Is there a big, collective sigh of relief coming from the fans of the Chicago Blackhawks?
Finally—after the ferocious hit from Raffi Torres in game three of last years playoff series against the Phoenix Coyotes—Marian Hossa is back on the ice.
CSN Chicago's Tracey Myers first reported the news and shared that Hossa was out on the ice Tuesday, skating amongst a couple of Blackhawks coaches. Included on the ice with Hossa was strength and conditioning coach for the team, Kevin Delaney.
Hossa is a key player for the team if they plan to once again return to NHL supremacy and win the Stanley Cup.
Other than Jonathan Toews, Hossa may be the best all-around player on the 'Hawks roster. He plays hard in all ends of the ice and many times is the first forward back to help out the defence on the back check.
Whether it is killing penalties, playing on the power play or during even strength time—Hossa is always a factor.
As important Hossa is on the ice for the Blackhawks, it is more crucial for the team to make sure he is 100 per cent healthy to play again.
There would be nothing worse then Hossa r ...
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Marian Hossa: Chicago Blackhawks Star Returns to the Ice
October 2nd, 2012 by Taylor Giffin Leave a reply »
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