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Ice hockey player dies after suffering ‘freak accident’ during match

American player Adam Johnson died after a ‘freak’ mid-game collision during the match between Nottingham and Sheffield

The Independent UK

Nottingham’s Adam Johnson dies after ‘freak accident’ during ice hockey game

The 29-year-old American had played in the NHL for the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Independent UK

Adam Johnson: Nottingham Panthers ice hockey player dies after 'freak accident' in match

Johnson suffered a serious cut to his neck during a Challenge Cup match against Sheffield Steelers on Saturday

Evening Standard

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Blackhawks’ Jason Dickinson has deceptive speed to defend fastest opponents

Dickinson recorded the seventh-fastest skating speed in the league last season and ranked in the top 11% of players in terms of bursts over 18 mph. The fact he mostly uses that speed defensively rather than offensively, however, helps him fly under the radar.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ win over Golden Knights shows team’s ability to learn from mistakes

Six days after faltering in a similar situation against the defending champs, the Hawks prevailed through numerous momentum swings to win 4-3 in overtime Friday, spoiling Vegas’ perfect record.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Nick Foligno enjoying bigger role, on and off ice

As expected when he came over from Boston, Foligno has quickly grown into a locker-room leader with the Hawks. He also entered Friday averaging 16:34 of ice time per game, up four minutes from last season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Coyotes' Travis Dermott on using Pride tape, forcing NHL's hand: 'Had to be done'

Arizona defenseman Travis Dermott recently defied an NHL edict on supporting social causes before games

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Blackhawks hope feisty practice Thursday leads to higher in-game intensity

A no-hard-feelings battle between Wyatt Kaiser and Connor Bedard exemplified the kind of scrappiness that Luke Richardson wants to see within the Hawks more often moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ottawa's Shane Pinto suspended 41 games, becomes the 1st modern NHL player banned for gambling

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto has been suspended 41 games for violating the NHL's gambling policy

The Independent UK

Luke Richardson’s impatience with Blackhawks is understandable but premature

After just seven games — especially considering the Hawks’ brutal schedule so far — there isn’t nearly enough data and tape yet to get concerned about the team’s rate of progress.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ effort frustrates Luke Richardson in shutout loss to Bruins

The Hawks were shut out 3-0 on Tuesday after an early Connor Bedard goal was overturned. The loss marked their third straight, all of which have been against undefeated teams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rantanen has goal, 3 assists as Avalanche beat Islanders 7-4 for record 15th straight road win

Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Colorado Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 for their NHL-record 15th straight road win

The Independent UK

The NHL is reversing its spineless Pride Tape ban and it’s all thanks to Travis Dermott

Hockey fans have Travis Dermott to thank for the NHL backing down on its Pride Tape ban.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-colored Pride tape, allowing players to use it on the ice this season

NHL players will be allowed to use Pride tape this season after all

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Chicago Sun-Times

After eight months of pain, Colin Blackwell finally feels like himself again

Blackwell hasn’t played since February due to a tumultuous recovery process from a sports hernia. He has resumed practicing with the team this week, and although a roster spot remains unclear, he’s grateful for the support he received along the way.

Chicago Sun-Times

Taylor Hall aggravates injury just as Philipp Kurashev readies to return

Hall’s attempt to play through his left shoulder injury hasn’t worked; he’ll now miss at least a few games. But Kurashev is set to take his place in the Hawks’ lineup Tuesday (albeit not on the same line) after recovering from a wrist injury.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks notes: Lineup shuffling leads to AHL demotion for Cole Guttman

The Hawks changed all but one forward line and defensive pairing entering Saturday’s loss to the Golden Knights. With Philipp Kurashev nearing a return from injury, they also surprisingly sent Guttman down to Rockford.

Chicago Sun-Times

Connor Bedard’s home debut, early goal bring playoff-like atmosphere back to United Center

A sellout crowd of 19,867 came Saturday ready to erupt. Their hopes were immediately fulfilled by Bedard’s goal 90 seconds in, even though the Hawks ultimately lost 5-3 to the defending champion Golden Knights.

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How Blackhawks defensemen work on moving puck safely, quickly in transition

Luke Richardson has emphasized a few key points about passes exiting the defensive zone: know the play you’re going to make, stay on your forehand and make it quickly.

Chicago Sun-Times

Five takeaways from Blackhawks’ first five games

The Hawks’ ugly loss Thursday ended their opening road trip on a sour note, but they still exceeded expectations by winning two games on it. Here’s what we learned from the the team’s mixed bag of results.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks shut out by Avalanche to end road trip

The Hawks were thoroughly swamped Thursday in a 4-0 loss. There were plenty of valid excuses to be made — tough opponent, Denver’s altitude, fatigue at the end of a grueling five-game road trip — but Nick Foligno wasn’t willing to make them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks business updates: Cutting out ticket brokers has stabilized resale prices

Resale ticket prices are predictably high for the Hawks’ home opener Saturday against the Golden Knights, but they also look healthy for future home games. That’s because brokers are no longer dumping tickets, which should help season-ticket members recoup more value.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks studio host Pat Boyle invigorated by Connor Bedard’s arrival, team’s ascent

As the Blackhawks fell deeper in the standings the last three seasons, Boyle felt the effects. That began to change when the Hawks won the NHL Draft Lottery, serving up phenom Bedard just for them.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Connor Bedard piles up scoring chances, Blackhawks believe his goals will come soon

Bedard’s 28 individual scoring chances through four games ties him with Auston Matthews for the NHL lead. He’s frustrated he has scored only once, but a breakthrough seems imminent.

Chicago Sun-Times

Blackhawks’ MacKenzie Entwistle hoping to take step forward offensively this season

Entwistle studied Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek this summer, trying to learn from his ability to protect the puck down low. And so far this fall, Entwistle seems better at getting into scoring areas; he scored in his regular-season debut Monday.

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