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 »
War Pigs Report: IceHogs sticking around in Calder Cup playoff hunt
The Rockford IceHogs will not go gently into that good night. They will continue to rage, rage against the dying light that is their slim Calder Cup playoff hopes. After… Read more »
Time to give the AHL’s Pacific Division the respect they deserve
Two days ago, Hockey News published an article written by Steven Ellis titled AHL Contenders: Breaking Down the Top Six Hopefuls for the Calder Cup. The first team on his… Read more »
Steel clinch playoff birth, set franchise wins record
FRANCHISE RECORD IN WINS The Chicago Steel (39–7–1–0, 79 points) set a franchise record this past weekend with an 8–1 victory over the Madison Capitols at Fox Valley Ice Arena…. Read more »
Toronto Maple Leafs: Week in review
Heading into the trade deadline, it was unclear if the Leafs were going to be sellers or buyers. The standings are tight this season, and the trade deadline saw the… Read more »
Pioneers eyeing playoff home-ice after split with St. Cloud
The Pioneers traveled to St. Cloud Minnesota this past weekend for a critical series with the Huskies where Denver got a little closer to securing home-ice for the playoffs. The… Read more »
Along the boards: Blackhawks down Panthers 3-2 in the shootout
The Blackhawks continued their Florida road trip Saturday evening, taking on the Panthers in Sunrise, with an early 6PM Eastern start. For the Hawks at this point, these games are… Read more »
Will the Colorado Eagles move to the Central Division?
Will the AHL divisions be realigned in the coming seasons? I have no idea. Let me just say right up front this is nothing but speculation. But this speculation is… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Hagel, shut down Shaw and Smith
The Blackhawks made a few mid-level roster moves prior to tonight’s game in Sunrise, FL against the Panthers and former Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville. Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks take over in third, beat Lightning 5–2
The Blackhawks came into tonight’s contest having dropped a rough game to the St. Louis Blues by a score of 6–5 on Tuesday. The loss was the first time since… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Two out of three is bad, as Fuel fall twice
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 »
Along the boards: Blackhawks drop a roller coaster, lose to Blues 6–5
Well, Blackhawks fans, buckle in for a rough ride to the end of the season. After the trade deadline saw both Erik Gustafsson and the beloved Robin Lehner dealt for… Read more »
Analysis: Where do the Blackhawks go from here?
Well, most of Blackhawk Nation has spent most of the last 24+ hours, mostly roasting a front office that basically pooped the bed spectacularly this trade deadline. So spectacularly, that… Read more »