MacKinnon records four points in Avs 5-2 victory over Blackhawks
In the first game of the back-to-back series, the Colorado Avalanche used a three-goal first period en route to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks
Recap: Avalanche down Blackhawks 5-2 at the United Center
In what would seem to be a critical game, the first of a back-to-back home and home between the Blackhawks and divisional rival Colorado, the Hawks came out flat and… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Colorado Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks (10-9–5) vs. Colorado Avalanche (14–8-2) 3 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (5–4–3, .938 save percentage, 2.38 goals against average) Colorado —… Read more »
IceHogs break even over Texas road trip
The Rockford IceHogs are playing solid hockey—as they continue to hold decent position in the AHL Central Division standings, despite playing fewer games than any other divisional opponent. Over the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks extinguish Stars 3–0
The Blackhawks came back home after a tough loss to these same Dallas Stars in a shootout, looking to rebound from that and gain more points in the standings. They… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
Chicago Blackhawks (9–9–5) vs. Dallas Stars (14–8–2) 7 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (4–5–2, .914 save percentage, 3.02 goals against average) Dallas — Anton Khudobin (8–5–1, .926… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall 2–1 to Stars in shootout
The Blackhawks limped into Dallas on Saturday night after back-to-back losses at home on Tuesday and Thursday. The Blackhawks looked to get back on track against their central division foe… Read more »
Durflinger adds much needed energy to Pioneers’ 6-1 win vs Western Michigan
The No. 4 Denver Pioneers finally got back in the win column Saturday night when they defeated the No. 20 Western Michigan Broncos 6-1. Denver had been winless in their… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars (13–8–2) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (9–9–4) 7:00 p.m. CST American Airlines Arena TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (5–4–2, .934 save percentage, 2.52 goals against average) Dallas… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Mario Tirabassi talks Blackhawks with CLTV Sports Feed’s Josh Frydman
The Rink’s very own Rockford beat writer, Mario Tirabassi, appeared on Sports Feed Monday evening to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent winning streak with former (and future) Rinkcast guest Josh Frydman…. Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks drop second straight game, fall to Lightning 4-2
The Chicago Blackhawks looked to bounce back from a loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. While the Blackhawks have been on the rise, the Tampa Bay Lightning are… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 5 – Knott in the Cramarossa!
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” reconvene to discuss the Blackhawks’ recent success and their outstanding goaltending. Are the Blackhawks really that good, or is this just a brief spark? Adam… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks (9–8–4) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9–7–2) 7:30 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (4–4–2, .914 save percentage, 3.01 goals against average)… Read more »
Steel weekend recap: Four to represent Team USA, Brisson earns Forward of the Week
Weekend recap The Chicago Steel won both games over the weekend in Sioux City to keep a strangle hold on first place in the Eastern Conference of the USHL. On… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks return to reality, fall to Carolina 4–2
The Carolina Hurricanes came to the United Center last night to face the red-hot Blackhawks, who had won four straight games coming into the contest. The Hurricanes have been equally… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Carolina Hurricanes
7:30 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (4–3–2, .934 save percentage, 2.51 goals against average) Carolina —Petr Mrazek (9–3–1, .904 save percentage, 2.62 goals against average)… Read more »
Altitude Network takes legal action against Comcast over antitrust
Just when you thought there may be some hope of the Avalanche and the Nuggets coming back to cable television when DirectTV settled on a deal, the negotiations between Altitude… Read more »
Boqvist returns, Lankinen shines as IceHogs split weekend series with Griffins
The Rockford IceHogs and Grand Rapids Griffins faced off in a home-and-home mini series starting in Grand Rapids on Friday night and finishing in Rockford on Saturday night. Trading 5–2… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks flying high, down Sabres for fourth straight victory
The Blackhawks felt sweet revenge against the Nashville Predators on Saturday night, throttling the “Mustard Tigers” 7–2. Looking to build on that momentum, the Blackhawks kept everything the same for… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs, Kris Versteeg mutually part ways
Kris Versteeg joined the Rockford IceHogs on an AHL contract in late-April of 2018. His return to the IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks organizations brought back a lot of memories and… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Blackhawks (8–7–4) at Buffalo Sabres (10–6–3) 6 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (3–4–2, .908 save percentage, 3.24 goals against average) Buffalo… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (7–7–4) at Nashville Predators (9–6–3) 7 p.m. CST Bridgestone Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (4–3–2, .934 save percentage, 2.51 goals against average) Nashville… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago defeats Vegas 5–3 in entertaining fashion
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights on a three-game point streak. The visitors have been playing their best hockey in those three games and have… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks (6–7–4) at Vegas Golden Knights (5–7–4) 9 p.m. CST T-Mobile Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (2–4–2, .905 save percentage, 3.27 goals against average) Vegas — Marc-Andre… Read more »
Uula Ruikka named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel defenseman Uula Ruikka helped lead his team to home and away victories this past weekend, earning the USHL’s Defenseman of the Week honor. Ruikka scored twice and added… Read more »