The Blackhawks scored an embarrassing own goal in season-opener

The Chicago Blackhawks wrapped up their season-opener against the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday accidentally putting a disc into his own net. Not good!

Of course, the 'Hawks were already down by two goals with a few seconds left in the game, meaning they were most likely going to lose anyway. However, whatever pride they had left was dashed when the brain-farted a dribble back into the net.

Perhaps making matters worse was the fact that the game involved three of their best players. Brent Seabrook tried to delete a pass back to Patrick Kane, who could not pull up the pace before the failed attempt to Duncan Keith to get a stick on it.

Chicago Blackhawks training camp an eye-opener for former Nottingham Panthers man Evan Mosey

Evan Mosey admits his week with the Chicago Blackhawks was an eye-opening experience as he got a brief taste of the world of the NHL.

The former Nottingham Panthers was invited to training camp multiple time winners of the Stanley Cup 'who have signed for Rockford IceHogs AHL affiliate at the end of last season.

Although it was not added to the staff of the Blackhawks Winter Classic Jersey - he was never likely to be - he says hobnobbing with the likes of Patrick Kane was a very valuable experience.

"It was a great experience to mix with that caliber of player. I liked a lot," he said.

"I did not expect to make the team, I just wanted to go out and get them to notice me. It was just a great week.

Blackhawks' Niklas Hjalmarsson to have hearing for hit on Blues' Ty Rattie

Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson will have a telephone hearing with the Ministry of Security of NHL player on Monday about a check to the head Hjalmarsson delivered to Blues Ty Rattie on Saturday.

Hjalmarsson received a match penalty for success in the 4-0 victory for the Hawks. Following receipt of the match penalty, Hjalmarsson was ejected and automatically suspended one game pending the examination of the NHL of the case.

Hjalmarsson was probably not part of the team plans to play Sunday against the Red Wings anyway. Success on Rattie led to a melee on the ice between the Blues and Hawks players in the third period Saturday.

means a telephone hearing Hjalmarsson could face a possible suspension of up to five games and fined more than $ 5,000. Hjalmarsson was suspended two games in 2010 for a blow from behind that he delivered on Jason Pominville, who then played with the Sabres.

Blackhawks' Duncan Keith: Will sit out first four preseason contests

Keith (genou) ne participera pas à quatre premiers matchs préparatoires des Blackhawks, Chris Kuc du Chicago Tribune rapporte.
Malgré la blessure au genou, Keith devrait revenir à sa forme 2015-16 qui l'a vu accumuler neuf buts et 34 passes, dont 18 points avec l'avantage d'un homme. Même si cela prend du défenseur quelques jeux de secouer la rouille, les propriétaires de fantaisie serait difficile de trouver un marqueur plus uniforme parmi les défenseurs.

Blackhawks F Vinnie Hinostroza on the start of camp: “I think everyone’s excited to be here battling”

Blackhawks forward Vinnie Hinostroza joins Mark Carman and Jarrett Payton fresh off the opening weekend of training camp.  He talks about opportunities for the young wingers to step up and concentrating on playing a simple game with everyone getting a look, the consistent play Joel Quenneville expects from his guys, focusing on using his quickness as an advantage despite his size, and more.

Ville Pokka hoping World Cup is a springboard to making Blackhawks roster

In the past few years, the Blackhawks defender Ville Pokka had Teuvo Teräväinen with him in training camp. Those were the only two Finnish players on their roster last fall, so they had to band together if any of the many Swedish players hawks "gave them grief.

"There's so many Swedes," said Teräväinen.

Hawks dealt Teräväinen the Hurricanes in June to dump salary to get Bryan Bickell contract on their books, meaning Pokka will have to live with what comes his way teasing himself.

Teräväinen and Pokka were reunited this week at the World Cup of Hockey, but Finland was eliminated on Thursday night in the preliminary round, they went their separate ways.

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World Cup of Hockey: Canada heads to semis at the top of Group A

Team Canada har bogserade för hela 89 sekunder så långt i World Cup i ishockey.

I själva verket, kanadens har avancerat till helgen semifinal utan mycket motstånd. De rullade över européerna 4-1 på onsdag kväll, ingå ett effektivt gruppspelet som såg dem vinna över oppositionen 14-3. En cupturnering semifinal mot antingen Ryssland eller Nordamerika väntar på lördag.

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Jonathan Toews, som gjorde två mål och lagt en assist på onsdag, tror inte att Kanada har funnit sin bästa ännu.

"Vi har visat att det i stunder, där vi fålla lag i deras zon [och] de kan inte komma ut," Toews sade av kanadensarna "bästa spel. "Om de har pucken vi har två killar över det och vi vända den upp och vi kastar tillbaka sitt sätt. Vi vill att trycket, fyra linjer som går hela tiden."

Huvudtränare Mike Babcock trodde känslor kanske har saknats i onsdagens avgörande om något kliniskt, vinna över Europa. Han trodde att hans lag var avslappnad ibland med pucken, även när outshooting européerna 46-20. Kanadas talang bara överväldigad européerna men som det gjorde tjeckerna och amerikaner i två tidigare spelen som inte var allt så nära.