Scouting the Chicago Steel: 2020 NHL Entry Draft prospects
The Chicago Steel were running away with the regular season in USHL and were all set to continue to break team records with weeks left in the regular season. But,… Read more »
Season or no season: Columbus Blue Jackets have much to be happy about
Remember when this was the season that the wheels would come off the Columbus Blue Jackets, with the free agency losses of Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky? After eliminating everyone’s… Read more »
Jonathan Toews donates to Chicago COVID-19 Response Fund
It is a difficult time in the world. There is no hockey. There are no sports. The news is no fun. We are stuck inside. We need good news and… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 15 – Don’t Fear the Reaper
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together to discuss the COVID-19 lockdown and postponement of all professional sports. Blackhawks, IceHogs and Fuel seasons postponed What scenarios have we… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs living in limbo during AHL season suspension
March 11, 2020 will forever be remembered by sports fan around the world. Heck, even non-sports fans will remember the day that the world seemed to grind to a halt…. Read more »
Rocky Wirtz addresses season postponement, state of Blackhawks
With the worldwide pandemic postponing every major sport, there are few things to report as far as the Chicago Blackhawks go. As a result, the NBC Sports Chicago team had… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: ECHL cancels season and Kelly Cup Playoffs
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 »
What are the Chicago Blackhawks getting in Ian Mitchell?
A lot has changed in the world this past week, including several professional and amateur sports teams coming to a screeching halt. As stadiums close and universities around the country… Read more »
Eagles rule the Reign, split series against the Stars
The Colorado Eagles hosted the Ontario Reign this weekend for back-to-back matchups on Friday and Saturday night, then faced the Texas Stars on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ontario The Eagles won… Read more »
BREAKING: NHL postpones remainder of season due to Cononavirus scare
The NHL decided, today, to postpone games for the near future due to the outbreak of COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus) in the NBA and to avoid putting league players or employees… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks beat Sharks 6-2 amid Coronavirus scares
Wednesday’s game saw two teams relatively out of the playoffs face off for the last time this season. Both teams have shown flashes of greatness this season, but neither have… Read more »
Blackhawks and IceHogs taking precautions over Coronavirus concerns
Following the joint statement from the MLB, NBA, MLS and NHL on Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs are taking procedures to combat the spread of the Coronavirus. Teams… Read more »
War Pigs Report: IceHogs doing just enough to stay in postseason hunt
The Rockford IceHogs are not going away easy. I’ll save you the poetry this week. With just 13 games remaining on the schedule, the IceHogs currently sit in a tie… Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
Tuesday vs the San Jose Sharks Keefe decided to start Jack Campbell against the Sharks, with Calle Rosen drawing in and Rasmus Sandin sitting. Keefe admits he’s worried about putting… Read more »
Pioneers secure No. 3 seed in NCHC playoffs after Colorado College sweep
It was a whirlwind of emotions this past weekend for the Denver Pioneers. Not only did they face their rivals in the final series of the year, but they also… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks fail to show up at home against the Blues
The NHL made history with the Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis broadcast. On Woman’s Appreciation Day, NBC Sports network had the NHL’s first all-female commentated and produced broadcast. On the… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks fall 2–1 to lowly Red Wings
The Chicago Blackhawks were riding high entering Little Caesar’s Arena in Detroit on Friday night after four straight wins. The game was a bit of homecoming of sorts for Alex… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks survive vs Edmonton to win fourth straight
Both the Edmonton Oilers and Chicago Blackhawks came into Thursday nights game on hot streaks. The Oilers had a record of 5–1–1 in their last seven road games. Edmonton also… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Three of a different kind, as Fuel lose two and win one
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 »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 14 – featuring Jimmy Greenfield
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together with former Chicago Tribune Blackhawks beat writer Jimmy Greenfield to discuss the post-deadline Blackhawks. Blackhawks three game winning streak. Nick Seeler, Ian… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks take down the Anaheim Ducks 6–2 on the back of Corey Crawford
With the Blackhawks just barely having one skate left in the doorway of the playoffs, they looked to go on a run at home against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday… Read more »
Avalanche fight through injury bug to win seven straight
The Avalanche completed a perfect road trip Monday evening, winning 2-1 over the Detroit Red Wings. Prior to that, they took both halves of a back-to-back, winning 3-2 in each… Read more »
Eagles split the series against the Admirals
The last time the Colorado Eagles faced the Milwaukee Admirals was in October, only two weeks into the season, and before anybody knew what kind of year the Admirals were… Read more »
Alec Regula named OHL Defenseman of the Month
Chicago Blackhawks prospect Alec Regula has been named the Ontario Hockey League Defenseman of the Month. In February, Regula totaled 18 points while recording his first OHL hat trick. The… Read more »
From the Wolves’ Den: Wolves in a tough spot heading into playoffs
In the two weeks since we last checked in with the Wolves, the Wolves have lost five of their last six games. One lone win for the Wolves on February… Read more »