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For the first time in seven years, the Chicago Blackhawks are back in the NHL playoffs. And this could be just the beginning for the young Hawks.

The Chicago Blackhawks surprised the Vancouver Canucks with a 4-2 series win and return to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 1995.

Already authors of several headlines this offseason, the Chicago Blackhawks were at it again with the announcement that Dale Tallon was being replaced by Stan Bowman.

The Montreal Canadians led by Kovalev were able to down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 in an important win.

The salary cap has made it tougher for NHL teams to keep its players. GMs are doing their best to get around that, trending towards contracts lasting at least a decade.

It has become clear after the first two games of the Western Conference Finals that the Chicago Blackhawks will need a new plan to dethrone the defending champions.

The Western Conference is chalk full of Stanley Cup contenders. The Detroit Red Wings grab the number one spot this summer. San Jose and Dallas are close behind.

Every movie needs a story. But the right music can turn a good film into a cinematic feat.

With contracts being signed all over the place on the first day of free agency, here's a list of those who will be playing for new teams in the 2009-10 season.

Round one produced some uneven contests in the West, but both of the semi-finals are likely to be hotly contested as Vancouver takes on Chicago and Detroit faces Anaheim.

The Vancouver Canucks will surprise many, perhaps even themselves, as they will earn the fourth seed in the National Hockey League's Western Conference this year.

The Montreal Canadiens finally put together the last pieces of the team with which they will enter their 100th season by acquiring forward Robert Lang

Has the art of coaching in the NHL gone by the wayside? Or do these professional hockey players really perform better under certain coaches?

Another professional athlete and another alleged felony. Instead of guns and strip clubs, it's cab drivers and fares. Will Kane face some serious consequences?

As of today, the Pittsburgh Penguins are in the Stanley cup finals after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in a sweep. They await either Detroit or Chicago for the finals

Looking for hockey tickets but not sure where to buy? Not to worry, there are plenty of options for every fan.

Thinking outside the box at the 2009 NHL awards

After a busy off-season of trades and signings, fans in the Central Division will be watching some key veterans hit the ice. Here is a preview of the 2006-07 season.

With the new NHL season just a few days old, fantasy team owners should re-consider some high profile talent in favour of these hidden gems.

Jeremy Roenick spent two decades as an NHL player, a span that included many memorable moments on and off the ice.

When the Ruger firearms company opened in 1949, big names like Remington, Winchester, Colt, and Smith & Wesson dominated. Few expected Sturm & Ruger to succeed.

Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder.

The stage is set for a re-match from last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Can the Penguins avenge last year's loss to the Red Wings, or will the Wings repeat as cup champions?

The 2009 NHL playoffs have been better than commissioner Gary Bettman could have hoped for. Going forward he will need more of the same and one more thing for success.

Last year's winner, two former winners, one rookie and the favorite to coach Canada's Olympic team are all grouped in with this year's nominees for NHL coach of the year.

The greatest ironman in sports history absorbed a bruising every day on his way to establishing a record that will never be broken.

Sprawling lakeside Chicago is an ultra-modern metropolis with a down-home feel, combining the best of North America's most innovative and playful traditions.

A short examination of Mike Keenan's coaching history makes a compelling argument that his latest job as coach of the Calgary Flames won't last very long.

With the exception of only a few games, most fans will be able to see their favorite hockey team on either NBC or Versus in the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Find a water ski show in Wisconsin near you. The majority of the shows are FREE to the public and occur every week.

Small, light, durable, safe for kids and furniture, these indoor RC helicopters and RC planes make excellent gift ideas for rumpus-room fliers aged 8 to adult.

A picture of a patch from an Army National Guard Unit in Iraq brought about a search for its background.

Navy PIer in Chicago, Illinois features Santa Claus, fireworks, Winter WonderFest, holiday lights, entertaiment, carnival rides and more during the Christmas Season.

With the NHL Playoffs set to start, Canada's chances at ending its 16 year Stanley Cup drought lies in the hands of three teams.

Canada will be celebrating the game of hockey when Hockey Day in Canada takes place this Saturday. The event will celebrate Canada's passion for hockey..

The U.S. Army is using a multi-faceted approach to woo new recruits during a time when enlistments have become harder because of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

With over one billion aspen trees, Colorado's fall color rivals any in the country. Take an easy autumn foliage drive from Denver to see the spectacular mountain scenery.

The NHL rookie class of 2009 is definitely one to remember. With a strong, league wide rookie showing, it was hard to narrow it down to just five.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are where heroes are born. These players all came through when their teams needed them most.

In the early morning hours of January 3, 2009 Sam Shepard was arrested in Normal, IL and charged with a DUI. The DUI process does not vary for celebrities.

Not as well known as it's Reno neighbor, the Reno Air Races, the Lake in the Sky Airshow offers some great entertainment in its own right.

The occupations of our colonial ancestors have terms both familiar and outdated. Find out what an alewife, besom-maker, flax dresser and stokiner were.

The Quad Cities are four cites in close proximity to each other along the great Mississippi River: Davenport, IA; Bettendorf, IA; Moline, IL and Rock Island, IL

While Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovechkin grab the headlines, many other players are paving a path to greatness. The NHL needs to market these stars to a new audience.

How would the NHL look if teams could go back and draft all over again?

In the midst of the final stanza of the regular season, it's about time to look at award contenders. Here are the top defenseman of the year.

Going into the last quarter of the regular season, it's just about time to look at regular season award candidates. Here are the late-season top rookies.

Five reasons why the Washington Capitals will challenge for the National Hockey League's holy grail in the years to come:

While the NHL has made an annual event of the Winter Classic, it was college hockey that kick-started the tradition of outdoor hockey games in stadiums in North America.

Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.