miggy1212 presents an Chicago Blackhawks Franchise

[miggy1212]

Chicago Blackhawks
2009-2010 NHL Champions

Author's Note:
Well... got NHL 11 last week and have been playing it since... love it! This game is addicting, and in my opinion, one of the best sport video games I've ever played. Anyway, I've decided to start a franchise here on OS and noticed that the Hockey section is pretty busy. Raised and grew up in Chicago, and finally witnessed a championship with my Chicago Blackhawks last year. That has been my inspiration to start a 'chise and TRY to repeat. So I hope every one enjoys this, and I hope to keep the Stanley Cup trophy here in Chicago .

Game: NHL 11
Sliders: TNKNGM All-Star Sliders (good job with them, man)
Roster: Latest Update
Personal Goal: Make the best possible 'chise, and just have fun!

ENJOY EVERYONE!

[miggy1212]

Chicago Blackhawks Depth Chart - 2010-11
	STARTER	2ND	3RD	4TH
LW	#10 Patrick Sharp	#45 Viktor Stalberg	#22 Troy Brouwer	#20 Jack Skille
C	#19 Jonathan Toews	#36 Dave Bolland	#11 John Madden	#12 Marty Reasoner
RW	#81 Marian Hossa	#88 Patrick Kane	#82 Tomas Kopecky	#34 Fernando Pisani
D #1	#7 Brent Seabrook	#5 Kim Johnson
D #2	#9 John Scott	#2 Duncan Keith
G	#29 Corey Crawford	#39 Cristobal Huet

TEAM INFORMATION

Head Coach: Joel Quenneville
Captain: Jonathan Toews
Alternate Captains: Duncan Keith & Patrick Sharp
Arena: United Center
Average Attendance: 21,283

[miggy1212]

Blackhawks ready to defend title

Article written by: miggy1212

Head Coach Joel Quenneville stated Tuesday night that his Chicago Blackhawks were ready to defend their 2009-2010 Stanley Cup Championship, despite the pressure the media is putting on them.

"Their ready. I've talked to a couple of players during the off-season, and their all just ready to get back out there, defend the title as they say," head coach Joel Quenneville told the press after Tueday's practice, "They know there is going to be a lot of pressure put on them by the fans and the media, but their ready for anything, including repeating."

Chicago didn't make too much noise in the off season, except signing Fernando Pisani to an 3-year deal. They believe the squad that won last year's Stanley Cup can win it again this year. Despite losing their starting goalie Antti Niemi to San Jose, they believe young Corey Crawford can come in and create an impact.

"Corey (Crawford) doesn't have much experience, but we believe in the organization that he can be a special one," head coach Joel Quenneville spoke to the media about now starting goalie Corey Crawford. "We don't expect him to come out and dominate right away, but as the season progresses, the improvement will show in him I believe."

Led by their captain Jonathan Toews, the Blackhawks once again should be looked at as favorites in the Western Conference, and also in the Central Division. The Blackhawks open their season up on the road, going up against the Colorado Avalanche on October 7th.

[sensfan1996]

Looking forward to it!

[Eaglesrownage]

I'll be following even thought I'm a flyers fan haha

[miggy1212]

Quote: Originally Posted by Eaglesrownage

I'll be following even thought I'm a flyers fan haha

Quote: Originally Posted by sensfan1996

Looking forward to it!

Thanks guys. Should have the first game report up sometime today.

[miggy1212]

Game One: Chicago 0, Colorado 2

Denver, CO - The Chicago Blackhawks opened the season in Colorado, and didn't exactly open the season on a good note, getting shutout 2-0. No scoring happened in the 0-0, as both goalies, Craig Anderson and Corey Crawford, were both excellent. But the Avalanche struck first in the second, as Chris Stewart scored but at first the referees erased the goal, but after reviewing it, the goal stood giving the Avalanche an 1-0 lead. And once again Colorado scored in the third period, with Paul Stastny scoring on a deflected goal, first shot from John-Michael Liles, and Stastny completely fooled Corey Crawford, who was expecting the shot from Liles. Colorado managed to hold on for the 2-0 win, sending some shock waves around the league as the defending champions were shut-out in the opener.

In his debut as the now starting goalie, Corey Crawford played exceptionally well, as he never got any help from the offensive side.

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Colorado Avalanche
Oct 7, 2010 1 2 3 F CHI (0-1) 0 0 0 0 COL (1-0) 0 1 1 2 Three Stars Craig Anderson 32 Saves Corey Crawford 30 Saves Paul Kariya 2 Assists	Team Stats Comparison CHI COL Shots on Goal 32 32 Hits 18 11 Faceoffs Won-Lost 17 15 Penalty Minutes 4:00 2:00 Power Plays Converted 0 0 Power Play Opportunities 1 1 Time on Attack 5:32 5:50
Scoring Summary SECOND PERIOD COL Chris Stewart (Kariya, Liles) 8:39 THIRD PERIOD COL Paul Stastny (Liles, Kariya) 10:20
Chicago Blackhawks - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Craig Anderson 32 32 100% 0.00
Colorado Avalanche - Goalies GOALIES SHOTS SAVES SV % GAA Corey Crawford 32 30 94% 2.01

Author's Note: Got the goalies mixed up, as they should of been on the other team.

[ripham23232]

Looks like the Stewart-Stastny-Kariya line was tough on you. Good luck from here on out