With their third game in four days, the Hawks had to battle their long time rival Detroit Red Wings to extend their 22 game point streak. It didn't look promising in the third period but some late minute magic by Patrick Kane propelled the Hawks to a shootout victory. The Hawks got off to a quick start and controlled the play in the first period. But despite out shooting the Wings 9-3, the game was scoreles ...

Just two years ago, I would have thought you were nuts if you suggested that I would be writing a hockey blog.  It just wouldn't have made any sense.  After all, I was raised from childhood in the Raleigh, North Carolina area.  This was before the Carolina Hurricanes were even a sparkle in the NHL's eye.  Needless to say, the local populace didn't care much for this winter sport. There was much more focus o ...