Hawkeytown

The Chicago Blackhawks played an abbreviated but unforgettable 2013 season. It began with a 5-2 victory over the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings, continued with a record-setting 24-game run to start the season without a regulation loss and ended with a mighty march toward a second National Hockey League championship in four seasons. Hawkeytown: The Chicago Blackhawks' Unforgettable 2013 Season captures all of those thrilling moments through news reports, columns and photos that originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune. From a long labor dispute that finally ended in January to the gritty and inspired performances of forward Patrick Sharp, goaltender Corey Crawford and team captain Jonathan Toews, among others, Hawkeytown is a special keepsake for any true Hawks fan.

I was told during the 09/10 season that two things were virtually impossible. First the snowflakes were too fluffy to make a snowman in Fort Collins, Colorado. Secondly, the Blackhawks could not win the Stanley Cup with their mediocre goaltenders. As the saying goes, “Don’t believe everything you hear, and only half of what you get in writing.” This book is a zany look back at the resurgence of the men that wear the Indian Head on their chest, a resurgence that began in the 07/08 season. In this book you’ll discover; ...Why President Obama desperately needs to watch a hockey game. ... Why so much of Emily Dickinson’s poetry is a reflection of what takes place on frozen pond. ... What the Battle of the Bulge had much in common with the Predator quarterfinals. ...The story of fan who momentarily took the violence out of hockey. ...The role the classic film, Napoleon Dynamite, played in the 08/09 playoffs. ...The incredible sacrifice of 1yr old Callum Birdzell during the Hawk’s quest for the Cup (or – why baby needs a new pair of jammies.) ... What the Darryl brothers from the Bob Newhart show had to do with the Hawks greatest comeback ever. ...Why the Hawks switched to Queen Pawn Openings-a walk on the wild side! ...You know you’re hooked by the larceny laced mayhem on the ice when you and your 14 yr old daughter look knowingly into each other’s eyes and say, “That Columbus game is going to be a big one!” ...How Capocalypse can be explained by considering James Brown, Zorba the Greek and Mr. Bo Jangles. ...Why fans in Chicago are asking the fans in The City of Brotherly Love, “can we still be friends?”

The story... The insight... The heroes... of the 2009-10 Chicago Blackhawks and their run for the 2010 Stanley Cup.

Includes Report of the 9th-10th Science Congress, 1960-64.

After a 49 year drought, Chicago has again claimed hockey’s greatest prize – winning Lord Stanley’s Cup. It is the ultimate goal. It is the most recognized and sought-after trophy in sport and winning hockey’s greatest prize and hoisting the Stanley Cup in celebration is the dream of every player to ever lace up skates. In The Year of the Blackhawks , the NHL’s officially licensed Stanley Cup publication, hockey fans of all ages will enjoy an all access pass to Chicago’s Championship season. Going to press within hours of the Cup presentation, this celebratory publication features an in-depth analysis of the Blackhawks 2009-10 season. Beginning with a history of the team and a look at the Blackhawks early days, this all encompassing book is more than just a post season celebratory publication. It includes details of previous Playoff appearances, award winners, inducted Hall of Famers, retired numbers, individual trophy winners and recaps al-time drafts. It recaps the 2009-2010 regular season and provides detailed biographies of each player, as well as recounts each post season match-up and the road to the team’s ultimate Championship win. The Year of the Blackhawks contains all the stats a fan will ever want and all the game action is vividly displayed through a stunning collection of over 200 colour photographs. This book is the ultimate Chicago Blackhawk publication and the ultimate 2010 Stanley Cup Championship keepsake!

Mike Royko: The Chicago Tribune Collection 1984–1997 is an expansive new volume of the longtime Chicago news legend’s work. Encompassing thousands of his columns, all of which originally appeared in the Chicago Tribune, this is the first collection of Royko work to solely cover his time at the Tribune. Covering politics, culture, sports, and more, Royko brings his trademark sarcasm and cantankerous wit to a complete compendium of his last 14 years as a newspaper man. Organized chronologically, these columns display Royko's talent for crafting fictional conversations that reveal the truth of the small-minded in our society. From cagey political points to hysterical take-downs of "meatball" sports fans, Royko's writing was beloved and anticipated anxiously by his fans. In plain language, he "tells it like it is" on subjects relevant to modern society. In addition to his columns, the book features Royko's obituary and articles written about him after his death, telling the tale of his life and success. This ultimate collection is a must-read for Royko fans, longtime Chicago Tribune readers, and Chicagoans who love the city's rich history of dedicated and insightful journalism.

It has been called the last great American sports story, a quest that has spanned more than a century and captivated millions of fans. In 2016, the Chicago Cubs were at last baseball's champions, breaking the Curse of the Billy Goat and shedding the label of "lovable losers" once and for all. Led by manager Joe Maddon and built around rising stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs brought the Fall Classic back to the ivy-covered confines of Wrigley Field for the first time since 1945 and won the franchise's first championship since 1908 in unforgettable fashion. Re-live the Cubs' magical postseason run with Won for the Ages. This photo-packed collection of memories, stories and player profiles produced by the staff of the Chicago Tribune is the perfect look back at the sweet '16 season.