WASHINGTON – APRIL 11: Colby Cohen #25 of the Boston Terriers celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating the Miami Red Hawks during the NCAA Men’s Frozen Four Championship game on April 11, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington, DC. Boston defeated Miami 4-3 in overtime to win the national title. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Podcast: Cohen on new role with Hawks, NBC Sports Chicago originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
On the latest Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle and Charlie Roumeliotis are joined by former NHL player Colby Cohen, who was hired by the organization to be a content analyst. Cohen discusses what his role will be with the team and NBC Sports Chicago, dives into his hockey background and what it was like playing with Patrick Kane growing up. The guys also weigh in on the Blackhawks’ offseason moves and the excitement level for training camp.
0:20 - Cohen opens up about his new role with Blackhawks, NBC Sports Chicago
4:30 - Transitioning from player to media
5:55 - Cohen dives into his hockey background
9:10 - Cohen on scoring overtime winner to win national title for Boston University
15:45 - Cohen on being in the same draft class as Patrick Kane
19:00 - Cohen on what it was like to be a black ace during 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup run
27:45 - Cohen on playing against Jeremy Colliton in the AHL
32:00 - Cohen's relationship with former Blackhawks winger Jimmy Hayes, who passed away suddenly at the age of 31
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38:30 - Cohen on Blackhawks' offseason moves
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