SOUTH BEND, IN -Collin Delia still isn't as famous as the fellow he unintentionally helped become an overnight sensation, Scott Foster. But that dynamic is changing because Delia, the goalie who came in from the warm, has been splendid of late for the enlivened Blackhawks.
When this season commenced, Delia jotted down a few achievements he would like to realize. One was to be part of Tuesday's Winter Classic featuring the Blackhawks and Boston Bruins at Notre Dame Stadium. That's a long way from Rockford, but he's here on merit.
In three games, Delia is 3-0 with a 1.67 goals against average and a .957 save percentage. When the 24-year-old from California--speaking of way out there-learned that Cam Ward would start between the pipes on New Year's Day, Delia responded as one who has quickly become someone you should know.
THE VERDICT: Delia's path to the spotlight
Team Historian Bob Verdi writes about Collin Delia's background, his journey to the Blackhawks and how the young goalie is soaking up the Winter Classic experience