So, the Chicago Bliss had their opener. This blog, which has followed the Chicago Force, contacted the Bliss several times over the summer with a request to watch their workouts. The request went to Los Angeles and then died.

So, we do not have a lot of information for you on the Chicago Bliss and their winning game, a season opener at that. It is one of just two appearances for the team at the...more

Jeff Long and Ken Manson report at the Chicago Tribune about the troubles that are beginning to ensnare the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. It was a story covered in part in this column too, when the United Hockey League Chicago Hounds were unable to reach an agreement with the Sears Centre for a lease renewal and folded. It could also be the future story of the Metro Centre in Rockford, home of the American Hockey League Rockford IceHogs and...more

Patrick and  James Kane went on the record today entering a plea of not guilty before Buffalo Chief City Judge Thomas P. Amodeo.
 to misdemeanor and violation charges tied to the alleged assault of Jan Radecki a Buffalo cab driver on August 10th.

In a short statement to reporters outside of the courtroom according to the Buffalo News Patrick Kane stated "Today was a tough day for us. You know, I just reiterated to the judge that I'm not guilty of any crime, and I'm confident in the legal process," . He said.
"Right now, much more can't be...more

It's misdemeanors and a violation each for Patrick Kane and his cousin James M Kane.  According to the Buffalo News the the Erie County  grand jury passed down bills of inditement  for charges of third-degree assault and theft of services, both misdemeanors and harassment, a violation. No felony charges there for either Kane.  
Both Patrick and James Kane will be in Buffalo City  court tomorrow for arraignment.  It would be typical of a first offender case such as this that the Kane's attorney, Paul Cambria will be working for a plea arrangement with DA Frank Sedita III.  We shall...more