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 »
RECAP: Blackhawks Down the Champs, 8-5
The Blackhawks and Capitals both came into Sunday’s matinee on losing streaks. The Blackhawks come home after losing two games against the Devils and Rangers on the road. The Capitals,… Read more »
Recap: Fuel Fall in Shootout to Central Division-Leading Cyclones
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indy Fuel (20-17-2-1) took on the Cincinnati Cyclones (26-7-3-3) for the sixth time and the fifth time at Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Saturday. Matt Tomkins got the starting… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Capitals
Washington Capitals (27–15–5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (16–24–9) 11:30am CST United Center TV/Radio: NBC/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Collin Delia (3–2–3, SV%: .929, GAA: 2.75) Washington – Braden Holtby (17–11–2, SV%:… Read more »
PREVIEW: Indy Fuel vs. Cincinnati Cyclones (01/19/19)
Cincinnati Cyclones (25-7-3-3) at Indy Fuel (20-17-2-0) 7:35 PM Eastern Indiana Farmers Coliseum Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (15.6%, T-20th) Cincinnati (12.7%, T-25th) Penalty Kill Indy… Read more »
IceHogs Look To Break Out Of Three-Game Slump
The Rockford IceHogs enter the weekend on a three-game losing streak, having gone 0-2-1 over that span. Taking on the Grand Rapids Griffins at home on Friday and then travelling… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks fall to the Rangers in New York, 4-3
The struggling Chicago Blackhawks faced off against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden last night. Promising young netminder Collin Delia got the start in net for the Hawks,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Rangers
New York Rangers (19–20–7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (16–23–9) 6:00pm CST Madison Square Garden TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Collin Delia (3–1–3, SV%: .932, GAA: 2.71) New York – Henrik… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 42 w/ Al Cimaglia
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by NHL Network Radio Blackhawks correspondent Uncle Al Cimaglia to discuss what we can expect from this Blackhawks franchise. There is actually… Read more »
IceHogs Close Texas Road-Trip With Loss To Rampage
On Tuesday night, the Rockford IceHogs completed a three-game road trip to the state of Texas with a 2-1 loss to the San Antonio Rampage. It marked the second regulation… Read more »