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CHICAGO (AP) — After years of hype, highlights and piles of points — so many points at every level — Connor Bedard has arrived at his first NHL training camp with the Chicago Blackhawks. Even Bedard, used to the hockey spotlight and incredibly composed at just 18 years old, knew it was a moment. He warmed up for training camp with three goals and an assist in an impressive performance in his only game in the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in Minnesota last weekend. Hopefully he just continues to grow.”The biggest concern with Bedard heading into his first NHL season just might be his relative lack of size. I think he’s used to that.”___

Persons: —, — Connor Bedard, Bedard, ” Bedard, It’s, Bedard —, Taylor, Colin Blackwell, Jalen Luypen, Jeff Greenberg, “, Connor Murphy, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Tom, Luke Richardson, We’re, doesn't, “ I’ve, ”, it’s, can’t, ” Richardson, “ He’s, He’s, I’m, Crosby Organizations: CHICAGO, NHL, Chicago Blackhawks, Blackhawks, baseball's Detroit Tigers, Regina Pats, Western Hockey League, Canada, Calder, ” Blackhawks Locations: Chicago, Minnesota

☆ In Chicago, Keeping the Heritage of Black Dance Moving
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( Emma R. Cohen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On a warm July afternoon, Princess Mhoon, the director of the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, was sitting in a bustling cafe on the outskirts of the University of Chicago’s campus in Hyde Park. Her parents met in an African dance class, and her father was a drummer for local dance companies. So, we had cherry vitamin C — that was my candy.”Recounting her early life, Mhoon, 47, moved through a who’s who of Chicago’s rich Black dance scene. Mhoon trained in African dance with Muntu Dance Theater and learned techniques of the African American diaspora with Najwa Dance Corps, both near where she grew up on the South Side. Several of these companies are now being brought together by the Chicago Black Dance Legacy Project, an initiative that strives to help sustain Black dance makers in the city and offer lasting acknowledgment for their contributions.

Persons: Mhoon, “, ”, Katherine Dunham, Homer Bryant, ” Mhoon Organizations: Chicago Black, University of Chicago’s, Kenwood Academy, Black Arts Movement, Najwa Dance Corps Locations: Hyde Park, Chicago

[1/3] Jun 28, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Connor Bedard puts on a Chicago Blackhawks jersey after being taken with the first pick in the 2023 NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsJune 28 (Reuters) - The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the first pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in hopes the young centre can help bring the storied franchise back into contention for a Stanley Cup. "It's hard to put into words," Bedard said about being drafted by the six-time champions. Bedard's first game as a professional will be Oct. 10 when the Blackhawks face Sidney Crosby and the Penguins in Pittsburgh. The Anaheim Ducks surprised some, including Leo Carlsson, when they used the second pick to draft the big Swedish centre.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Christopher Hanewinckel, " Bedard, Sidney Crosby, Bedard, Patrick Kane, Connor McDavid, Western Hockey League's Regina, Kane, Leo Carlsson, " Carlsson, University of Michigan's Adam Fantilli, Will Smith, David Reinbacher, Rory Carroll, Frank Pingue, Muralikumar Anantharaman, Chris Reese Organizations: Chicago Blackhawks, Bridgestone Arena, The Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, Stanley, Blackhawks, Penguins, Chicago, Western Hockey League's, Western Hockey League's Regina Pats, WHL, Anaheim Ducks, University of Michigan's, Columbus Blue Jackets, San Jose Sharks, Montreal Canadiens, Thomson Locations: Nashville , Tennessee, USA, Pittsburgh, American, Nashville, Los Angeles, Toronto

☆ Bedard offers Blackhawks a chance to fast-track the rebuild
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

There is no reason to think the Chicago Blackhawks will not use the top pick of the NHL Draft on Wednesday in Nashville to select Canadian Bedard, who has positioned himself as the best prospect since Connor McDavid entered the league in 2015. "Connor Bedard is one of those unique, elite talents who belongs in the same category as other generational talents before him such as Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby," said Dan Marr, Vice President of NHL Central Scouting. At age 15, Bedard became the first WHL player to be granted exceptional player status to enter the league at an early age. The NHL Draft, featuring 224 selections, will take place over two days starting with the first round on Wednesday. Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Connor Bedard, Bedard, Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Dan Marr, Western Hockey League's Regina, Patrick Kane, Kane, Frank Pingue, Toby Davis Organizations: Stanley, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL, NHL Central Scouting, Western Hockey League's, Western Hockey League's Regina Pats, WHL, Blackhawks, Chicago, Thomson Locations: Nashville, American, Toronto

☆ From Biden cabinet, Walsh hits the ice as head of NHLPA
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-30 | by ( Steve Keating | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"I personally support the LGBTQ community and always will," Walsh said. "I don't think that the LGBTQ community should feel that NHL hockey players are turning their back on that community the majority of players wore the jersey." The NHL's ambition of expanding its global footprint and the massive success of the recent World Baseball Classic have increased talk of a World Cup of Hockey in 2025. "I think it is a little bit to early to talk about who is involved in the tournament and who is not," said Walsh. "We should get the tournament on paper and start the conversation going forward what it will look like."

☆ NHL roundup: Bruins become fastest to 100 points
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +7 min

With their ninth consecutive win, the Bruins improved to 48-8-5 on the season and became the fastest team in NHL history to record 100 points, doing so in 61 games. Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo and David Krejci each recorded two assists while Patrice Bergeron and Connor Clifton also scored goals. Casey Mittelstadt scored the lone goal and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves for the Sabres, who dropped their second straight. The Lightning are 2-3-3 in their past eight games and have lost three straight for the first time. The Stars gave goalie Matt Murray his NHL debut, and he finished with 19 saves for the win.

☆ NHL roundup: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov caps hat trick in OT
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Sabers 7, Capitals 4Dylan Cozens delivered his first career hat trick, and Buffalo defeated visiting Washington. Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist for Buffalo, while Cozens added an assist for the first four-point game of his career. T.J. Oshie scored his fourth goal in three games and added an assist, and Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and an assist, and Shayne Gostisbehere also scored a goal for Arizona. Trocheck added an assist, and Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist.

☆ Blackhawks' Toews stepping back to deal with long COVID symptoms
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews announced on Sunday that he is stepping back while he deals with symptoms of long COVID-19 and chronic immune response syndrome. Toews, who has won three Stanley Cup titles with the NHL's Blackhawks and two Olympic gold medals representing Canada, last played on Jan. 28 before taking a break to focus on his health. "It has been really challenging to play through these symptoms," Toews said in a statement. "I am thankful for the patience and support of my teammates, the coaching staff, and the entire Blackhawks organization." Toews was selected third overall by Chicago in the 2006 NHL Draft and was named captain in 2008.

☆ NHL roundup: Auston Matthews' return boosts Leafs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/6] Feb 15, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) battles for the puck with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Caleb Jones (82) in front of Blackhawks goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY SportsFebruary 16 - Auston Matthews had a goal and an assist in his return after missing five games with a sprained knee, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs earn a 5-2 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. The Maple Leafs went 2-3-0 while Matthews was out. Conor Timmins added a goal, and the Maple Leafs goalie Ilya Samsonov made 27 saves. Lazar and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson left due to lower-body injuries, and goalie Arturs Silovs stopped 22 shots in his NHL debut.

☆ Hall of Famer 'Golden Jet' Bobby Hull dies at 84
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Former NHL star Bobby Hull (L) embraces his son Brett Hull during an on-ice ceremony to introduce the 2009 Hockey Hall of Fame inductees before the Toronto Maple Leafs' and Detroit Red Wings' NHL hockey game in Toronto November 7, 2009. REUTERS/ Mike Cassese/File PhotoJan 30 (Reuters) - Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the first National Hockey League player to score more than 50 goals in a season, has died at the age of 84, the Chicago Blackhawks said on Monday. "Hull is part of an elite group of players who made a historic impact on our hockey club," the Blackhawks said in a statement. "When Bobby Hull wound up to take a slapshot, fans throughout the NHL rose to their feet in anticipation and opposing goaltenders braced themselves," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. The decision cost Hull a chance to play for Team Canada in the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union as the NHL blocked his participation.

☆ NHL roundup: Kraken use huge 2nd period to down Blackhawks
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +9 min

[1/4] Jan 14, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) and Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) look for the puck in the Calgary zone during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Flames 6, Stars 5Nazem Kadri, Rasmus Andersson and Chris Tanev collected one goal and one assist apiece as visiting Calgary rode a four-goal second period to a victory over Dallas. Bruins 4, Maple Leafs 3Matt Grzelcyk scored with 1:16 left in the third period to lift host Boston past Atlantic Division rival Toronto. Grzelcyk scored his second goal of the season and first since Oct. 28, firing a bomb from above the left circle with David Krejci screening Maple Leafs goaltender Matt Murray. Paul Cotter, Keegan Kolesar and William Karlsson scored goals and Logan Thompson made 33 saves for Vegas.

☆ Alleged drunk driver arrested after crashing tractor trailer into bus carrying Chicago high school hockey team
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-13 | by ( Julianne Mcshane | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

An alleged drunk driver of a tractor trailer was arrested by police Saturday in northern Indiana after he allegedly ran a red light and crashed into a school bus carrying an out-of-state high school hockey team, knocking it onto its side and leaving more than a dozen people on board with injuries. Sixteen of the 26 people on board — which included 23 students, two coaches and a bus driver — sustained injuries, authorities said. "Our community stands in support of our JV hockey team that was involved in an accident after a travel contest last night," the post read. “We send our thoughts and prayers to the Saint Ignatius College Prep’s hockey team, their coaches and their families after the team was involved in a serious bus accident last night. The Illinois bus driver consented to a blood draw, police said.

The Tampa Bay Lightning suspended defenseman Ian Cole after a woman accused him on social media of sexually abusing her when she was underaged, the team said Sunday night. “The Tampa Bay Lightning is aware of the allegations against player Ian Cole and are cooperating fully with the NHL on an investigation. "While we continue to gather more details, we have decided to suspend Ian Cole, with pay, pending the results of an investigation. I completely deny these allegations and will fully cooperate with the NHL and the Tampa Bay Lightning, their officials and legal departments in the forthcoming investigation," Cole said in a statement. "I look forward to clearing my name and demonstrating to the NHL and the Tampa Bay Lightning that these allegations are unfounded.

☆ Spirite încinse pe gheaţă. Zdeno Chara a dominat duelul cu Matt Martin
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-28 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Au fost spirite încinse în liga profesionistă nord-americană de hochei, unde mai mulți jucători au transformat gheața în ring de box. „Veteranul” Zdeno Chara, de la Washington Capitals, a dominat confruntarea cu Matt Martin de la New York Islanders. Un alt duel a avut loc în partida dintre New Jersey Devils și Philadelphia Flyers. Jeremy Lauzon de la Boston Bruins a avut ceva de împărțit cu Teddy Blueger, jucătorul formației Pittsburgh Penguins. El a fost suspendat în total 17 minute pentru că l-a provocat pe Erik Cernak.

Persons: Matt Martin, Michael McLeod, Travis Sanheim, Jeremy Lauzon, Teddy Blueger, Connor Murphy, Erik Cernak Organizations: Philadelphia Flyers, Bruins, Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks Locations: americană, Washington, New York, New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago

Echipa de baseball Cleveland Indians îşi schimbă numele pentru că este considerat rasistCunoscuţi cu acest nume de peste un secol, după ce l-au adoptat în 1915, Indians sunt sub presiune să-şi abandoneze numele, din partea grupurilor de influenţă amerindiană. Franciza a decis, în 2018, să renunţe la emblema care-l reprezintă pe Şeful Wahoo, o caricatură stereotipă a amerindienilor, pentru a răspunde criticilor, înainte de a lansa un studiu aprofundat asupra numelui său. Potrivit New York Times, echipa ar urma să anunţe, în această săptămână, schimbarea numelui, fără a specifica însă dacă această modificare va fi însoţită de prezentarea noii identităţi a clubului. Pe Twitter, preşedintele încă în funcţie, Donald Trump, nu a ezitat să critice această mişcare, estimând, duminică, „că nu este o veste bună, nici măcar pentru indieni”. Trei cluburi profesioniste poartă în continuare nume legate de amerindieni, Chicago Blackhawks (hochei), Atlanta Braves (baseball) şi Kansas City Chiefs (fotbal american).

Persons: Cleveland Indians îşi, Franciza, Anunţul, foştii, Donald Trump Organizations: York Times, Civil, Kansas City Chiefs Locations: Indians, York, Chicago Blackhawks, Atlanta, Kansas, american

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