Colin Blackwell scores first NHL career overtime winner Colin Blackwell scores first NHL career overtime winner. The Stars and Avalanche are tied at one after the game 2 Dallas win. The Sports Daily · Apr 22, 2025
SI:AM | A Night for Vets As Leonard, Ovechkin Key Playoff Victories A pair of familiar heroes—and one surprise—highlight a banner night for the 30-plus crowd. Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2025
Ragtag Blackhawks roster rallies for unlikely victory against Flames Colin Blackwell, depth forward turned first-liner, led the teamwide effort Sunday with three points to help the decimated Hawks beat the Flames 4-3. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2024
Back in Blackhawks’ lineup at last, Colin Blackwell plans to deliver more hits this season Blackwell has finally returned after missing 10 months due to sports hernia surgery. During that time, he realized he wasn’t physical enough last season — something he is already making a noticeable effort to change. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2023
Lukas Reichel, Colin Blackwell step up to help Blackhawks upset Avalanche Reichel scored his first five-on-five goal of the season — and looked far more confident afterward — while Blackwell recorded six hits in his long-awaited return from injury as the Hawks won 3-2 on Tuesday. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 20, 2023
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 · Oct 24, 2023
Connor Bedard impressive but unsatisfied by two assists in Blackhawks preseason debut Bedard set up both Hawks goals in a 2-1 overtime win Thursday and more than held his own against the Blues’ top players. But he said he has “a lot better than that” coming soon. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 29, 2023
Blackhawks’ depth forwards battling to re-earn roster spots they used to own MacKenzie Entwistle, Boris Katchouk, Reese Johnson, Joey Anderson and Colin Blackwell all spent the 2022-23 season on the Hawks’ NHL roster. But in this year’s training camp, none find themselves in the top four forward lines. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 28, 2023
Blackhawks reinvigorated by youth movement as training camp begins The presence of Connor Bedard and a number of other talented prospects lifted the mood at the first day of Hawks camp Thursday. Coach Luke Richardson said he hasn’t made any tweaks to his system yet, but he may eventually make some to accommodate the new personnel. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2023
Blackhawks notes: Colin Blackwell brings rescued puppies to practice Thirteen Golden Retriever dogs rescued by Determined to Rise Animal Foundation invaded the ice at Fifth Third Arena after practice Friday, bringing smiles to all faces. Blackwell and his fiancé initiated a partnership between the Hawks and the foundation. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 1, 2023
David Gust’s journey to first Blackhawks goal follows movie-like script After years of toiling away in the minor leagues and nearly quitting hockey last summer, Gust earned an NHL contract with his hometown team and then scored his first goal during his first shift. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26, 2023
Blackhawks use iPads on bench to gain key insights — but try not to get distracted Tyler Johnson is a frequent user of the tablets, where he can watch instant replays to analyze opponent’s formations and learn from his mistakes. Colin Blackwell, however, has weaned himself off that habit — and coach Luke Richardson isn’t a big fan in general, either. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023
Blackhawks’ Andreas Athanasiou moves back into spotlight with big performance Friday After a recent quiet stretch, Athanasiou erupted for three points and led the Hawks’ comeback Friday, offering a reminder he could also bring back value at the trade deadline. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 11, 2023
Which NHL arenas have the best and worst ice? The Blackhawks offer their opinions Players have long mentioned “good ice” or “bad ice.” But what qualities exactly make ice the best, and which arenas check those boxes? Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 22, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023 Blackhawks notes: Colin Blackwell has ‘more to give’ than he has shown so far Blackwell’s lack of production — one goal and five points in 36 games (entering Thursday) — embarrasses him, but his efforts this month to get to dirtier areas of the ice have been noticeable.
Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 11, 2022 Colin Blackwell owns up to mistakes, returns to Blackhawks’ lineup with new mindset Blackwell made a series of costly errors against the Sabres and Wild, then spent three games as a healthy scratch. But he believes “good things will come” if he can clean up his game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 26, 2022 Heavy hits earn Jarred Tinordi regular spot in Blackhawks’ defensive lineup Tinordi, who initially seemed like a short-term stopgap, has held a steady role on the second pair alongside Connor Murphy through the Hawks’ first six games.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 23, 2022 Blackhawks’ trendsetting penalty kill fuels another comeback win against Kraken After scoring short-handed in a third consecutive game for the first time since 2009, the Hawks rallied Sunday for a 5-4 win, also their third in a row.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 16, 2022 Blackhawks notebook: Another change to faceoff rule causes confusion Plus, Duncan Keith lands a front-office job with the Oilers and Filip Roos experiences Las Vegas for the first time.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 1, 2022 Blackhawks-Wild game in Milwaukee a special, long-awaited moment for Wisconsin hockey fans The preseason exhibition Sunday will mark the NHL’s first foray into Wisconsin in 29 years, and the Hawks’ underserved northern fan base is “jacked” about it.
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022 Colin Blackwell’s contract with Blackhawks is the latest height in journey from hockey’s brink At Harvard, lingering concussion symptoms made Blackwell believe his hockey career was over. Now, he’s joining the Hawks as an established, versatile NHL forward.
Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022 2 empty-net goals by Ilya Mikheyev seal Toronto’s 5-2 win, giving the Leafs a 2-1 series lead TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning cut a three-goal deficit to one in the third period before allowing two empty-net goals in a 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series at Amalie Arena.
Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022 Geoff Baker: Kraken GM Ron Francis now must finish repair job that began with trades GLENDALE, Ariz. — It was just Friday that defenseman Jeremy Lauzon was trotted out solo for the Kraken's first public autograph-signing session.
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2022 Colin Blackwell puts in the effort to help Kraken beat Predators, snap 7-game losing streak This being their final home game for two weeks, it’s possible some Kraken players on the ice Wednesday night won’t be back here for the team’s return.