Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Chicago Blackhawks Rookie Camp Day II, first contact?

Day two and most of the spectators have figured that baby it is cold inside of "The Edge" nobody turned blue watching the boys on the ice today.

Today's big activity was the scrimmage game between "Blackhawk Vets" and the new guys. This scrimmage game consisted of two 25 minute periods with a long break between. It was a low contact and no fisticuffs seemed to be allowed or encouraged. Goalies were changed at 12 minute marks during the periods to give each rookie a chance at playing. This system gives a taste of each players ability but unlike Traverse City and the Red Wings Rookie Tournament it lacks intensity. Perhaps I'm too quick to judge, we will see what day three will show us.

Here are some images of the eager beavers on their summer vacations...




Powderhornhockey

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

That's so cool that you're going to the camps. I really wish I could go but it's a little bit aways from where I live.

Powderhornhockey said...

Thank you for reading, I'll keep posting! Wed was the first day I heard some good solid hits, one early fight. (Didn't see it, was still en route from work). Two days left and it is getting tighter each day as the guys gel a bit more as "teams".

Anonymous said...

Yay! I like this insider knowledge! Did you see Danis-Pepin fall at the end of the scrimmage?