Rockford IceHogs control their playoff destiny
With five games to play this season, the Rockford IceHogs are just three points out of a Calder Cup Playoff spot in the Central Division. Even to that, the IceHogs… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks defeat the Blues 4–3 in the shootout
On Wednesday Night Hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks welcomed their friends from the “Show-Me” state to the United Center for their final matchup of the season. The St. Louis Blues are… Read more »
USHL scoring leader Abruzzese braces for Clark Cup Playoffs, NHL Draft
Nick Abruzzese has quietly made a name for himself in his second season with the Chicago Steel. The crafty forward’s skills show up on the scoresheet most nights, but his… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Blues
St. Louis Blues (43–28–8) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (34–33–12) 7 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (14–18–5, save percentage: .907, goals against average: 2.96) St…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs By The Numbers With Six Games Left
The Rockford IceHogs are currently on the outside looking in at the Calder Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference. Sitting in seventh-place with just six games remaining, the IceHogs have… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks lose to Jets 4–3 in overtime
The Blackhawks came into the game facing a Winnipeg Jets team that has already clinched a playoff spot but still had something to play for. They had not been playing… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago drops both, hold onto second place in Eastern Conference
Madison 5, Chicago 4 (OT) The Chicago Steel looked to bounce back after their 1–0 loss to the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders on Friday, but fell to the Madison Capitols in… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Winnipeg Jets (45–29–4) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (34–33–11) 7:30 p.m. CST STAPLES Center TV/Radio: WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (14–18–4, save percentage: .908, goals against average: 2.94) Winnipeg – Connor… Read more »
RECAP: Kings beat Blackhawks in overtime 3-2
With the Blackhawks virtually eliminated from the postseason, they wrapped up their March in Los Angeles to face the second worst team in the NHL; the Kings. At this point,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Kings
Los Angeles Kings (28–40–9) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (34–33–10) 9:30 p.m. CST STAPLES Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (14–18–3, SV%: .908, GAA: 2.94) Los Angeles – Jonathan… Read more »
Chicago beats San Jose 5–4, DeBrincat reaches 40 goals
The Chicago Blackhawks brought their slim playoff hopes into San Jose, looking to bounce back from their 1–0 whitewashing at the hands of the Arizona Coyotes. Head coach Jeremy Colliton… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago earns point, blanked by Cedar Rapids in overtime
The Chicago Steel (34–19–3–0, 71 points) lost a point in overtime to the Cedar Rapid RoughRiders (32–18–3–2, 69 points) keeping the Steel two points ahead of the RoughRiders for second… Read more »
IceHogs drop third straight against Admirals, fall to seventh in Central Division
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs and Milwaukee Admirals concluded a three-game mini-series in Rockford. With major playoff race implications on the line, and the IceHogs trying to avoid dropping… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Sharks
San Jose Sharks (43–24–9) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (33–33–10) 9:30 p.m. CST SAP Center at San Jose TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (13–18–3, SV%: .909, GAA: 2.91) San… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 49 – Steel Deal
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by The-Rink Junior / Chicago Steel writer Ray Napientek to talk about the Blackhawks and the Steel. We have a new… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks shut out by Coyotes
Both the Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes came into tonight with a must-win attitude. The Blackhawks stood five points behind the Colorado Avalanche for the last Western Conference wild card… Read more »
Reid awarded USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel defenseman Luke Reid was named the USHL “Defenseman of the Week“ for the week of March 18–24. Read registered three points (1 assist, 2 goals) in three games… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes (36–33–7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (33–32–10) 9:00pm CST Gila River Arena TV/Radio: WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (13–17–3, SV%: .908, GAA: 2.97) Arizona – Darcy Kuemper (24–19–7,… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Robbins, Mastrosimone Break Records, Help Lead Steel To Victories
Chicago 8, Green Bay 3 The Chicago Steel defeated the Green Bay Gamblers 8–3, on Friday, after falling behind 3–1 in the second period. The seven unanswered goals the Steel… Read more »
IceHogs Drop Pair Against Admirals, Fall From Playoff Picture
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs dropped a pair of games against the Milwaukee Admirals, 4-2 on Friday night in Milwaukee and 8-2 on Saturday night in Rockford. With the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Muscle Past Avalanche, 2-1 in Overtime
On the second half of a back-to-back, the Blackhawks welcomed the Colorado Avalanche for a crucial game for both teams’ playoff hopes. A Blackhawk win would keep them in the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche (34–29–12) vs Chicago Blackhawks (32–32–10) 7:00pm CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (14–11–4, SV%: .893, GAA: 3.72) Colorado – Semyon Varlamov (19–18–9, SV%:… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks fall to Avalanche in Colorado, 4-2
The Blackhawks took the ice at Saturday afternoon at Pepsi Center in Denver in the first half of a weekend home and home versus wildcard rival Colorado. At stake? Basically… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche (33–29–12) vs Chicago Blackhawks (32–31–10) 2:00pm CST Pepsi Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (12–16–3, SV%: .908, GAA: 3.03) Colorado – Semyon Varlamov (19–18–9, SV%:… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Let Two Points Fly Away
The Blackhawks were looking to keep their playoff hopes alive as they took on the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. They sat four points out of the second wild card… Read more »