February 16, 2020: What a Joy
OK, so maybe I should have watched the intros. I watched it on my phone after the fact; it was pretty cool. Chicago did represent. Chicago is a big time basketball town. From all the guys that came from here … Continued
February 15, 2020: Unfamiliar Position
Back on the court for the 4th game of our floor hockey season. At 2-1, we were sitting in second place heading into this matchup. We were up against the team we beat 3-1 to open the season. This team … Continued
February 14, 2020: All Dud Weekend
We should be excited about this weekend. The city of Chicago hosting the NBA All Star game, and all the festivities surrounding it. Yet the only thing we can be excited about 32 years since our last hosting of the … Continued
February 13, 2020: The 4th Team
The Blackhawks are currently on a 5 game losing streak; that sucks. But you know what? I’m just glad I was able to see it. Am I crazy? Nah… I wasn’t so lucky growing up in Chicago. Imagine having a … Continued
February 12, 2020: The Hate Files XLIII
I don’t drive that much to work any more; typically once a week now. I think it’s a good thing. Dealing with people on the road, especially in rush hour, could be hazardous to your health. In fact, there are … Continued
February 11, 2020: Not Just Any Smith
Ouch! That one really hurt. Without their best player, in a game the Blackhawks really, really needed, the Oilers ice their win with an empty netter with 5 seconds left for a final of 5-3. The Blackhawks power play finally … Continued
February 10, 2020: QB Options
Still maybe a little bit too soon to talk about the Bears. I probably need more time… still pissed about the way the season went. With such high hopes, the fall was that much harder. Sometimes we’re just a year … Continued
February 9, 2020: Staying or Going
It probably wasn’t good to think about this, after a tough loss on Sunday to the Jets, but I couldn’t help it. I want to believe the Blackhawks make the playoffs. I want to believe they can make a run. … Continued
February 8, 2020: The Four Pointer
Saturday brought the 3rd game of the year in our floor hockey season. At 1-1, I couldn’t wait for the kids to get back on the floor, especially after a tough loss on Wednesday night. The game started off, and … Continued
February 7, 2020: Glass Half Full
I was reading an article recently in The Athletic; well worth the subscription by the way. Plenty of good articles; one of my favorites is one of the Blackhawks writers Scott Powers. The premise was how to look at these … Continued