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John Dietz

Shaw Local

Chicago, IL, United States

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Past articles by John:

Hot-hitting Alfonso Rivas deserves a spot in Cubs’ starting lineup

The Cubs have lost 5 of 6 and now face a daunting stretch that begins Tuesday in Atlanta. → Read More

Hot-hitting Alfonso Rivas deserves a spot in Cubs’ starting lineup

The Cubs have lost 5 of 6 and now face a daunting stretch that begins Tuesday in Atlanta. → Read More

Hot-hitting Alfonso Rivas deserves a spot in Cubs’ starting lineup

The Cubs have lost 5 of 6 and now face a daunting stretch that begins Tuesday in Atlanta. → Read More

Wheaton North uses trickery, tough ‘D’ to top Providence

Trickery sets the tone, defense does the rest in 30-7 victory to lift Wheaton North to 2-0 → Read More

Blackhawks, Bulls allowed to have fans beginning May 7

Tickets can only be purchased in pods of two or four adjacent seats → Read More

Crawford soars in win over Stars, Hawks extend Central lead

The Blackhawks weren't at their best, but marquee players came through --again -- to keep Western Conference-leading Chicago on a roll. Patrick Kane scored his team-leading 33rd goal in regulation and connected again in the shootout as the Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Thursday night to open an eight-point lead for first place in the Central Division. → Read More

Hartman gets to start at center again vs. Stars

Joel Quenneville was so impressed with Ryan Hartman's play at center in a 5-4 OT loss Tuesday night that the Blackhawks coach gave the rookie another shot at it Thursday against Dallas. → Read More

Former Blackhawk Sharp: 'It's been a tough season for sure"

Patrick Sharp minced no words before Dallas played the Blackhawks on Thursday at the United Center: "It's been a tough season, that's for sure." → Read More

Another interesting line change for Chicago Blackhawks

Did Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville stumble upon something Tuesday night when he played Ryan Hartman at center on Patrick Kane's line? Time will tell, but it was certainly an interesting -- and productive -- experiment during an overtime loss to Vancouver. → Read More

Chicago Blackhawks battle back again to gain a point

Tuesday night it was a similarly crazy comeback as the Chicago Blackhawks wiped out a 4-1 third-period deficit against Vancouver and somehow pulled out a point in a 5-4 overtime loss at the United Center. → Read More

Blackhawks' Rasmussen trying to make best of reduced playing time

Dennis Rasmussen's season is turning into a carbon copy of what happened to him last year. The Blackhawks' forward refuses to complain, though, and says he's happy about the increased competition on the roster. → Read More

Hayden scoring high grades with Chicago Blackhawks

A completely at ease John Hayden has aced his early tests with the Chicago Blackhawks. "You like his composure in games, his thought process, physicality," said coach Joel Quenneville after Hayden had 2 assists Sunday in a 6-3 win over Colorado. → Read More

With playoffs clinched, Blackhawks chasing Presidents' Trophy

Jonathan Toews on the Chicago Blackhawks' reaching the playoffs for a ninth straight season: "For us in this day and age to get to that number is a huge accomplishment." → Read More

Faceoffs only real issue for Chicago Blackhawks' Schmaltz

Nick Schmaltz has had quite a season, but it would get even better if the Chicago Blackhawks forward started winning his fare share of faceoffs. → Read More

Three goals in 34 seconds does it for Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks pull off wild comeback to beat Avalanche. → Read More

Kane has eyes on back-to-back scoring title

After a slow start to the season, Blackhawks star Patrick Kane has his sights set on a second straight scoring title. What's the secret to Kane taking his game to the next level? → Read More

Blackhawks outlast Senators

Chicago Blackhawks win a defensive battle in Ottawa, and now lead Minnesota by 3 points in the Central Division. → Read More

Chicago Blackhawks to be without Anisimov for 3-4 weeks

The Chicago Blackhawks will be without Artem Anisimov for 3-4 weeks. The center suffered a leg injury during the team's 4-2 victory at Montreal on Tuesday. → Read More

Anisimov injured in Blackhawks victory

The Chicago Blackhawks get good news on Artem Anisimov after 4-2 victory in Montreal. → Read More

Short day for Wild goalie Dubnyk

Minnesota's Devan Dubnyk was pulled from the Chicago Blackhawks' 4-2 victory after seeing just 2 shots. "You follow a goalie for 68 games, you sort of know his traits and his trends," said Minnesota coach Brue Boudreau. "He didn't look like he was following the puck well for wont of a better term." → Read More