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CDL Dallas was an incredibly exciting event of high octane Call of Duty. The event was full of ups and downs for the Chicago Huntsmen. Chicago started group play with arguably the toughest opening match playing the Minnesota ROKKR. This match was an absolute nail biter with every map coming down to the wire. The…
Day one of the new CDL kicked off yesterday and it is apparent that a lot has changed from the typical LAN setup. Casting from home, production crews working remotely and post-game interviews where all teammates are present in and active in the discord are just a few of the new normals. One thing that…
Another week has gone by with no news on when the Call of Duty League will resume again. For some organizations, this unclear time could pose issues as they try to ramp up growth. For the Huntsmen this is no big deal as the organization continues to create high-quality content. Over the past few weeks,…
With the CDL on hold for the time being the fans are craving competitive Call of Duty. Although the fans cannot have tournament play at this moment in time, the league and organizations have been working hard to fill the void. The Huntsmen are no exception to this. Over the past few weeks the Huntsmen…
With the CDL matches on pause it is a crucial time for teams to be improving. Matches are not set to resume for the time being and players have ample time to perfect their craft in the interim. Many players have taken to playing Warzone in addition to 10s to improve their game. So far…
As part of the Chicago Huntsmen’s early success, they have found particular success in the respawn game modes. Early on Chicago showed dominance in map one, but overall the Huntsmen have proven Hardpoint and Domination are their bread and butter. In their early CDL success, the Huntsmen have been perfect on one hardpoint map in…
In these ever uncertain times, people across the world find themselves quarantined in their home for an unspecified amount of time. This week, Hecz sat down with Scump, Envoy and MBoZe to discuss their quarantine essentials. Although people can leave their residence to obtain essential items, the players assume they are truly stuck at home.…
With the hectic times early 2020 has brought so far, it is been a crazy three months. More recently the CDL moved all home stand matches to online only. Thousands upon thousands of sports and esports fans have flooded social media with their opinions of the current situation. In times like this it is most…
It has been an extremely hectic few weeks for fans around the world. With COVID-19 capturing headlines everywhere people look, it is hard to escape discussing it. COVID-19 is increasingly affecting more and more parts of fans’ daily life, the CDL included. Given the unfortunate spread and limited information regarding the Coronavirus the CDL has…
This year it is no secret that the Chicago Huntsmen have one of the most talented rosters in the Call of Duty League. The roster is full of seasoned veterans, except for Dylan ‘Envoy’ Hannon. Envoy recently turned 20 and is one of the sub players along with Scump on the Huntsmen. Envoy brings the…
The Chicago Huntsmen have put the fans of the CDL on notice that they are a powerhouse. As part of their early success, the Huntsmen have found lots of success in the respawn game modes. Chicago have found particular success around Domination on St. Petrograd where the Huntsmen have earned a 3-1 record. On St.…
Although CDL Atlanta did not go the way of the Chicago Huntsmen, the team is off to a great start. The last event might not have ended how the Huntsmen fans would have liked, but it is imperative to take a deep breath and look at the bigger picture when evaluating Chicago’s CDL performance thus…
Although the stars on the mainstage are incredibly important to Call of Duty, cultivating the talent of tomorrow is also imperative when it comes to the CDL. Facilitating the development of professionals in the amateur scene and creating a path for them to enter the league is important to constantly refresh talent in the league.…
The Chicago Huntsmen are coming off a poor performance at CDL Atlanta by their standards and the standard of their fans. Plagued by sloppy play all weekend, the Huntsmen did not look like their typical selves when on the main stage. This past weekend shed light on many flaws still apparent in Chicago’s gameplay and…
The Chicago Huntsmen have started the CDL 2020 with a bang, cementing themselves as a top two team early on. The road to the top has not been flawless with the Huntsmen overcoming lots of adversity early on. To continue to remain at the top of the CDL, Chicago have a few key areas to…
This weekend the Call of Duty League will travel to Atlanta for their homestand. The teams attending the event are either at the top of the standings or hungry for CDL points making for an interesting mix of teams. Coming off of winning CDL London, the Chicago Huntsmen are looking to continue their strong start…
The Chicago Huntsmen have been perfect this season having not lost a series yet. The Huntsmen have certainly made a statement so far in 2020 and now is the time to take their feet off the gas. It is time to examine how Chicago can continue their flawless start. Winning Map 1 Since the 2020…
This past weekend the Chicago Huntsmen continued their hot streak winning CDL London and jumping out to first place in the standings. Although the Huntsmen did not drop a series last weekend, the road to prosperity was not a cake walk. Championship Sunday was turbulent, but the Huntsmen emerged victorious thanks to a few defining…
With the opening weekend of the inaugural Call of Duty League a few days away, teams across the world prepare to compete in Minnesota. The Chicago Huntsmen have carefully crafted a roster in order to prosper this season. Ahead of the first event this year, here is a team preview of the Chicago Huntsmen. Roster…