Stan Bowman was named the ninth General Manager in Blackhawks history on July 14, 2009. Prior to being named General Manager, Bowman served for eight years in the Blackhawks operations department, most recently as Assistant General Manager, Hockey Operations (2007-09).
“We are very proud to promote Stan to his new position of General Manager,” Blackhawks president John McDonough said. “He brings a comprehensive knowledge of hockey, along with a tremendous intellect and methodical approach to building a successful team and sustaining success. His involvement with our organization and strong understanding of our roster and our system create a very natural and strong transition.”
Bowman and his father Scotty are part of an elite group, becoming just the seventh father-son GM tandem in the history of the National Hockey League.More....
Blackhawks Head Coach: JOEL QUENNEVILLE
Joel Quenneville was named the 37th Head Coach in Chicago Blackhawks history on October 16, 2008. He originally joined the organization as a Pro Scout in September 2008.
Quenneville has been a proven winner throughout his career, registering a .592 regular-season winning percentage in parts of 11 years as a head coach in the NHL, including seven seasons with the St. Louis Blues (1996-2004) and three with the Colorado Avalanche (2005-08). A veteran of 839 regular-season games as a head coach, he boasts a coaching record 155 games over .500 (438-283-118). He most recently served as the bench boss for the Avalanche in 2007-08, posting a 44-31-7.
The Windsor, Ontario, native has guided nine of his 11 teams to the postseason, which includes reaching at least the second round on six occasions. In 2007-08, he led the Avalanche to the Western Conference Semifinals before being eliminated by the eventual Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings. More...
Reebok Chicago Blackhawks Jonathan Toews Premier Home Jersey Item no: 3181000 $149.99
This officially licensed Reebok® Premier jersey is made with a polyester pique 2-way stretch mesh body, solid mesh inserts for ventilation and a polyester interlock rib knit collar with the NHL® Shield patch sewn at the point. The highly detailed, full-color team crest is embroidered on the front, and the screen-printed twill appliqué player name and number are featured on the back.
On November 17, 1926, in front of 9,000 fans at the Chicago Coliseum, the Chicago Blackhawks made their debut, defeating the Toronto St. Pat's by a score of 4-1. In the more than 80 years since, the Blackhawks have become a Chicago institution, winning three Stanley Cups and creating memories for countless numbers of fans. Please enjoy this look back at the history of this Original Six franchise, its greatest players and unforgettable moments.
Regular Season: Shared seventh on the club with 15 goals and finished 11th with 31 points in a career-high 77 games ... Led team forwards and ranked second overall with 169 hits....Netted Chicago's only penalty shot goal of the season on April 11 at Detroit, becoming the first Blackhawks player in over 32 years to post a game-winning penalty shot goal (Cliff Koroll, Oct. 24, 1976) ...
Stanley Cup Playoff Experience: Netted a postseason career high two assists and three points in Chicago's Game 6 conference quarterfinal clincher over Calgary ... Netted a postseason career high two goals on May 9 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Vancouver.
From the Chicago Blackhawks web site, you can download the original 1960's recording of "Here Come The Hawks"
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Here Come The Hawks Here Come the Hawks, the mighty Blackhawks
Take the attack, Yeah, and we'll back you Blackhawks
You're flyin' high now, so let's wrap it up
Let's go you Hawks, move off
Now all look out, Here Come the Hawks,
Here Come the Hawks,
Here they come movin', weavin', flyin' high and throwin' spray,
Blades flashin' sticks crashin' tryin' for the play,
And the Blackhawks, take control,
There's a shot, AND A GOAL!
Here Come the Hawks, the mighty Blackhawks
Take the attack, Yeah, and we'll back you Blackhawks
You're flying high now, so let's wrap it up
Let's go you Hawks, move off
Now all look out, Here Come the Hawks
Here Come the Hawks
Here Come the Hawks, the mighty Blackhawks
Take the attack, Yeah, and we'll back you Blackhawks
You're flying high now, so let's wrap it up
Let's go you Hawks, move off
Now all look out, Here Come the Hawks
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