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Bosc Ulrich II
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 Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:32 pm Post subject: Blackhawks Comcast discussing tv home games for THIS season! |
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http://blackhawks.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=340871
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| Representatives of the Chicago Blackhawks met with Comcast SportsNet executives today to begin discussions about televising some home games this hockey season. |
| Rocky Wirtz memo to Blackhawks employees wrote: |
It’s important to understand that Comcast SportsNet’s current schedule was developed well over a year ago, so fitting the Blackhawks into that schedule cannot be done overnight. No definitive agreement has been reached at this time, however, we are convinced that it is the appropriate next step to re-energize Chicago hockey fans and create new fans. We are also working on a long term strategy for televising additional home games in the future.
As we have already shown, we will continue to embrace positive changes and remain committed to a bright future. We hope to be able to provide additional information on this effort in the very near future. |
Supposedly the other Wirtz son was expected to take over the team and it was going to be business as usual for the Hawks. Rocky takes control, first the Pulford move and now this. This is fantastic.
http://blackhawks.nhl.com/ext/rockywirtzmemo.pdf
This is an absolute must-read, if only for the paragraph that begins with "This is a tribute to Dad" 
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At the very least, fans can always say about Rocky's era:
"Well, he's not as bad as his dad."
To have Chicago sports fans not get to see Toews & Kane on TV this winter would be a near tragedy.
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| saskhab wrote: |
At the very least, fans can always say about Rocky's era:
"Well, he's not as bad as his dad."
To have Chicago sports fans not get to see Toews & Kane on TV this winter would be a near tragedy. |
I think Rocky realizes that this would be a great time to get those two on tv, people in the seats, and finally generate some buzz in the city. The Hawks haven't really had anything to generate a buzz since the early 90's, so now is a great time.
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This could possibly be the begining of the revival of the Black Hawks. The news of this possible home TV deal could really be the start of smething fantastic for Chicago and the NHL as a whole.
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| This could possibly be the begining of the revival of the Black Hawks. The news of this possible home TV deal could really be the start of smething fantastic for Chicago and the NHL as a whole. |
As long as the Hawks haven't faded COMPLETELY into oblivion under Wirtz' reign 
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20071023.WBhockeyblog20071023141703/WBStory/WBhockeyblog/
11 home game TV package to be announced for this season, starting with Nov. 11 vs. Detroit (traditionally the best attendance draw in Chicago). Lots of advertisers are apparently lining up as well.
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Awesome! That was fast as hell! Great first game to do it for, as well.
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