The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center...
The Chicago Blackhawks, one of the National Hockey League's "Original Six" franchises, began play on Nov. 17, 1926, under the guidance of owner Major Frederic McLaughlin, a coffee baron. The Hawks played their first game at the now-demolished Chicago Stadium on Dec. 15, 1929. In their history, the Hawks have captured four Stanley Cups, given to the NHL champion each season: 1934, 1938, 1961 and 2010.
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
Arthur Wirtz purchased the Blackhawks in 1954 and with his sons, William and Michael, helped build them into one of the league's top franchises. The team played in the postseason 28 consecutive seasons. William Wirtz, along with Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, helped get the United Center built, and the Hawks moved in for the 1994-95 season. Rocky Wirtz took over as chairman of the Hawks after William Wirtz's death on Sept. 26, 2007. Five Blackhawks have had their numbers retired: Stan Mikita (21), Bobby Hull (9), Glenn Hall (1), Tony Esposito (35) and Denis Savard (18).
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 6:40 a.m. Johnny B visits with one of the organizers of Baconfest. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 9:35 a.m. It’s tax time and many will be writing a check to the state of Illinois today. Mike McConnell...Tags: National Hockey League, Illinois, Phoenix (Cook, Illinois), Heroin, Chicago
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Wednesday, March 7, 2012
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 11:05 a.m. Coming off a Super Tuesday, Paul Green joins Mike McConnell to talk politics, politics, and….politics! 12 - 1:30 p.m. John Williams 12:35 p.m. This beautiful...Tags: Spring Training, Stanley Cup Playoffs, Chicago Cubs, Paul Green
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Saturday, March 24, 2012
5 - 6 a.m. The Satursday Morning Show with Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong 6 - 9 a.m. Mr. Fix-It with Lou Manfredini 6:05 a.m. Visit Lou at his Ultimate Learn It Yourself event going on out at Addison Trail High School Field House. They'll...Tags: B.B. King, Health, Mick Jagger, Tommy Wiseau, John Wayne
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Official Rules: Blackhawks Playoffs Tickets Text to Win Sweepstakes
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER THE SWEEPSTAKES. PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR OTHERWISE RESTRICTED BY LAW. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD: The PLAYOFFS Text to Win Sweepstakes ("Sweepstakes") starts on APRIL 5 at 12PM...Tags: National Hockey League, Marketing, Telecommunication Service, Ice Hockey, Chicago Blackhawks Game Tickets
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
5 - 5:30 a.m. The Great Outdoors with Charlie Potter 5:30 - 6 a.m. Love Changes Life 6 - 6:30 a.m. The Lutheran Hour 6:30 - 9 a.m. The Sunday Papers with Rick Kogan 6:35 a.m. Rick Kogan welcomes in studio author Joe Allen to talk about his new book,...Tags: National Hockey League, Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott
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Saturday, April 14, 2012
5 - 6 a.m. The Saturday Morning Show with Orion Samuelson and Max Armstrong 5:05 a.m. It’s another sign of Spring; Jim Fizzell, our specialist in ornamental horticulture makes his first visit of the season to talk about the impact of the warm...Tags: Science and Technology, Lockout (movie), Chicago Cubs, Geneva (Kane, Illinois), Chicago White Sox
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Weekday Schedule Template
5:30 - 9 a.m. Jonathon Brandmeier9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mike McConnell 12 - 3 p.m. John Williams3 - 7 p.m. Garry Meier 7 - 10 p.m. WGN Sports Night with David Kaplan, Brian Noonan and Andrea Darlas 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Extension 720 with Milt Rosenberg...Tags: Northwestern Wildcats, Chicago Cubs
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Bill Leff for Jonathon Brandmeier 6:39 a.m. A Chicago Public School teacher joins Bill Leff (in for Jonathon Brandmeier) to talk about a 'Curriculum-Based Rock Album For Teachers & Students' he's recording. 7:09 a.m. Hall of...Tags: National Hockey League, John Coltrane, NASA, Starbucks Corp., Charles Mingus
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Thursday, December 8, 2011
5 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Bill Leff in for Jonathon Brandmeier 6:09 a.m. Bill Leff (in for Jonathon Brandmeier) welcomes lingerie expert Jada Michaels to get tips on buying your special someone something special. 6:39 a.m. Chicago Tribune political...Tags: Joel Quenneville, Environmental Issues, New York Islanders, Environmental Politics, Chicago Tribune
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
5:30 - 9 a.m. Bill Leff in for Jonathon Brandmeier 6:05 a.m. From Joe Biden to Herman Cain, Bill Leff runs down a list of the biggest political gaffes of 2011. 6:39 a.m. Jason Gilbert of the Huffington Post to talk about the ten most essential Ipad...Tags: Northwestern Wildcats, Dallas Stars, National Hockey League, Ice Hockey, Woodstock Festival (1969)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
5:30 - 9 a.m. Bill Leff in for Jonathon Brandmeier 6:09 a.m. Bill Leff (in for Jonathon Brandmeier) visits with Reverand Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church. He has been camped in a tent atop an abandoned motel near 66th and South King Drive in...Tags: National Hockey League, Francis George, Google Inc., Daniel Craig, Facebook
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WGN Radio to broadcast 2012 NHL All-Star Game
WGN Radio, the official radio broadcast home of Chicago Blackhawks hockey, will air the 2012 NHL All-Star Game on Sunday, January 29 at 3 p.m. Blackhawks forwards Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa and Patrick Kane have been selected for the 59th annual NHL...Tags: Jonathan Toews, National Hockey League, Apple iPad, Marian Hossa, Radio
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