(Editor’s note: This is the seventh installment of this series, where we reach out to other writers from around the SB Nation family to learn more about their history with the sport, how the Blackhawks line up with other teams, and some general hockey talk.)
Let’s start with a shout out to Nick Morgan’s mom for instilling his passion for hockey at a young age — even if it was for the Red Wings.
“I grew up outside of Detroit, and she would tell me stories about the old Olympia Stadium and watching Gordie Howe play,” Morgan said.