Schedule's Out!

by SamFels on Jul 15, 2009 2:18 PM CDT Comment 40 comments

Yay! I know when I'm employed again! Anyway, the highlights:

We knew already that the Hawks open in Finland the 2nd and 3rd of October against the Cats. Over/under on 6-foot blondes Burish brings home? 17?

The Hawks return five days later to open the Joe Louis Arena schedule, and then open the home schedule on the 10th against Colorado.

Vancouver makes their first trip to bitch and yap on the 21st. Marty makes his first return to the UC on the 26th, though he'll be here once in the preseason. The new look Canadiens will be here for the first time in years the night before Halloween, and Toronto returns for the first time since Peter Bondra netted his 500th on Nov. 13th.

Scum make their first visit on Dec. 20th, and the Devils will be here on NYE. The Olympic breaks hits after the 14th of February, meaning that the Hawks have no home games between Feb. 13th and March 2nd (also meaning McClure and I will embark on Feb. 18th on something that rhymes with Begas Crip).

However, the main thing I'd like to address here: Some people during the playoffs suggested we try and organize a Second City road trip, and there are a couple dates we might want to look at: Feb. 6th at St. Louis, a Saturday night, is the obvious one, as there's no home game the next day that I have to be here for, though any of these can be done without me. There are also a couple dates in Columbus that could be contenders, but we have much time to discuss.

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Time Out.

The first game of the season is at 11 am on a Friday? That’s gonna clash with my school schedule. I’m actually really bummed about that now. Plus I’m not so sure how easy it’s gonna be to wake up the next day (my birthday) by 11.

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by Original Six on Jul 15, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions

It’s all about priorities man… gotta get them straight.

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by Matthew Dirt on Jul 15, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Don't worry.

Sacrifices will be made. Its all about taking one for the team. The only problem will be if I have an exam that day, which isn’t that crazy of a thought because we have “fall break” so theres no classes that Monday and Tuesday. I’m sure I’ll just be able to take it early or something. Say I’m going out of town for break. Not a chance I’d miss the first game of the year.

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by Original Six on Jul 15, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions

Also noticed

that the Hawks are in Phoenix on Nov 5th. Good for them that they will have at least one more season of hockey in AZ.

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by Original Six on Jul 15, 2009 2:41 PM CDT reply actions

Holy God

Will you look at the long trips this year?

Circus: Flames / Oilers / Canucks / Sharks / Ducks / Kings. Sharks game at the UC just before that.

Ice Show: Jackets / Wings / Senators / Flames / Canucks / Oilers / Sharks / Hurricanes. That last one is on two days rest, after a long flight.

Only one totally-obvious win opportunity in each trip. Yikes.

WAIT FOR THE WHISTLE!

by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Jul 15, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions

The good news is...

…October is ridiculously loaded with home games and easy road games…should get a nice start out of the gate.

by GenPabloSecobar on Jul 15, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions

P.S.

I’m down for a roadie.

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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Jul 15, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions

me too

if its in columbus, probably cant make stl

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by Illini0509 on Jul 16, 2009 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions

I'm taking the over

by cubs22 on Jul 15, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions

Road Trip?

What? No one wants to take Second City Hockey to Helsinki? You people disappoint me…

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by Matthew Dirt on Jul 15, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions

I seem to remember this old 60 Minutes segment

wherein Finns are shown to be so uptight that they have traffic lights at dance halls, indicating whose turn it is (men or women) to select a dancing partner. Scary.

Oh, and I have $2,000 that could be going to some other fun purchases. Like rent.

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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Jul 15, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions

that musical sucked..

Everyone has AIDS!!

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by Matthew Dirt on Jul 15, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions

touche

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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Jul 15, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Wow

Just found out I’m in Sweden/Norway end of Sept. Wife’s on bizz there so I’ll have a dance partner. Hmm…

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by Hungryhawk on Jul 16, 2009 3:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Who was allowed to make 17 the over/under on Burrish? Should be set on 26…and I’ll still take the over.

LET'S GO HAWKS!!!

by Hawks08 on Jul 15, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions

If we do St. Louis

I have one suggestion. Second City Hockey poker tournament on a riverboat. In fact, those St. Louis Game Time folks you keep talking about might be interested in a little head-to-head showdown. (Throw in a charity component to make it look better.)

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by Sec 326 Bureau Chief on Jul 15, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions

i'm all about a meetup in the 314

i was already thinking about making the trip over from KC for that game anyway. STL has it’s fair share of river boats near the arena.

by lumberjack7 on Jul 16, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions

I just got back from my Begas Crip...

The futures for the Blackhawks winning the cup are at 8 to 1, third best of any team. Unfortunately, I won’t win in time to use the money for Helsinki. Unless anthony Kim wins this week’s British Open…

by warrenjm2006 on Jul 15, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions

RE: Finland

I know the NHL schedule makers are just as idiotic as MLB’s but if you’re going to set up a home and home in Finland how do you not bring in the Ducks for Finlanders the opportunity to see their Finnish Flash? Now the Ducks have S.Koivu too…that’s just moronic. No one cares about the Predators in TN, who the hell cares about them in Finland?

by Crease Monkey on Jul 15, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

Road trip?

I think I know a blogger (and wife) who may have interest in such a thing…

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by Forklift14 on Jul 15, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions

on the road trip

Will we have to call each other by our SBN usernames? What kind of nomenclature is used when you meet up at the bar?

I propose name tags with our SBN name first and our names under it.

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by hackerar on Jul 15, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions

That's what the posters from SouthSideSox did at our meet-up this summer

Everyone had one of those “Hello, My Name Is” tags with their SBN name and real first name on them.

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
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by HappyHuman on Jul 16, 2009 12:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Original Six Games

Is it just my imagination or do we get all of the other 5 Original 6 teams at home this year?

by Southside Hawks Fan on Jul 15, 2009 3:41 PM CDT reply actions

Good Call

You’re right..

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by Matthew Dirt on Jul 15, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Road Trip To Mpls, MN?

if you do, i might be able to help with some Press Passes ( i work at the flagship station)…we can visit Marty and wax poetry…

and its only Five Hours…if you dont stop (bring an empty bottle)

by WirtzGMnomore on Jul 15, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions

Minny Tix

They’re very hard to come by. I’d be up for St Louis, Nashville, or Columbus. I’ve heard that the drinkin’ is good in Nashville and the land of Buckeyes.

by McClure on Jul 15, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Nashville’s stadium is in the middle of one of the craziest strips of bars in the US. Block after block of bars with music, bbq, and attractive women. Just sayin.

by The_Fat_Guy on Jul 15, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

I’ve spent plenty of time in Columbus.. it’s nothing special (sorry ohio). Nashville sounds pretty awesome though… I vote there

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by Matthew Dirt on Jul 15, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions

i got with nashville also

by Illini0509 on Jul 16, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions

Drinkin' is good in the home of In-Bevweiser too

And you’re more likely to end the night in barfight with Blues fans here.

All 12 fans of the Sex Predators probably won’t care you’re there.

by Mike Martin on Jul 16, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Blues fans are fairly harmless in their own right. They’re like Cards fans- they love their team, they love their city, but are still midwesterners deep down somewhere. I highly recommend Nick’s Pub over in Dogtown for some post-game fun. they occasionally have NHL 93 tourneys during the season as well as “the one-man cover-band”. only place in STL i’ll go out of my way to visit if i’m over there for work.

by lumberjack7 on Jul 17, 2009 2:58 AM CDT up reply actions

NHL Network is airing the Winter Classic at this very moment…

by Crease Monkey on Jul 15, 2009 4:49 PM CDT reply actions

dec 23rd

Spending the holidays with my boyfriend’s family for the first time on the east side of MI about 45 min north of the city. He promised me if there was a blackhawks game at the JLA around that time he would take me as my xmas gift. Let’s just say, I will test the limits of his family (die-hard wing fans…) when I’m loud and proud at the game :)

by DancingPuck on Jul 15, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions

Road trip...

I’d be willing to do a St. Louis road trip, I guess (long boring drive, especially when it’s just for one night), but I suggest that it might be easier to do a get-together for a game here in Chicago first.

That ball hit deep! Way back! You can put it on the boooaaaard...YES!

Long drive into deep right center field! This ball is OUTTA HEEERRRREE!
R.I.P. Harry Kalas 4-13-09

by HappyHuman on Jul 16, 2009 12:46 AM CDT reply actions

Victoria Cup

Blackhawks better win. I kind of want this event to be second tier to winter classic hype and expectation. Last year was just the start, this year hopefully pushes this game into something everyone wants to win.

Plus, you can’t go wrong with bragging rights! If anything, this is something to look forward to in my opinion.

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by rmc235 on Jul 16, 2009 12:53 AM CDT reply actions

When did John McDonough sign up here?

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by Original Six on Jul 16, 2009 1:25 AM CDT up reply actions

lol

yea I’m new, greetings from the Banter. I just really hope the Blackhawks win this game.

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by rmc235 on Jul 16, 2009 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

You are the first person who I’ve heard is excited for the Victoria Cup. Although I’m sure John McD wouldn’t have any problem with having a ceremony and raising a championship banner for it.

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by Original Six on Jul 16, 2009 11:29 AM CDT up reply actions