Author Archive for Tyler J. Cameron
I am a rare Chicago Blackhawks fan from Canada, one might describe me as a hockey connoisseur and a solid checking line centre to your local rec hockey team. I once lived in a town of 500 people and now work in the hockey mecca that is Toronto. I work for the Score Television Network so I couldn't get away from sports if I tried. These opinions are one of my own and not of Score Media Inc. - don't get it twisted.
Blackhawks Burnout!
The defence played scared, the forwards appeared disinterested and the Powerplay looked to have as much organization as my last minute college presentations. This was all after the outstanding 1st period, of course, on Saturday night in Chicago. The Blackhawks must come with a more complete effort or this run will all be for not. [...]
One and Done? Absolutely Not!
The Hawks and Bruins might have felt like they’ve played an entire series worth after Game #1. However, it’s simply just one down with a potential of 6 more. While Andrew Shaw shines those shin pads up and gets ready to be the motor that drives the Hawks ship, the B’s have been crossing [...]
FINALly
The Chicago Blackhawks took some beatings in the media over the last couple years. A remarkable amount of keystrokes tapped loud and clear on message boards. For the most part, it was deserved. The fans were upset they had to part with their fan favourites. “See ya Andrew Ladd. Nice knowing ya Dustin Byfuglien. Yay, [...]
A Crowded Core?
The Blackhawks took a 3-1 series lead over the Kings with an impressive road victory Thursday. It was a solid, collaborative display by the boys in white in front of a sold out Staples Center. Predictors stated that LA would feed off the home crowd and continue to be a greedy group and steal [...]
Stan, Please Accept My Apology?
Do I owe an apology to the Blackhawks’ front office? I was very critical that the Hawks were not tough enough for the playoff grind. Well, sitting here today, they are enjoying a 2-0 lead in the Conference Finals vs. the L.A. Kings. A mere 2 wins away from another trip to the Stanley Cup [...]
ANONYMOUS Tale of the Tape: Blackhawks vs. Kings
Wow. What a series. The Chicago Blackhawks staged an impressive comeback against the Detroit Red Wings to oust them in 7 games. The most impressive battle was not the one on the ice but between the gentlemen perched behind the bench. Babcock and Quenneville went back and forth like the epic chess match of ’72 [...]
Which Mullet Do You Trust?
Barack Obama called out Patrick Kane to grow back his mullet in March 2011. Kaner quickly called his barber Carmelo Preiti to arrange his mullet for the post-season. This phenomenon worked so well during the 2010 Stanley Cup run, it was a no-brainer. Chris Campoli’s turnover to Alex Burrows in OT in game #7 vs. [...]
Hop on the Bus Blackhawks, Time for School
283 miles separate the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings home base. The Hawks will most certainly ride in style in their private jet back and forth to Detroit. However, considering Coach Q wasn’t thrilled with their 1st round performance, as he knows they can play better as a team, I would vote for an [...]
Do the Blackhawks Have Too Much Swagger?
Sometimes a team with a lot of talent tends to cheat a little on their chores. Whether that chore is to dump it by a Ryan Suter or back check a Zach Parise, their confidence can’t become their downfall. That isn’t hockey hair you’re seeing grow out at this time, it’s the inflated melons [...]
The New Kids NOT on the Block
At this time, I would like to take a second to smell thy roses. People so often tend to be constantly moving forward having shorter memories than they’d like to admit. I would be lying to you if I told you I wasn’t guilty of it myself. So, with that being said, what a [...]
No Hard Feelings… It’s the Playoffs
The Blackhawks have locked up 1st overall in the Western Conference. They have 4 games left to maintain their lead over the Penguins for tops in the league. The quest for the Presidents’ Trophy shouldn’t affect Coach Q’s decisions leading into the playoffs. It appears the Patrick Sharp return was rushed, which then found him [...]
Blackhawks: Trading Places
The post-mortem on Stan’s 2013 trade deadline has come in and some may see his performance as a premeditated attempt to an early exit in the playoffs. The reality was there were too many teams still in the race, creating a more stagnant deadline “frenzy”. After watching GMs overpay for role players and Bowman’s unwillingness [...]
GROW UP! … and Be Somebody.
The Chicago Blackhawks are on what feels like a 2 week hiatus. Following a 4-2 loss to the Ducks on March 20th, the Hawks don’t play until they approach royalty on Monday (March 25th). The Kings pose as another tough foe however, fatigue will need to be checked off the excuse list. There are plenty [...]
Mr. Bowman, Your Delorean Sir!
The Blackhawks are coming off an impressive 8-1 win against the Dallas Stars. This game followed a squeaker of a win vs. Columbus, which ended a two game losing steak. To those who watched this pure domination by the Hawks in Texas it must have put your minds at ease. I mean, those fears of [...]
Are You Jimmy Hayes? Who Wants to Know?
The Blackhawks beat the BJs at Nationwide Arena or should I say the Penn ATP Arena 2-1 in a SO Thursday night. I swore I was watching Federer vs. Nadal battling it out on some clay out there. The game tonight was not enjoyable for this fellow blogger and one of the worst I’ve seen [...]
You Go To Your Room & Think About What You’ve Done Blackhawks
Bring you’re green hat, we’re going streaking! We all know the Blackhawks are on a whopping 2 game losing streak. The media and mostly my friends whom I haven’t heard from in 2 months make sure I’m aware of this fact. To the hockey fan that’s been popping in visiting like they’re an out of [...]
Hawks Prevail, Broken Wings and All!
It was bound to happen. The Blackhawks battled back on Wednesday night against the Avalanche with a late Carcillo tally to keep the streak alive. You know, the streak that has seen minor absences in the form of a Crawford (UBI – upper body injury… it’ll stick trust me), Bolland on a timeout and Carcillo [...]
Who Am I?
photo by paurian I have reached a franchise record for longest winning streak this year… I have relied heavily on my special teams… I boast a leading scorer that is a wizard with the puck who is 6-feet tall on his tippy-toes and 180 pounds soaking wet… I am of course… the Rockford IceHogs. [...]
Blackhawks Will is Overpowering Skill
There’s something about Patrick Kane turning a puck over in the offensive zone and ferociously tracking his perpetrator down behind the Hawks icing line that gives me chills. It’s this type of effort that is contagious from a star that we all knew had talent but a star with questionable motives. It’s been pretty evident [...]
Blackhawks Centre of Attention
The Blackhawks continue the streak and have their eyes on the prize against the Sharks on Friday night. The prize being a page in the history books as the most games played gaining consecutive points to start a season at 17. The incident that has the Blackhawks attention after the battle with the Canucks is [...]
