All Entries in the "Al Cimaglia" Category
Series On – Wings Top Hawks 4-1, Next Move is Q’s
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -Maybe the Blackhawks got caught up in their own press clippings after winning the series opener. It could be the Detroit Red Wings were road weary on Wednesday and needed a few days to recharge. Pick a reason but the 4-1 Saturday matinee result indicated a total regression by Chicago and [...]
A Complete Effort Downs Red Wings 4-1
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks captured Game 1 versus Detroit with 60-minutes of effective hockey. In what was their most dominant playoff performance, the Blackhawks defeated the Red Wings 4-1. The score would have been more lopsided if not for a strong game by Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. His play kept the contest [...]
Blackhawks eliminate the Wild with a 5-1 victory in Game 5
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – The Blackhawks will move onto the next round after defeating Minnesota 5-1 in Game 5 at the United Center. In many ways the Blackhawks couldn’t have asked for a move favorable matchup. On Thursday night they were not only the better team, but the more determined as was the case [...]
Hawks Do What it Takes and Lead Series 3-1
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The bad luck continues for the Minnesota Wild and the Chicago Blackhawks did what was needed to record a 3-0 victory and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. To win a Stanley Cup a team needs some luck, not to sustain key injuries and to benefit from favorable matchups. [...]
Hawks Get What They Deserve with 3-2 OT Loss
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – On Sunday afternoon the Blackhawks fell to the Wild 3-2 in overtime. Duncan Keith summed things up in a straight forward manner following Game 3. Keith commented Minnesota was the hungrier team and they deserved to win the game. Keith’s remarks were spot on and now the Wild can even [...]
Hawks Take Game 2 With a Better Effort
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks weren’t perfect but they did bring a more complete effort to defeat Minnesota 5-2 in Game 2. The third and fourth lines set the tone to begin the contest and it was Michael Frolik who notched the Hawks first two goals. The big names came through later to [...]
Hawks Dodge a Bullet Win 2-1 in OT
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -Tuesday night’s 2-1 overtime victory by the Chicago Blackhawks over the Minnesota Wild is one of 16 conquests needed to hoist the Stanley Cup. Although it was only one win, the importance of the outcome can’t be overstated.If the Wild came away with a Game 1 victory without their starting goaltender, [...]
Focus is on the Minnesota Wild
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks fell to St. Louis 3-1 in their final game of the regular season. It was a meaningless contest for the Hawks but with the victory the Blues secured fourth place in the Western Conference. The opponent for the Hawks in the opening round will be the Minnesota Wild.Every [...]
Hawks Roll Past Flames as Crawford is Playoff Ready
The Blackhawks continue to rack up points as a remarkable season is coming to a close. In front of 22,048 appreciative United Center fans the Blackhawks defeated the Calgary Flames 3-1. For those who were concerned the Hawks would sputter into the playoffs, fear not. After last night’s victory the Hawks are blistering 8-1-1 in [...]
Hawks Defeat Oilers 4-1 and Clinch Presidents’ Trophy
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks put their game faces on toward the end of the opening period and dispatched the Edmonton Oilers 4-1. With the victory, Chicago clinched the Presidents’ Trophy for the best record in the league for the first time since 1991.This means the Hawks will have home ice throughout the [...]
Hawks Get Hit and Beaten in Vancouver
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -On Monday night the Chicago Blackhawks were not engaged throughout the opening 40 minutes and the result wasn’t a surprise. Vancouver defeated the Blackhawks 3-1 and it could have been worse if not for Corey Crawford. The Hawks did respond with some energy and pride in the final frame but it [...]
Coyotes Edge Hawks 3-2 in Shootout
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -The Chicago Blackhawks played a desperate Phoenix club and a sporadic effort wasn’t enough as their seven game win streak came to an end. On Saturday night, the Coyotes edged the Hawks 3-2 in a shootout in front of 22,272, the largest crowd of the season. The Blackhawks are a better [...]
Hawks Roll + Is 6 Outdoor Games Too Many?
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – The Blackhawks chalked up their seventh consecutive win with a 5-4 overtime victory versus Nashville. With the win the Hawks swept the season series against the Predators. Nashville is a banged up group who has now dropped eight games in a row. Corey Crawford wasn’t at his best and the [...]
Blackhawks Continue to Roll and Down Dallas 5-2
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – The Chicago Blackhawks captured two points with a 5-2 win over Dallas Monday night and increased their point total to 70, an NHL high. It was the Hawks sixth consecutive victory as Dallas lost for the first time in six games. The Hawks let the Stars back in the contest [...]
Blackhawks Defeat Big, Bad Blues 2-0
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – Corey Crawford pitched a shutout and his teammates were dialed in to a winning effort as the Chicago Blackhawks defeated St. Louis 2-0. The big, bad Blues came out and played as physical as possible in the opening period. The hit total was heavily slanted toward St. Louis but they [...]
Hawks Clinch Central and Sweep Red Wings
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) – With eight games remaining in the regular season, the Blackhawks have clinched the Central Division crown with a 3-2 shootout victory over Detroit. Friday’s game was unusual for the Hawks as they played like a team that didn’t care enough about winning over the opening 40 minutes of play. Fortunately [...]
Another Emery Shutout-Goalie Controversy?
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -Ray Emery picked up his third shutout in his last five games and the Blackhawks recorded their 30th win by defeating Minnesota 1-0.This was a very efficient effort by the Hawks but they had a few missteps early in the third period. Emery wasn’t tested often but he was solid and [...]
Hawks Clinch Playoff Spot – Now Aim at Presidents’ Trophy
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -After defeating Nashville 5-3 at the United Center on Sunday the Blackhawks became the first team this year to clinch a playoff spot.The Predators are now in serious jeopardy of missing the postseason, as they managed only one point during the last three contests versus Chicago. The Blackhawks came away sweeping [...]
Hawks Blank Preds and My Rule Changes
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -On Saturday afternoon the Blackhawks played exactly how they must to beat the Nashville Predators as Ray Emery recorded a 1-0 shutout. For the vast majority of the contest the Hawks utilized tight checking to control the puck and prevented the Predators from mounting many scoring threats.Nashville’s playoff hopes for this [...]
Outplayed Again in 3rd Hawks Fall- Coach Q. Likes Effort??
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -There are 12 games to go in the regular season and the biggest obstacle the Chicago Blackhawks will face is themselves.The St. Louis Blues came into Thursday night’s contest as a playoff bubble team and skated away with two hard fought points. The Hawks are one of the best teams in [...]
