The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits Weekend, Led By Robbins Shutout of Phantoms
Team USA 5, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel traveled to Plymouth, MI to take on Team USA U18, this past Friday, and lost a hard-fought contest 5–4. The loss snapped… Read more »
IceHogs Extend Winning Streak To Four Games
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs improved their win-streak and their position in the AHL Central Division with wins over the Chicago Wolves and Milwaukee Admirals. Rockford jumped from seventh… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks down Wild 4-3 in OT—win streak at four
The Blackhawks entered action in St, Paul, Minnesota last night, nursing a 3-game win streak and, as a result, some emerging confidence. It’s never easy to play back-to-back on the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Wild
Minnesota Wild (26–22–3) vs Chicago Blackhawks (19–24–9) 7:00pm CST Xcel Energy Center TV/Radio: NBC/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Collin Delia (4–2–3, SV%: .923, GAA: 3.00) Minnesota – Alex Stalock (6–5–0,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Beat Sabres 7–3
The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the ice tonight in Buffalo for their first meeting of the season. Chicago has won 12 of the last 13 games against the Sabres, including… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres (25–19–6) vs Chicago Blackhawks (18–24–9) 6:00pm CST KeyBank Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (8–8–4, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.87) Buffalo – Carter Hutton (15–14–3, SV%:… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Mid-Term Grades: Goalies
As the AHL reaches the All-Star break and the Rockford IceHogs have nearly a week off, The-Rink takes a look at how the IceHogs have performed so far this season…. Read more »
Blackhawks Assign Jokiharju to Rockford
Following the NHL All-Star break and their bye week, the Blackhawks got back to business for the final 31 games of the 2018-19 season. Their first moving coming out of… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Mid-Term Grades: Defensemen
As the AHL reaches the All-Star break and the Rockford IceHogs have nearly a week off, The-Rink takes a look at how the IceHogs have performed so far this season…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Mid-Term Grades: Forwards
As the AHL reaches the All-Star break and the Rockford IceHogs have nearly a week off, The-Rink takes a look at how the IceHogs have performed so far this season…. Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Sweeps Fargo, Extends Steak To Seven Games
Chicago 8, Fargo 2 The Chicago Steel opened the weekend dominating the Fargo Force 8–2 at Fox Valley Arena. Newly acquired Chicago Blackhawks’ forward prospect Josiah Slavin scored his first… Read more »
Pietroniro Named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel Captain Matteo Pietroniro has been named the USHL Defenseman of the Week for January 21 – 27. The honor is the first for Pietroniro in his USHL career…. Read more »
Blackhawks Need to Develop Impact Players From Within
We’re not too far away from the 2019 NHL trade deadline and our beloved Chicago Blackhawks still don’t know who they are. One minute they’re piling up powerplay goals and… Read more »
IceHogs, Campbell Excel Over AHL All-Star Break
It was a busy weekend for Rockford IceHogs hockey. Starting on Friday night, the IceHogs hosted back to back games against Central Division opponents before sending off defenseman Andrew Campbell… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Mario Talks Blackhawks With Radio DePaul Sports
The Rink feature writer Mario Tirabassi joins Tim Stebbins from Radio DePaul Sports to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. They talked about the recent powerplay explosion, line combinations, thoughts… Read more »
PREVIEW: Indy Fuel vs. Fort Wayne Komets (01/25/19)
Fort Wayne Komets (21-16-1-2) at Indy Fuel (20-18-2-1) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (16.9%, 15th) Fort Wayne (15.1%, 22nd) Penalty… Read more »
Indy Fuel 2019 Mid-Season Roundup
It’s the All-Star Break, which means that it’s time to reflect on what has gone on in the fifth season for the Indy Fuel. The Fuel check into the halfway… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Make Trade With Kings
The Blackhawks announced a minor trade, this afternoon, with the Los Angeles Kings. They acquired forward prospect Dominik Kubalík (koo-bah-LEEK) in exchange for a fifth-round draft pick in the 2019… Read more »
IceHogs Goal-Scoring Slump Continues
The Rockford IceHogs offense is currently playing at a temperature similar to that of the current conditions in Rockford itself: Ice Cold. The IceHogs are currently the only club in… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Beat Islanders 3–2 In Shootout
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s contest after defeating the Washington Capitals on Sunday. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, each scoring five points in the 8–5 final, continue to lead the top-heavy… Read more »
Steel Trade For Blackhawks Prospect Slavin, Orland Park Native Carrick
The Chicago Steel made a mid season trade, this afternoon, to bolster their roster for the Clark Cup stretch run. They acquired forward (and Blackhawks draft pick) Josiah Slavin as… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Sweeps Weekend, Extends Win Streak to Five
Chicago 2, Central Illinois 0 Goaltender Justin Robbins stole the show for the Chicago Steel with his first shutout of the season, on Friday, against the Central Illinois Flying Aces…. Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn And Maya In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, and The Sports Chica, Maya Akai to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the recent offensive explosion,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Islanders
New York Islanders (29–15–4) at Chicago Blackhawks (17–24–9) 7:30pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (7–8–4, SV%: .884, GAA: 3.99) New York – Robin Lehner (15–7–3,… Read more »
Analysis: Colliton seems to get it
With one quote this past Saturday, regarding his team’s aging, injured #1 goaltender, young Blackhawk head coach Jeremy Colliton may have summarized the entire state of the team. Speaking to… Read more »