Jeff Hawkins

Jeff Hawkins

Joined: Apr 3, 2017

Jeff Hawkins is a career sportswriter who has collected eight industry awards, including two Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) honors. Author of four youth sports books, Hawkins has served as a beat writer for the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Adirondack IceHawks, Adirondack Lumberjacks, and Hickory Crawdads. A husband and father, Hawkins enjoys live eclectic music, mountain biking, running 5k trail events, and watching Film Noir.

Apr 17, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) attempts a shot in game three of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won in overtime 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Nashville Predators: P.K. Subban Proving Worth in Playoffs

Apr 14, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) celebrates his goal against Montreal Canadiens with teammates during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

Rangers Mats Zuccarello Excels Two Years After Possible Career Ender

Apr 12, 2017; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators in the third period as part of game one of the first round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Canadian Tire Centre. The Bruins won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Bruins’ Sean Kuraly Rescues Season With Second Overtime Goal

Mar 16, 2017; Raleigh, NC, USA; Minnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) watches the play against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-1. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports

Minnesota Wild’s Devan Dubnyk Makes Series Mark

Mar 28, 2017; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Alexander Radulov (47) reacts with teammates including Phillip Danault (24) and Max Pacioretty (67) after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens’ Radulov Reviving NHL Career Prior to Free Agency

Apr 4, 2017; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) allows a goal during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Scottrade Center. The Jets won 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kane-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Blues Not Surprised by Allen’s Star Rising in Playoffs

Mar 7, 2017; Saint Paul, MN, USA; St Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen (34) makes a save in the third period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center. The St Louis Blues beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

St. Louis Blues Must Match Allen’s Effort in Game 2

Dec 20, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; St. Louis Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock watches his team take on the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. The Blues defeat the Stars 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas Stars Hire Former Head Coach Ken Hitchcock for Second Time

Apr 8, 2017; Detroit, MI, USA; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Galchenyuk (27) receives congratulations from defenseman Nikita Nesterov (89) after scoring in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Montreal won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Montreal Canadiens Forward Galchenyuk Enduring New Playoff Role on the Fourth Line

Mar 15, 2017; Denver, CO, USA; Detroit Red Wings fans react to a goal by center Andreas Athanasiou (72) in the first period against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Detroit Red Wings Say Goodbye to the Joe