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Home » Hockey

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Posted inNews & Politics

Here’s how we made the frozen Reader cover this week

by Vince Cerasani and Jamie Ramsay April 13, 2018August 18, 2021

Jell-O, a plunger, and other random stuff from our basement were all used to make the cover art.

Posted inNews & Politics

Black hockey players excel on ice despite history of racism, lack of rinks in Chicago

by Evan F. Moore April 11, 2018August 18, 2021

A dearth of ice rinks and long history of racial tension have hampered efforts to diversify hockey’s ranks—but that’s changing.

Nahant Marsh, Davenport's urban wetland
Posted inArts & Culture

There’s nothing glamorous about the Quad Cities, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing good to do there

by Kate Schmidt May 14, 2014August 18, 2021

There’s nothing glamorous about the Quad Cities, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing good to do there.

Posted inBlogs

I Saw You, illustrated: At the United Center

by Reader staff March 23, 2014August 18, 2021

Johnny Sampson illustrates a chance encounter between two hockey fans.

Posted inBlogs

The case for hockey as a blue-collar sport

by Michael Miner July 1, 2013August 19, 2021

Hockey is a blue-collar sport, even if only hedge fund managers can afford to go to the games.

Posted inBlogs

A simple theory to explain the success of this year’s Blackhawks

by Aimee Levitt June 25, 2013August 19, 2021

Psychological warfare: the secret to the Hawks’ success

Posted inBlogs

Jonathan Toews looks a little different today

by Aimee Levitt April 22, 2013August 19, 2021

The Field Museum Brachiosaurus gets dressed up for the NHL playoffs.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best Local Sports Blog

by Chicago Reader June 20, 2012August 19, 2021

SecondCityHockey.com

Posted inBlogs

Blackhawks’ postmortem

by Ted Cox April 25, 2012August 19, 2021

Analyzing the Blackhawks after their first-round NHL playoff elimination.

Posted inBlogs

Blackhawks: nostalgia, perhaps yet to come

by Ted Cox April 20, 2012August 19, 2021

The Blackhawks squander the drama of their series with the Phoenix Coyotes with a couple of brutal game-losing scores.

Workhorse goaltender Corey Crawford and backup Ray Emery have propelled the Blackhawks into the playoffs.
Posted inNews & Politics

Blackhawks goalie tandem a key to their success

by Ted Cox April 17, 2012August 19, 2021

The Blackhawks hope to ride their goalie tandem to Stanley Cup success

Seann William Scott stars as a hockey thug in Goon
Posted inFilm

You weren’t using those teeth, were you?

by J.R. Jones March 28, 2012August 19, 2021

Seann William Scott stars as a hockey thug in Goon

Posted inBlogs

Blackhawks make Belfour feel needed

by Ted Cox March 26, 2012August 19, 2021

The Hawks make retired goaltender Ed Belfour seem needed in a 6-1 loss to Nashville.

Posted inBlogs

Blackhawks salvage their season

by Ted Cox March 14, 2012August 19, 2021

The Blackhawks save their season by toughing out a win over the NHL-leading Blues.

Posted inBlogs

The Hawks are home again, and happy to be here

by Asher Klein March 10, 2012August 19, 2021

The Blackhawks looked like their old, winning selves against the New York Rangers Friday night.

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