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Monica Murphy Vargas

Boston vs. Chicago: Which girl does it better?
 

Jun 19, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Chicago vs. Boston

Two historic cities, two storied franchises, two passionate female fans: so who has the advantage? We’re still waiting for the victor to emerge from the Stanley Cup Finals, but in the meantime, let’s take a closer look at two of our fellow female fans, both single girls living in Boston and Chicago.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Hawks Win Game 7; Eliminate Red Wings and Advance to Western Conference Finals
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May 30, 2013 | | Leave a comment

Considering the historic rivalry and the hatred between the two teams, it was only fitting that elimination Game 7 would go into overtime for the Blackhawks and the Red Wings. But after a 7-game series that proved to be much more difficult than originally thought, full of momentum shifts and heated battles, the Blackhawks once again prevailed, defying the odds and coming back from a 3-1 deficit to eliminate the Red Wings in the final game 7 and advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Wings vs. Hawks Game 7 Survival Guide: Where to Go, What to Wear, What to Know
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May 28, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Red Wings vs. Blackhawks Game 7 Survival Guide

Well ladies, here we are! The eve of the dreaded/beloved Game 7 between our Blackhawks and division rival Red Wings. In what turned out to be a much tougher and grittier series that expected, full of mind games and momentum shifts, it all comes down to the iconic Game 7 on Wednesday night at the Madhouse.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Hawks Win Back-to-Back Games Over MDW; Tie Series 3-3 and Force Game 7 on Wednesday Night
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May 28, 2013 | | Leave a comment

It was a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend for Chicago Blackhawks fans! Sure, the weather was crummy as we suffered through the coldest Memorial Day Weekend in Chicago in over 12 years, but none of that mattered much to Hawks fans.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Time to Panic? Hawks Shut Out 2-0 in Game 4 Loss; Now Face Elimination
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May 24, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Howard Game 5

Game 4 was a night of firsts for the Hawks. Unfortunately, they weren’t the fortuitous kind. The Blackhawks were shut out for the first time this season, 2-0 at the hands of the surging Red Wings, losing their third consecutive game for the first time this season and are now in a huge hole with Hawks fans in full-on panic mode.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

SDI Visits FOX Good Day Chicago for Madhouse Fashion Tips
 

May 17, 2013 | | Leave a comment

Chicago News and Weather | FOX 32 News

With a month of Blackhawk playoff action already underway, chances are you’ve had a playoff moment or two. We’re talking about those incidents when you are out and about cheering on the Hawks with little to show for your sport diva affiliation and love of the Hawks, besides a few fist pumps when Chelsea Dagger is cued up.

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Victoria L. Kendzierski

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Western Conference Semifinals Preview
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May 14, 2013 | | Leave a comment
Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Series Preview

Ladies, it’s time to get back into Blackhawk mode because the second round of the NHL Playoffs begins on Wednesday night. After eliminating the Minnesota Wild last Thursday night and five days rest, the Hawks continue on their quest for the Cup with their next opponent none other than the long standing division foes, the Detroit Red Wings.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Not So Wild After All: Hawks Eliminate Wild With 5-1 Win; Advance to 2nd Round
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May 10, 2013 | | Leave a comment


For the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 2010, the Blackhawks avoided elimination in the first round of the playoffs and advance to the second round, the Western Conference Semifinals with their 5-1 win last night over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Perfect Your Playoff Look: From the Sports Bar to the Madhouse
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May 6, 2013 | | Leave a comment

As if the playoffs weren’t sweet enough, throw in the arrival of spring and we’ve got ourselves a discussion worthy fashion opportunity here in Chicago.  While the arrival of warm weather is moving as fast as Derrick Rose’s return, just like the on-going DRose saga, we refuse to let ourselves get crapped out about situations we cannot control.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

The Science Behind the Playoff Beard
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May 1, 2013 | | Leave a comment
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You know the Blackhawks are in the Playoffs when you begin to witness an abundance of obvious facial hair.  Different from the winter beard that we welcome and support in the months of December through February, the Playoff beard is more forced – it is gnarlier, shaggier, louder – because it can be.

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Monica Murphy Vargas

Hawks Win Presidents’ Trophy With League’s Best Record
 

Apr 25, 2013 | | Leave a comment

One down, one to go. There are two trophies that NHL teams have their sites on each season, one is the President’s Trophy, the trophy awarded to the team with the league’s best record and the other is the the Lord Stanley’s Cup, the iconic trophy awarded to the winners of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Victoria L. Kendzierski

Blackhawks Go 2-0 in their Wild West Opening Weekend
 

Jan 20, 2013 | | Leave a comment


After a 123-day lockout, fans were hoping for a hot start from the Hawks and they certainly delivered! The Blackhawks went 2-0 on their opening weekend with back-to-back wins against the defending Stanley Cup Champions Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon and the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday night.

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