Chicago Blackhawks forward Brandon Bollig entered the NHL for one reason—his willingness to drop the gloves. The rugged fourth-liner is now showing some different facets to his game that have earned him some increased ice time.
Earning respect for his game instead of his fists may take awhile, however.
Here's a scenario for your consideration: Chicago beat Winnipeg, 5-1, on Saturday, but not included among the game's three stars was a player who contributed two points, as well as the game-winning goal.
If that player was, say, Marcus Kruger, you'd wonder why his effort wasn't recognized. However, because that player was Bollig, it's a lot easier to dismiss his contributions to the win.
Bollig sent a bullet over Ondrej Pavelec's stick early in the second period against the Jets. He also played a career-high 12:28, logging his goal and an assist. He was credited with three shots and a pair of hits, good enough to tie for the team-high in both categories.
Bollig joined Kruger as a plus-three for the afternoon to pace the 'Hawks. So, who were the game's three stars? Patrick Sha ...
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Chicago Blackhawks: Brandon Bollig Is Earning His Keep on the Fourth Line
November 5th, 2013 by Jon Fromi Leave a reply »
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