#Black Hawks

May 15, 1982, is one of those dates that is chiselled into all long-time Kitchener Ranger fans' DNA. Dominating Sherbrooke Beavers 7-4 to win the Memorial Cup in Hull, Que., the Rangers broke a long championship drought for the city. Arriving home the following day, an impromptu parade through downtown was a treat for both the team and fans. Fan…

Or, well, he will be. Soon enough - possibly Monday night when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Washington Capitals - Alex Ovechkin will score for the 801st and 802nd time and pass Gordie Howe for No. 2 on the NHL's all-time goals list. Ovechkin already moved Mr. Hockey down one big list earlier this season; his second-period goal Nov. 5 against the…

This Blackhawks season is going to test fans. It's going to test some players. It's likely to test Jonathan Toews' and Patrick Kane's loyalty. It's unlikely to test Luke Richardson. Richardson had a pretty good idea of what he was signing up for when he became the Blackhawks' coach. But even with an understanding that this team wasn't built to win…

From an NHL first-rounder to a potential top pick in 2024, America's top junior circuit has a lot to offer this year. As we speak, the USHL's annual Fall Classic is taking place outside of Pittsburgh as teams from America's top junior circuit shake off the summer rust and launch into another crucial development year. And, as always, there is a ton…

With high school football teams returning to practice this week, here are five bold predictions about the upcoming Oakland Activities Association season: With only four returners on both sides of the ball, the Raiders will have a slew of new starters in several different roles. And coach Jon Herstein loves it. He said the incoming juniors and…