Rising Above Challenges Means The Work Never Stops
A look at how the Blackhawks overcame their challenging road trip with a win, and how the head coach responded with more work
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In today’s edition, we look at what changed for the Blackhawks in an epic comeback win over the Sharks, and how head coach Luke Richardson has responded to the teams’ challenges.
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Blackhawks’ Richardson Utilizing Multi-Faceted Coaching Style
March 26, 2024 by Gail Kauchak
Head coach Luke Richardson has been a rather composed coach in his tenure with the Chicago Blackhawks. Now in his second full season in Chicago, the former NHL defenseman has always been direct, firm and consistent with his approach. He’s demanded respect and accountability from his players, but he does it by way of calm and detailed instruction. Never does he rant and rave. But apparently that changed last Saturday night (March 23). Richardson seems to already know how to push the right buttons with this team.
Blackhawks’ Comeback Win Means More Than 2 Points
March 25, 2024 by Hunter Crowther
The Chicago Blackhawks were down 4-0 to the San Jose Sharks near the midway mark of the second period in their game on March 23. Netminder Petr Mrazek looked shaken after giving up four goals on less than 20 shots; the offense was nowhere to be seen and head coach Luke Richardson was not pleased. But what followed was one of the most exciting games of the season, a 5-4 win in overtime, a victory for the ages and a performance that could be the one we look back on and think, “That’s when the tide turned … that’s when the Blackhawks started to turn things around.”