Time for the Blackhawks to break out the bangsticks

Divers often carry special poles called powerheads or bangsticks, which operate essentially as shotguns triggered by impact with a shark. Time for the Blackhawks to metaphorically exchange their hockey sticks for bangsticks.

The Hawks advanced to the Western Conference Finals against the San Jose Sharks last night with a 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks. The Sharks ousted the Hawks' perennial nemesis, the Detroit Red Wings.

The winner of the Blackhawks-Sharks series will advance to the Stanley Cup Finals to face an opponent still to be determined.

ONE GOAL!