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With the 2009-2010 NHL season gone, and the playoffs underway, it's time to reflect back on what truly has been one of the greatest Chicago Blackhawks season in recent history. While there were many doubts about the team coming into the regular season, such as Marian Hossa's shoulder injury, goaltending issues, and salary cap blunders, the Hawks have silenced the doubters, earning multiple franchise records, winning the Central Division, and playing smart hockey throughout most of the year.

Fans at Wrigley certainly got something to cheer about during the Cub's home opener against the Brewers. After a rough 2-4 start, the high expectations of fans are finally being rewarded. With 2 home runs in the third and 1 in the forth, the bleacher bums were as loud as ever.

On a hazy overcast day in Chicago, Illinois the Cubs sparked the 102 year-old tradition of "This year is the year," after once again having their home opener without winning the World Series in the previous season. The opponent for that game would be the Milwaukee Brewers, who were coming off an exciting walk-off homerun win by Casey McGehee to cap off a series loss to the St.