Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals kicks off tonight as Antti Niemi and the surging Chicago Blackhawks host the suprising Philadelphia Flyers led by perennial Lady Bing contender Chris Pronger. I know we here at MHH have a rooting interest in both teams as several of our members have ties to the Chicago area and the 'Hawks while others have continued to show Ian Laparriere all the love he is due. Tune in tonight on NBC for the start of the last push to the Holy Grail of Hockey, starting at 8 pm eastern. Here's some more game-day reading for you:
From the Rink's Preview link-dump
TSN's look at History Being Made
Pierre Lebrun's ESPN Series Breakdown