Blackhawks Blackhawks NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2009 NHL. All Rights Reserved Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:53:10 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433344&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks will conduct their 2009 Prospect Camp at Johnny’s Ice House in Chicago (1350 W. Madison St) from Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10. The camp roster of 53 invites is highlighted by 2009 NHL Entry Draft Selections ... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:11:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433344 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433248&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks have signed two-time Stanley Cup Champion and 10-year National Hockey League center John Madden to a one-year contract. “John is a proven winner and one of the premier defensive forwards in the game who also has... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:42:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433248 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433230&cmpid=rss-press release Hockey Canada announced on Thursday the roster of 46 players that will attend Canada’s National Men’s Team orientation camp from August 24-27 in Calgary. These 46 players have been identified as candidates for upcoming internati... Hockey Canda Press Release Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:21:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433230 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433146&cmpid=rss-press release Five NHL teams are among the Top 10 professional sports franchises when it comes to paying fans back for their investment of time, money and passion, according to ESPN the Magazine’s Ultimate Standings report. The Carolina Hurricanes a... NHL Press Release Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:39:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433146 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433125&cmpid=rss-News in English On what he saw in the Blackhawks... Hossa: When I look at Chicago, I think it’s an exciting team. They are big, strong and fast. They are a bunch of young guys and I see a nice future in Chicago. On when he realized it was time to ... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:01:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=433125 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432996&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks have signed right wing Marian Hossa (MAIR-ee-uhn, HOH-sa) to a 12-year contract and center Tomas Kopecky (TAW-mahsh, koh-PEHTS-kee) a two-year contract. “To add Marian, an elite and world-class player, and Tomas, ... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:18:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432996 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432316&cmpid=rss-News in English Patrick, what are your initial thoughts about being invited to participate in the orientation camp? “I think it’s pretty exciting. It’s a big thrill at this point in my career to be part of USA Hockey. In my career today, I&... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:05:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432316 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432305&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed center Dave Bolland, a member of the 2008-09 squad that reached the Western Conference Final, to a five-year deal. In addition, Chicago also re-signed center Jacob Dowell to a two-year deal and goaltender ... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:36:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432305 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432260&cmpid=rss-press release USA Hockey today announced that 34 players, representing 22 National Hockey League teams, have been invited to the U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Orientation Camp from Aug. 17-19, at Seven Bridges Ice Arena in Woodridge, Ill. The camp is designe... USA Hockey Press Release Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:37:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432260 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432242&cmpid=rss-press release Who: Blackhawks All-Star Defenseman Brian Campbell When: Wednesday, July 1, 12:30 - 2:00 P.M. (CT) Where: Taste Of Chicago, Grant Park, Taste Sports Pavilion (corner of Columbus and Balbo) What: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brian Campbell wi... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:29:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432242 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432113&cmpid=rss-press release Brad Aldrich USA Hockey today named John Tortorella, head coach of the National Hockey League's New York Rangers, and Scott Gordon, head coach of the ... USA Hockey Press Release Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:27:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=432113 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431999&cmpid=rss-press release + Click for larger photo Pick Video Draft Board Olsen Olsen Interview ... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:19:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431999 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431903&cmpid=rss-press release   + Click for larger photo Pick Video Draft Board Olsen Olsen Inter... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:13:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431903 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431662&cmpid=rss-News in English Following is the current order of selection for the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Friday, June 26 (round 1) and Saturday, June 27 (rounds 2-7) at Bell Centre in Montreal: Round 1 Notes Round 2 ... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:57:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=431662 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425799&cmpid=rss-press release REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed that 20-year-old scoring phenom Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks will be the new face of the EA SPORTS™ NHL® 10 videogame. Kane is the youngest player ... EA Sports Press Release Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:26:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425799 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=426085&cmpid=rss-press release Western Conference players have taken five of six places on the 2008-09 NHL All-Rookie Team, the League announced today. An All-West forward line features St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund, Anaheim Ducks right wing Bobby Ryan and ... NHL Press Release Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:32:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=426085 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425969&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that Rick Dudley has resigned as assistant general manager, effective immediately. “Rick has informed me that he has resigned from his position with the Blackhawks to pursue other opportunities,&... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:51:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425969 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425957&cmpid=rss-press release Boston Bruins All-Star goaltender and Vezina Trophy nominee Tim Thomas, Chicago Blackhawks left wing and Calder Trophy nominee Kris Versteeg and Palms Hotel owner George Maloof will guest on today’s edition of NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary... NHL Press Release Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:07:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425957 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425927&cmpid=rss-News in English LAS VEGAS -- While they didn't quite make it to the Stanley Cup Final, the resurgent Chicago Blackhawks are well represented at the 2009 NHL Awards. Last year's Calder Memorial Trophy winner, Pat Kane, will be presenting the rookie award Thurs... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:20:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425927 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425771&cmpid=rss-press release In conjunction with the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, the Chicago Blackhawks will help start Mayor Daley’s Bike to Work Rally and Media Challenge at the United Center on Friday, June 19 at 7:30 A.M. Blackhawks ambassador and... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:55:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425771 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425645&cmpid=rss-press release Five members of the Chicago Blackhawks organization will be appearing at the 2009 National Hockey League Awards in Las Vegas at the Pearl Concert Theatre inside the Palms Hotel on Thursday, which can be seen live locally on VERSUS at 6:30 P.... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425645 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425380&cmpid=rss-press release Who: Blackhawks Ambassadors and National Hockey League Hall of Famers Stan Mikita and Denis Savard What: Autograph opportunity on copies of “Welcome to the Frozen Confines,” the official DVD of NHL Winter Classic 2009. Where/... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:31:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425380 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425336&cmpid=rss-kimelman The foundation for a great team starts at the draft. Having a foundation of drafted players allows a GM to sprinkle in outside talent, rather than take the chance on free agency or risky trades. The NHL has been drafting players since the first... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com staff writer Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425336 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425025&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks have signed left wing Rob Klinkhammer, defensemen Jonathan Carlsson and Brian Connelly and goaltender Alec Richards to entry-level contracts. Klinkhammer,23, tied for fifth on the American Hockey League’s Rockford ... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:30:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=425025 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424521&cmpid=rss-News in English There are three major elements that each player at the 2009 Scouting Combine must master this week -- the physical testing, which concluded Saturday afternoon -- the psychological testing, and the team interviews. The physical testing requires ... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:18:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424521 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424520&cmpid=rss-kimelman So who did the best at the 2009 Scouting Combine? For the first time, fans were able to follow along at Central Scouting's new-look Web site while the top prospects for the 2009 Entry Draft went through the two days of fitness testing. The t... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com staff writer Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:11:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424520 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424210&cmpid=rss-kimelman There has been a limit on what teams can spend on player salaries since the implementation of the salary cap in 2005. There's no limit, though, on what a team can spend on scouting. Because of that, there has been an increased emphasis placed b... Adam Kimelman | NHL.com staff writer Fri, 29 May 2009 10:38:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424210 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424097&cmpid=rss-News in English Cristobal Huet was almost perfect for the Blackhawks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, stopping shot after shot from a relentless Red Wings attack. But when you're playing the Detroit Red Wings, almost perfect just won't cut it. H... Thu, 28 May 2009 09:46:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424097 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424096&cmpid=rss-News in English The 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs were a coming-out party for Chicago’s Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, but it was also a learning experience. Making their first appearances in the postseason after just two years in the League, the Blackhawk... Thu, 28 May 2009 09:44:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424096 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424003&cmpid=rss-wigge The "C" on the chest of Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom stands for champion. Four times over. It also stands for courage to be more than just another player. For Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews and any other captai... Larry Wigge | NHL.com columnist Wed, 27 May 2009 15:20:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424003 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424002&cmpid=rss-News in English Cristobal Huet is getting a second chance. Although Nikolai Khabibulin skated Wednesday morning and looked sharp to his teammates, Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville informed the media that Huet will get the starting nod against the Det... NHL.com Wed, 27 May 2009 15:18:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=424002 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423957&cmpid=rss-ballantini Nikolai Khabibulin or Cristobal Huet? With their season on the line Wednesday night, the Chicago Blackhawks still don't know who their goaltender will be for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals at Detroit. Hawks coach Joel Quenneville im... Brett Ballantini Wed, 27 May 2009 10:03:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423957 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423956&cmpid=rss-News in English Forget about it. That's the mentality the Chicago Blackhawks are touting as they enter Joe Louis Arena on Wednesday night with their backs against the wall and their season on the line. It won't be easy coming off Sunday's 6-1 home loss to the ... Wed, 27 May 2009 09:56:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423956 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423876&cmpid=rss-rosen Invigorated, confident and happy are adjectives that aptly describe Chicago Blackhawks President John McDonough these days. The curtain may soon be closing on the Blackhawks' remarkable playoff run, what with the Red Wings leading the Blackhawk... Dan Rosen | NHL.com staff writer Tue, 26 May 2009 17:12:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423876 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423816&cmpid=rss-News in English Two games into the 2009 MasterCard Memorial Cup, the Windsor Spitfires were all but finished. Now they are champions. Their roller-coaster ride ended in jubilation Sunday as the Spitfires scored on their first three shots and cruised to a 4-... Tue, 26 May 2009 11:21:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423816 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423809&cmpid=rss-press release The Chicago Blackhawks organization and Chairman W. Rockwell “Rocky” Wirtz are both finalists in two separate categories at the 2009 Sports Business Awards Gala, presented by Street & Smith’s SportsBusiness Journal and Sp... Chicago Blackhawks Press Release Tue, 26 May 2009 10:48:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423809 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423806&cmpid=rss-wittenberg Some memorable dates this week in Blackhawks history: Dirk Graham On May 25, 1990, the Hawks&... Harvey Wittenberg | Web Contributor Tue, 26 May 2009 10:20:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423806 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423790&cmpid=rss-News in English CHICAGO – In the dressing room after Sunday’s loss, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook offered to stand in for goalie Cristobal Huet, absent from the postgame media session. Clearly, it would have helped had Seabrook stood... Mon, 25 May 2009 21:16:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423790 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423789&cmpid=rss-News in English Joel Quenneville, head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks, has been fined $10,000 for public comments critical of League officiating made following yesterday's game against Detroit, the National Hockey League announced today. The money goes to th... Mon, 25 May 2009 20:10:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423789 http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423786&cmpid=rss-wigge There's a brash, "make-my-day" confidence that drives the Chicago Blackhawks. At times, you'd think there's no fear in this young bunch. But there are still times when they need a veteran touch in key situations. Like in Game 3 of the... Larry Wigge | NHL.com columnist Mon, 25 May 2009 19:42:00 EDT http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=423786