In this episode, Brooks Merrill dives into the 2015 Chicago Blackhawks season, the year that locked in a modern dynasty. From Patrick Kane’s collarbone injury and comeback to the key mid-season additions like Vermette and Timonen that reshaped the roster, Brooks breaks down how Chicago pushed through doubt and pressure to chase one more banner.

You’ll relive the playoff run that tested everything: the Nashville battle, the Minnesota sweep, the seven-game war with Anaheim, and the gritty Stanley Cup Final against Tampa. It all leads to a third championship in six years and the defining moment of an era.

The last peak. The final crown. The dynasty, defined.

In this episode, Brooks Merrill takes listeners back to one of the most iconic moments in Chicago Blackhawks history: the unforgettable 17 seconds that flipped the 2013 Stanley Cup Final on its head. From the offseason departures that reshaped the locker room to the strategic additions that set the stage for another championship run, Brooks breaks down how the Blackhawks built a roster capable of greatness.

You’ll relive the electric regular season, the near-record start, and the adversity that tested their depth and resolve. Then, Brooks dives deep into the playoffs—highlighting rivalries, momentum swings, and the defining performances that brought Chicago back to hockey’s mountaintop.

And finally, the moment itself: two goals, 17 seconds apart… and a dynasty solidified.

The dynasty had to start somewhere. In Episode One, host Brooks Merrill rewinds to the 2010 Chicago Blackhawks season, the year everything changed. From a young core finally coming into its own to the bold front-office moves that reshaped the franchise, this premiere episode breaks down how a long-suffering team transformed into a serious NHL franchise.

Brooks walks you through the momentum swings, the playoff run, and the moments that proved this group was ready to break through. If you want to understand how a dynasty is built, it starts right here on Madhouse Memories.

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