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Scott King

Jonathan Toews signs an autograph for Sharon Klomfar at the 2016 Brent Seabrook Celebrity ICE Bowl at Lucky Strike on Feb. 29, 2016, in Chicago. The event benefits the Inner-City Education Program that helps low-income children who play hockey receive educational and athletic opportunities.

Seriously, Jonathan Toews’ nickname doesn’t do him justice

June 9, 2018 at 2:45 a.m.

Most fans know him as "Captain Serious," but the Blackhawks have known Jonathan Toews to be everything they've needed him to be the past nine seasons. It's not just how...

Avalanche goalie Jeremy Smith gives up a goal to Patrick Kane during the first period on March 19, 2017.

Kane grew up to be an almost-Gretzky, and he might not be done improving

June 11, 2018 at 5:03 a.m.

Judging simply by the numbers, the streaks and the milestones, Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane has had a phenomenal year. But when Kane was growing up in Buffalo, N.Y., and going...

Artemi Panarin scores on Canadiens goalie Carey Price on March 14, 2017.

Hey, ‘Breadman!’: Hawks rookie Panarin delivering big time

June 16, 2018 at 2:57 p.m.

Artemi Panarin's nickname suggest he's fully baked as an NHL player, and his production hints at the same. Entering Tuesday, the Blackhawks forward led all rookies in points (27) and...

Forwards Marko Dano, left, and Tanner Kero are two players the Blackhawks will need to contribute if they are to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup.

Young Hawks (have to) grow up so fast

June 16, 2018 at 3:10 p.m.

Walking into the Blackhawks dressing room this season, you wouldn't find the nameplates that read Sharp, Saad or Oduya. You would, however, notice a slew of plates with somewhat unfamiliar...

Marian Hossa skates with his oldest daughter, Mia, during the Blackhawks holiday party skate in 2014 at the United Center.

‘Just enjoy it’: Blackhawks offer parenting advice

June 16, 2018 at 5:50 p.m.

Having a 12-week-old daughter at home, this reporter is seeking all the parenting advice he can get. That includes asking paternally experienced Blackhawks for nuggets of wisdom. It seems it...

Some of the things that scared Blackhawks Viktor Tikhonov (left) and Marian Hossa when they were kids were conventional. Others were not.

What scared the Blackhawks when they were kids

June 16, 2018 at 6:01 p.m.

Sure, hockey is a tough sport. The players skate hard, hit even harder and rip shots at one another basically every day. But you might be surprised to learn that...

UFC’s Miesha Tate loves Chicago, cupcakes and making movies

June 15, 2018 at 5:44 p.m.

Miesha Tate, the UFC Women's No. 2 Bantamweight contender, looked on top of her fight game at the UFC Gym in River North on Thursday. The former Strikeforce champion worked...

A Blackhawks fan displays bracelets during the opening ceremony.

Blackhawks’ advice for autograph seekers

June 15, 2018 at 5:29 p.m.

One thing's for sure in Chicago: After winning their third Stanley Cup in six seasons this summer, Blackhawks players have graduated from rock stars to mega-superstars. With great success comes...

Scott Darling takes Stanley Cup home to Lemont

June 16, 2018 at 9:40 p.m.

The suburbs were hopping Monday afternoon as myriad Blackhawks fans flocked to the Lemont Park District's CORE building to give Blackhawks backup goaltender Scott Darling, along with the Stanley Cup,...

Blackhawks center Antoine Vermette celebrates winning the Stanley Cup with his family after Game 6 of the final series against Tampa Bay.

8 feel-good stories from the Hawks’ Stanley Cup run

June 16, 2018 at 10:18 p.m.

There are always feel good stories for a championship team. Winning a championship is an endless, enervating battle. Players overcome injuries, illnesses, off-ice issues, underperforming, etc. This year's Hawks team...

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