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IceHogs sweep weekend series against Wolves

The IceHogs came into the weekend series against the Chicago Wolves winless. They would leave the weekend with back-to-back wins. After a fast start on Friday, Rockford held on for… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks come from behind, beat Blue Jackets in overtime

The Blackhawks were rewarded with four days of rest prior to Friday’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. A win over one of the league’s best teams certainly was impressive,… Read more »

Blackhawks recall Kirby Dach from IceHogs

Following the conclusion of his third game with the Rockford IceHogs on a conditioning assignment, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled Kirby Dach to the NHL late Friday night. Dach played in… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks Win Overtime Thriller 5-4

Preview/Game Thread: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Chicago Blackhawks

Columbus Blue Jackets (3–3–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (1–2–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Chicago — Robin Lehner (0–0–1, .909 save percentage, 2.96 goals-against average) Columbus — Elvis Merzlikins… Read more »

ANALYSIS: Was the Blackhawks’ power play really elite last season or just briefly hot?

Earlier this summer, I decided to dig into some of common Blackhawks narratives that have become “internet facts” in the Chicago hockey zeitgeist—most notably, the misconception that the team’s power… Read more »

Rockford IceHogs not panicking over 0–3–0 start

The Rockford IceHogs are off to a historic start to the 2019–20 season. Unfortunately, it is the wrong side of history. For the first time since the IceHogs joined the… Read more »

Full wrap-up of the 2019 Chicago Blackhawks development camp (links)

CHL: Get to know the Blackhawks’ CHL prospects

Hey there, Blackhawks fans! Welcome back to another season of The-Rink Blackhawks coverage. Aside from our coverage of the parent club, we will be bringing you excellent coverage of the… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks win first game, deliver Oilers first loss

After the heartbreaking overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night, the Blackhawks welcomed the best team in the NHL, the 5–0–0 Edmonton Oilers, led by two of the… Read more »

IceHogs drop third straight loss to start the season

The Rockford IceHogs and Laval Rocket made history on Monday afternoon, meeting for the first time in history. In the historical matchup, Laval came away 3–1 winners, leaving Rockford still… Read more »

Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers (5–0–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0–2–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (0–2–1, .875 save percentage, 4.63 goals against average) Edmonton — Mike… Read more »

Kirby Dach makes pro debut in IceHogs loss

It was an eventful night in Rockford as the IceHogs opened their home portion of the 2019–20 season with a 4–2 loss against the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday night. Prior… Read more »

RECAP: Jets beat Blackhawks 3–2 in OT

Limping into tonight’s game at 0–2, the Blackhawks faced off against a tough divisional foe in the 3–2 Winnipeg Jets. Perhaps of greater importance, the game marked the regular season… Read more »

Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets (3–2–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0–2–0) 6 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (2018–19 statistics — 23–13–5, .930 save percentage, 2.13 goals against average) Winnipeg… Read more »

Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 2 – The regular season begins

The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” are joined by staff member and Chicago Steel head writer Ray Napientek to talk about the first two games of the Blackhawks regular season…. Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks fall 5-4 to Sharks in home opener

After almost a week off, the Blackhawks finally played their second game of the season against the San Jose Sharks at home on Thursday night. As expected, long-time Blackhawk Corey… Read more »

Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. San Jose Sharks

San Jose Sharks (0–3–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (0–1–0) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (0–1–0, save percentage: .895, goals against average: 4.13) San Jose — Aaron… Read more »

The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part three

Rockford IceHogs 2019-20 season award picks: Preseason

Apologies for the misleading “preseason” notion in the title, but it is on me to not have done this before the actual season got underway on Friday night. Sometimes that… Read more »

Steel’s three aces too much for the Gamblers, Chicago wins 3–1

The Chicago Steel opened up their home schedule with a 3–1 victory over the Green Bay Gamblers at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Saturday. Goals from forwards Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, Mathieu… Read more »

Get to know your 2019–20 Blackhawks NCAA prospects

Welcome back, Blackhawks fans! We know it has been a long summer and we are all itching to get back to hockey, especially us writers here at The-Rink. I am… Read more »

RECAP: Blackhawks drop opener to Flyers in Prague

After what seemed like weeks of public relations nonsense, the Blackhawks opened up their regular season against the Philadelphia Flyers in Prague on Friday afternoon. Head coach Jeremy Colliton chose… Read more »

Preview/Game thread: Blackhawks vs. Flyers in Prague

Chicago Blackhawks (0–0–0) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (0–0–0) 1 p.m. CDT O2 Arena (Prague) TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (2018–19 statistics: 14–18–5, .908 save percentage, 2.93 goals against average) Philadelphia… Read more »