a post-season…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks 3rd Period Woes Continue as they Fall to the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in the Shootout

The St. Louis Blues found a way to stave off constant pressure from the high-powered Chicago Blackhawks offense…Read More

Post-Handzus Trade Fallout: What Potential Trades Could be Next for the Chicago Blackhawks?

Far from a blockbuster deal, the Chicago Blackhawks acquired Center Michal Handzus from the San…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Swept by Anaheim Ducks with 2-1 Loss

The Anaheim Ducks completed their shortened season sweep of the Chicago Blackhawks with a 2-1 victory…Read More

Rematch of the Best of the West as the Chicago Blackhawks Take on the Anaheim Ducks

Game #33- Anaheim Ducks (22-7-4, 48 points) vs.  Chicago Blackhawks (25-4-3, 53 points) TV- CSN-CH Radio-…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Return to Win Column with 2-0 Shutout of the Calgary Flames

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday night, with Ray Emery…Read More

To Trade or Not to Trade, That is the Question.

The answer is yes, the Chicago Blackhawks WILL make a trade at, or near the NHL Trade Deadline, on…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Defeated by Anaheim Ducks 4-2 in Road Trip Finale

In a showdown between the top two ranked team in the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Chicago Blackhawks…Read More

Jimmy Hayes Called Upon to Fill Patrick Sharp’s Big Skates

  Chicago Blackhawks’ star winger, Patrick Sharp suffered an apparent shoulder injury…Read More

Goaltending is Hard. So, Let’s Take it Easy

  Chicago Blackhawks’ Head coach, Joel Quenneville has been one of the most successful head…Read More

Celebrating 1,000+ NHL Games! A Marian Hossa Career Retrospective

On March 3rd 2013, the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings, in the shootout by a score…Read More

Chicago Blackhawks Comeback to Defeat Detroit Red Wings. Extend Streak to 22 Games

The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Detroit Red Wings in a very spirited, highly contested matinee,…Read More