Previewing the Rockford IceHogs’ 2019–20 season
After falling short of the Calder Cup Playoffs last season, the Rockford IceHogs face an uphill battle in the AHL Central Division for the 2019–20 season. With a lineup full… Read more »
BREAKING: Alex DeBrincat signs three-year extension with Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks and forward Alex DeBrincat have agreed to a three-year contract extension through the 2022–23 season. The extension carries an average annual value of $6.4 million. Welcomed news… Read more »
Derek King names Kris Versteeg newest Rockford IceHogs captain
The Rockford IceHogs will have their first team captain since the end of the 2016–17 season. Head coach Derek King announced on Wednesday that veteran winger Kris Versteeg will serve… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks finalize roster
In advance of Friday’s 2019–20 regular season opener in Prague, the Blackhawks announced their final roster this afternoon after assigning Collin Delia to Rockford: Forwards Drake Caggiula Ryan Carpenter Alex… Read more »
BREAKING: Carl Dahlstrom claimed by Winnipeg Jets
Following the move yesterday putting Carl Dahlstrom on waivers to be sent to the AHL, the division-rival Winnipeg Jets announced this morning that they have claimed the 24-year-old defenseman. The… Read more »
Dennis Gilbert and Anton Wedin assigned to Rockford
The Blackhawks announced yesterday that defenseman Dennis Gilbert and forward Anton Wedin were sent to Rockford, joining the IceHogs for their training camp. There was speculation that one or both… Read more »
Chicago Steel beat Sioux City and Sioux Falls at USHL Classic
The Chicago Steel opened up the 2019–20 regular season with a pair of victories at the USHL Fall Classic in Pennsylvania. On Friday, Chicago received two goals from forward Gunnarwolfe… Read more »
BREAKING: Dahlstrom on waivers to be sent to Rockford
As the rest of the league makes moves to become cap and roster compliant before the deadline at 5 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, the Blackhawks announced that defenseman Carl Dahlstrom… Read more »
Blackhawks take to bigger ice, get better results
The Blackhawks finished out the preseason slate today in Berlin, taking on Eisbaren Berlin in an exhibition matchup that was a part of the NHL Global Series. This group of… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks send Rockford team to Boston for beat down
With the actual Blackhawks team in Germany preparing for an exhibition game Sunday, the Chicago brass took a scheduling snafu and turned it into a preseason nightmare Saturday afternoon, as… Read more »
Blackhawks send Boqvist and Saarela to Rockford prior to European trip
Seemingly already on European time, the Blackhawks assigned rookie defensive phenom Adam Boqvist and summer acquisition Aleksi Saarela to the Rockford IceHogs following last night’s uninspired shellacking at the hands… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Time for the Blackhawks to focus on the Robin Lehner era
When the Blackhawks announced the signing of Masterton and Jennings Trophy winner Robin Lehner, the whole complexion of goaltending in the Blackhawks’ organization changed drastically. It was clear to most… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks lose big to Washington Capitals
The Blackhawks welcomed the Washington Capitals to the United Center for their last home preseason game, Wednesday night. Head coach Jeremy Colliton started a majority of what will be the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 1 – Prospect tier wrap special
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 »
Chicago Steel announce roster before the USHL Fall Classic
The Chicago Steel have finalized their 23 man roster as the 2019–20 season kicks off with the USHL Fall Classic in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 28 and 29. On… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs unveil new team website
Rockford IceHogs reveal new and improved team website Prior to the puck dropping on Oct. 4 for the beginning of the AHL season, the Rockford IceHogs are heading into the… Read more »
Blackhawks continue trimming training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks continue working their way down to the final cuts in training camp. Over the weekend, Chicago cut their roster down to 30 players, with defenseman Philip Holm… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks defeat Bruins in overtime 3–2
In their second home game of the preseason, the Chicago Blackhawks played most of their regulars and a few guys fighting for spots on the opening night roster. Despite being… Read more »
Sending Adam Boqvist to the IceHogs is the right move for Chicago
When I was 17 years old, I was driving to run an errand for my parents after school. I had my driver’s license for just about a year at this… Read more »
Blackhawks cut Alexis Gravel from training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks made their first roster cut of training camp, sending goaltender Alexis Gravel back to the QMJHL to the Halifax Mooseheads. Gravel did not play in any preseason… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks defeat Red Wings 2–1 in preseason home opener
Although it was the third preseason tilt of the 2019–20 season for the Blackhawks, it was the first game at the United Center on Chicago’s west side. Not only were… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks fall to the Detroit Red Wings 5–3
The Chicago Blackhawks played their second exhibition game in two nights on Tuesday, traveling to face off with the Detroit Red Wings. There were few regulars that played in the… Read more »
RECAP: The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers
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 »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Capitals in overtime
Monday night provided a sight that most fans have dreamed of since April: Blackhawks hockey. The Blackhawks returned to action in the nation’s capital on Monday night in preseason action. … Read more »
Chicago Steel split exhibition games with Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel continued their exhibition schedule with a home and home with the Muskegon Lumberjacks over the weekend. On Friday, Muskegon got the best of Chicago 5–3 in Muskegon…. Read more »