The 1–1–0 Rockford IceHogs announced a move at goalie, loaning Cale Morris to the Chicago Blackhawks’ ECHL affiliate, the Indy Fuel. Morris appeared in seven games with the IceHogs last... Read more »
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs or Columbus Blue Jackets deadline moves in real-time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and come back... Read more »
Since we last saw the Fuel, they were riding high off a victory over the Rapid City Rush on Feb. 6. To recap up to the present, the Fuel defeated... Read more »
The Indy Fuel split a two-game series against the Rapid City Rush over the weekend. Matt Marcinew returns to the Fuel On Jan 2, the Fuel announced that forward Matt... Read more »
The Indy Fuel continued their league-leading ways with a series split with the Wheeling Nailers. Billy Christopoulos named Goaltender of the Week The Fuel’s Billy Christopolous was named the Warrior... Read more »
The Indy Fuel were forced to postpone their games against the Wheeling Nailers due to COVID-19. They got back to play the week of Jan. 18 against Tulsa. But, before... Read more »
The Indy Fuel have postponed their weekend series against the Wheeling Nailers. The Fuel and Nailers were scheduled to play in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday. The Nailers... Read more »
The Fuel picked up two more wins this past week to push their record to 8–1–0. Friday, Jan. 9 — Fuel 6, Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5 After starting the season... Read more »
The Fuel are off to the hottest start in franchise history, standing at 5–0–0 to open the season. Friday, Dec. 18 — Fuel 4, Kansas City Mavericks 3 The Fuel... Read more »
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum welcomed back the Indy Fuel and their fans for the first since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Friday, Dec. 11 — Fuel 4, Kansas City Mavericks 3... Read more »
The Indy Fuel will open their season this Friday against the Kansas City Mavericks at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Fuel will be one of 13 ECHL teams to begin their... Read more »
The Blackhawks announced on Sunday afternoon they traded defenseman Olli Maatta to the Los Angeles Kings, also retaining $750,108 of Maatta’s 2020–21 and 2021–22 salary. In return, the Blackhawks acquired... Read more »
As the Chicago Blackhawks take a little time to get some rest before the 2020–21 season, they have made a few moves and announcements to get some of their prospects... Read more »
On Thursday, the ECHL announced that it was suspending their season due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The move was made in accordance with the NHL and AHL suspending their seasons. On... Read more »
Fuel’s struggles continued this past week, falling in two of three games Friday, Feb. 28 — Kalamazoo 1, Fuel 0 Zeroed out, whitewashed, nothing! These were the words used to... Read more »
Wednesday, February 18th, Fuel 4, Fort Wayne 5. In their third annual Education Day game, the Indy Fuel hosted a critical central division rival, the Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets... Read more »
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs or Columbus Blue Jackets deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and... Read more »
The Fuel entered this weekend’s slate of games riding high. The team had rattled off five straight wins and moved up to third in the Central Division. The results were... Read more »
“Got three in a row. Go for one more, Go for it, Connect Four!” That was the Fuel’s mantra this past week stringing together four wins in a row. With... Read more »
The Indy Fuel missed a golden opportunity to gain some additional breathing room in the race for the playoffs, as Indy went 1-1-1 in their three-game slate over the weekend.... Read more »
In their quest for their second playoff appearance in franchise history, the Indy Fuel picked up a huge three points. In their two-game home stand, the Fuel lost in a... Read more »
The Indy Fuel were busy tweaking their roster again today, as they completed a trade to acquire Cliff Watson and Ryan Van Stralen from the Kansas City Mavericks for Sam... Read more »
Entering the weekend, the Indy Fuel were on the outside looking in of the playoff picture. After sweeping a two-game series with the Toledo Walleye, the Fuel looked to capitalize... Read more »
The Rockford Icehogs announced that Spencer Watson and Nathan Noel have been reassigned to the Indy Fuel. Watson signed a professional tryout contract with Rockford after scoring 20 goals and... Read more »
The Indy Fuel acquired Mathieu Foget from Greenville Swamp Rabbits in exchange for future considerations. Before joining the Fuel this season, Foget split time between the Brampton Beast and Greenville... Read more »
The Indy Fuel announced that they have acquired Christian Horn from the Norfolk Admirals for cash considerations. The 5’11, 176-pound forward comes to the Indy Fuel after playing 16 games... Read more »
The Indy Fuel continued its playoff push this weekend by taking two critical games from the Toledo Walleye. As it currently stands, Fuel are two points out of the last... Read more »
The Indy Fuel have announced that Connor McDonald has signed a standard player contract (SPC) with the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford Icehogs affiliate. The 6’1″, 181 lbs defenseman from Westerville,... Read more »
The Indy Fuel announced today that forward Spencer Watson has signed a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO) with the Rockford IceHogs. Appearing in 33 games with the Fuel this season, Watson... Read more »
Happy New Year, Everyone! The Indy Fuel kicked off their new year by adding 32-year-old goalie Dan Bakala to their roster. Bakala has spent the first half of this season... Read more »
The-Rink.com host “Gatekeeper” is joined by staff members Mario Tirabassi, Aaron Goldschmidt, Eric Andrews, Juliana Nikac and Ron Luce to talk in-depth about Blackhawks prospects. The Blackhawks sit at 2-1-1... Read more »
The-Rink thanks you for tuning in for the Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers series over the last five and a half weeks. But, in case you missed any... Read more »
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express... Read more »
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express... Read more »
As was introduced on Friday, The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will... Read more »
The-Rink holds a keen interest in the future of the Chicago Blackhawks and the development of their prospects, as prospects play an important role in determining a franchise’s success down... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” step back into the dusty Rink podcast studio to discuss the prospect camp and the Blackhawks fan convention with staff writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt.... Read more »
The Indy Fuel announced Friday that Doug Christiansen would be the third head coach in the history of the club. “We are very excited to have Doug join the Fuel... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — Three weeks after Brett Welychka’s decision to head to Denmark to play for the Esbjerg Energy, Indy Fuel defenseman Travis Brown decided to follow his teammate overseas. Brown joined... Read more »
The Blackhawks announced this week that they came to terms with 20-year-old Red Deer Rebels center and captain Reese Johnson. The 6’1″ 195 lbs Johnson has been listed only as... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink NCAA expert Aaron “A-A-Ron” Goldschmidt and convene to talk about the Blackhawks west coast road trip. Once again, we... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by returning Rinkcast guest Tyler Cameron aka Justin Lowe from www.HockeyBuzz.com to talk about the Blackhawks latest streak and the trade deadline. The... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by the great Forklift from www.HockeeNight.com to discuss what is going on with this Blackhawks franchise and their 5 game winning streak. Fork... Read more »
Fort Wayne Komets (21-16-1-2) at Indy Fuel (20-18-2-1) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (16.9%, 15th) Fort Wayne (15.1%, 22nd) Penalty... Read more »
It’s the All-Star Break, which means that it’s time to reflect on what has gone on in the fifth season for the Indy Fuel. The Fuel check into the halfway... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (20-17-2-1) took on the Cincinnati Cyclones (26-7-3-3) for the sixth time and the fifth time at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Saturday. Matt Tomkins got the starting... Read more »
Cincinnati Cyclones (25-7-3-3) at Indy Fuel (20-17-2-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.6%, T-20th) Cincinnati (12.7%, T-25th) Penalty Kill Indy... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by NHL Network Radio Blackhawks correspondent Uncle Al Cimaglia to discuss what we can expect from this Blackhawks franchise. There is actually... Read more »
Indy Fuel (19-17-1-0) at Wheeling Nailers (18-16-2-0) 3:05 PM Eastern WesBanco Arena Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (16.0%, 18th) Wheeling (20.4%, 4th) Penalty Kill Indy (85.5%,... Read more »
The Indy Fuel (19-17-1-0) entered the game against the Wheeling Nailers (18-16-2-0) with a 3-2 record against them. this year. To protect this winning record against Wheeling, Jason Pawloski backstopped the... Read more »
Indy Fuel (19-16-1-0) at Wheeling Nailers (17-16-2-0) 7:05 PM Eastern WesBanco Arena Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (16.5%, 14th) Wheeling (20.9%, 4th) Penalty Kill Indy (85.2%,... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron aka Justin Lowe to discuss the team’s return to earth. The Blackhawks trade Jan Rutta and a pick... Read more »
Fort Wayne Komets (19-14-0-1) at Indy Fuel (19-16-0-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.8%, T-17th) Fort Wayne (15.7%, T-19th) Penalty... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (18-15-0-0) entered Friday’s matchup with a sour taste in their mouth from their loss to the Fort Wayne Komets the night before. The Wheeling Nailers (16-15-2-0)... Read more »
Wheeling Nailers (16-14-2-0) at Indy Fuel (17-15-0-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.2%, T-19th) Wheeling (22.2%, 3rd) Penalty Kill Indy (83.3%,... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (17-15-0-0) faced the Fort Wayne Komets (17-14-0-1) in a Thursday night rivalry showdown. The Fuel are 1-2 this season against the team from up the interstate... Read more »
Fort Wayne Komets (16-14-0-1) at Indy Fuel (17-14-0-0) 7:05 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.6%, 18th) Fort Wayne (16.1%, T-14th) Penalty... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to talk about the Blackhawks and their happenings over the holidays. Our Indy Fuel beat writer Evan Miller gives us the first Indy Fuel... Read more »
The Indy Fuel (17-14-0-0) battled the Kalamazoo Wings (15-16-0-1) in Kalamazoo for the final game of their 2018 campaign in a matinée matchup. Matt Tomkins was back in the starter’s... Read more »
Indy Fuel (16-14-0-0) at Kalamazoo Wings (15-15-0-1) 3:00 PM Eastern Wings Event Center Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.0%, 21st) Kalamazoo (15.6%, T-16th) Penalty Kill Indy (83.5%,... Read more »
In the shadow of the 2019 Bridgestone Winter Classic, the Blackhawks surprised their fan base with a trade Sunday afternoon. They acquired left wing Drake Caggiula and defenseman Jason Garrison... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (16-14-0-0) took on the Brampton Beast (13-16-2-1) for the first time in the 2018-19 campaign Saturday night. Jason Pawloski saw action for just the third time... Read more »
Brampton Beast (12-16-2-1) at Indy Fuel (16-13-0-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.2%, 19th) Brampton (15.4%, 18th) Penalty Kill Indy (83.2%,... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (16-13-0-0) took on the ECHL leading Cincinnati Cyclones (20-6-2-2) on Friday in the second game of a three-game homestand. Matt Tomkins got the start once again... Read more »
Cincinnati Cyclones (20-5-2-2) at Indy Fuel (15-13-0-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (14.6%, 21st) Cincinnati (13.1%, 23rd) Penalty Kill Indy (82.8%,... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (15-13-0-0) started a three-game homestand on Thursday as they took on the Wheeling Nailers (15-12-2-0) for the fourth time this season. Matt Tomkins entered the night... Read more »
Wheeling Nailers (15-11-2-0) at Indy Fuel (14-13-0-0) 7:05 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.1%, 21st) Wheeling (20.7%, 3rd) Penalty Kill Indy (83.1%,... Read more »
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel took to the ice Friday night in a Central Division matchup against the Toledo Walleye. Matt Tomkins got the start in goal for the Fuel... Read more »
Kevin Lankinen got his second call in goal of the season tonight for the Indy Fuel. Lankinen backstopped the Fuel to a 4-1 win on Thursday to hand the Utah... Read more »
Indy Fuel (4-4-0-0) at Wheeling Nailers (1-3-0-0) 7:05 PM Eastern WesBanco Arena Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (19.4%, 8th) Wheeling (23.5%, 3rd) Penalty Kill Indy (84.6%,... Read more »
After an outstanding two games this past weekend, Indy Fuel goaltender Matt Tomkins was named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week. Tomkins also won this award with the Fuel last... Read more »
The Indy Fuel’s hot start continued Friday night as they took down yet another Central Division opponent in the Cincinnati Cyclones by a final score of 4-1. The Fuel are... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel discuss the start to the Blackhawks regular season. A new podcast review from JDofNations 2-0-1 is about as good as it gets for the start... Read more »
Jason Pawloski has seen Indianapolis lights before. In 2014, he helped the USHL’s Indiana Ice to a Clark Cup. On Friday, Pawloski made his professional debut with the Indy Fuel.... Read more »
According to reports from the beat writers travelling with the team, the Blackhawks were participating in their usual game day morning skate when backup goaltender Anton Forsberg left the ice... Read more »
The Blackhawks rookies took part in the Traverse City 2018 Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup this past weekend. The rookies went 2-2 and lost in the third place game last night.... Read more »
The Blackhawks officially released their 2018 training camp roster this afternoon and there were no big surprised added. The only non roster player invited to camp is defenseman Brandon Davidson,... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together in this short and sweet episode to discuss the scraps of Blackhawks news. What is a Puckpedia? John McDonough, Stan Bowman and the... Read more »
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp wrapped up Friday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The fans were treated to a scrimmage with the first full-ice five-on-five action of the... Read more »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by Rink prospect expert Eric Andrews to wrap up Blackhawks Prospect and Development Camp. The Blackhawks trade Marian Hossa’s contract, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jordan... Read more »
The Indy Fuel announced in a news release on Thursday that forwards Johnny McInnis and Kevin Dufour would sign with the team for the 2018-19 season. The pair joins forwards... Read more »
The Apartments According to an agreement between ECHL and all its parent clubs, teams must provide housing to all their players. The Indy Fuel have done just that with fully... Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks made made eight selections in the NHL Entry draft this year, and made two trades during the draft. The players that the organization selected are listed below,... Read more »
After a quick playoff exit in their inaugural playoff campaign, the Indy Fuel front office now has the off-season to look forward to. This season was full of roster moves... Read more »
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel answer mailsack questions and chat with PUCKHCKY CEO Matt Marini about the release of The-Rink.com PUCKHCKY apparel line The connections with The-Rink, PUCKHCKY and heavy... Read more »
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel are back to wrap up the Blackhawks season and the release of The-Rink.com PUCKHCKY Merch line. The Blackhawks season ends mercifully The Rockford Icehogs start their... Read more »
The Indy Fuel just completed their fourth season in the ECHL, a year that featured its fair share of ups and downs. During this season, the Fuel managed to put... Read more »
On Thursday, Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia was named the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year for Rockford. The award, selected by each AHL club, is presented to... Read more »