The Steel Deal: Steel Extend Winning Streak to Five
The Chicago Steel swept this past weekend with victories over Cedar Rapids, at home, and Central Illinois, on the road. On Friday, Chicago fell behind quickly when Cedar Rapids scored… Read more »
Analysis: Bowman gets this one right
As with any trade, the one made last night, that sent Nick Schmaltz to Arizona for Dylan Strome and Brendan Perlini will not be fully assessed until a few years… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Snap Six-Game Winless Skid
The Rockford IceHogs are having trouble finding their offense as the month of November comes to a close. After a 4-1-1 start to the month, the IceHogs found themselves on… Read more »
Blackhawks Junior Prospect Roundup: 11/19 – 11/25
After a quiet week prior to this past week for Chicago Blackhawks junior prospects, the American Thanksgiving holiday brought around a lot of games, as well as a lot of… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Trade Schmaltz to Arizona
The Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes announced a trade late Sunday evening, which caught a lot of fans by surprise. Not only the timing of the transaction but the names involved…. Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Beat Panthers in OT Thriller
Saturday afternoon the Blackhawks took the trek across Florida to face the Panthers, in Sunrise, after a terrible showing in Tampa less than 24 hours prior. With every mounting loss… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Panthers
Chicago Blackhawks (8–10–5) at Florida Panthers (8–9–3) 6:00 p.m. CST / 7:00 p.m. EST BB&T Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (3–2–4, SV%: .891 GAA: 3.81) Florida– James Reimer (3– 5 –1,… Read more »
Recap: Lightning down Blackhawks, 4-2
The Blackhawks entered Friday night’s game in Amalie, FL with an 8-9-5 record and struggling to demonstrate how their recent coaching change has had any meaningful impact. Worse still, last… Read more »
Chicago Steel to Host Benefit For Young Cancer Patients
On Friday, November 30th, the Chicago Steel will host a first-in-nation Crazy Hat Night vs the Central Illinois Flying Aces, presented by The School of Art, to benefit the Alyssa… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Lightning
Chicago Blackhawks (8–9–5) at Tampa Bay Lightning (15–6–1) 6:30 p.m. CST/7:30 p.m. EST Amalie Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN, NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–7–1, SV%: 0.918 GAA: 2.57) Washington – Louis Domingue (6–3–0, SV%… Read more »
Blackhawks Junior Prospect Roundup: 11/12 – 11/18
The past six days have been very quiet for a few Blackhawks junior prospects. With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, numerous teams had this past weekend off, with the intention… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall 4–2 to Capitals
The Chicago Blackhawks kicked off a three-game road trip in the nation’s capital, tonight, against the Washington Capitals. Chicago had held their past three opponents to two regulation goals, however,… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 36 – Colliton Away
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together to chat about the first six games of the Jeremy Colliton era. BREAKING: The-Rink will be covering the Chicago Steel of the USHL!… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks (8–8–5) at Washington Capitals (10–7–3) 6 p.m. CST/7 p.m. EST Capital One Arena TV/Radio: WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–6–1, SV%: 0.922 GAA: 2.44) Washington – Braden Holtby (6–5–2, SV%: 0.906 GAA: 3.07) TEAM STATISTICS Power Play… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Offense Struggling To Score
The Rockford IceHogs are in a bit of a dry-spell when it comes to offensive production. Over their last three games, the IceHogs have only scored three goals, once each… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Win 3-1 Over The Wild
After a disappointing shootout loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Friday night, the Blackhawks looked to rebound against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday evening for Hockey Fights Cancer night…. Read more »
Blackhawks NCAA Campus Report: Nov 17-18
It’s still relatively early in the season, but the Chicago Blackhawks could have another top scoring player in college hockey this year. Last season, Northeastern forward Dylan Sikura lit up… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Wild
Minnesota Wild (12-6-2) at Chicago Blackhawks (7-8-5) 5:00pm Central United Center TV/Radio: NHL Network, WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (4-6-1, SV%: 0.916 GAA: 2.57) Minnesota – Alex Stalock (3-1-0, SV%: 0.905 GAA: 2.73) TEAM… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Lose to The Lowly Kings 2-1 in a Shootout
After a narrow divisional win on Wednesday night, the Blackhawks looked to give Jeremy Colliton his first winning streak as head coach in the NHL. The Kings came in as… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Kings
Los Angeles Kings (5-11-1) at Chicago Blackhawks (7-8-4) 7:30pm CST/5:30pm PST United Center TV/Radio: NHL Network, NBCSCH, FS-W/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (4-6-0 W/L, SV%: 0.911 GAA: 2.76) Los Angeles –… Read more »
Matthew Highmore To Miss 4-6 Months After Surgery
After missing the last seven games due to injury, Rockford IceHogs forward Matthew Highmore will be out long-term after undergoing shoulder surgery earlier this week. Highmore had skated in eight… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Blank The Blues 1-0
The Blackhawks entered tonight riding an eight-game losing streak, after coming home with a point in Carolina. St. Louis had won four of their last six games but lost to… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Blues
St. Louis Blues (6-6-3) at Chicago Blackhawks (6-8-4) 7:00pm Central United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (3-6-0 W/L, SV%: 0.901 GAA: 3.07) St. Louis – Chad Johnson (2-3-0 W/L, SV%: 0.927 GAA: 2.08)… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Continue Road Trip, Injuries, And Recalls
In the middle of a six-game road trip, the Rockford IceHogs come off a weekend in which they took wins over both the Milwaukee Admirals and Chicago Wolves away from… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Lose in Ward’s Homecoming 3-2
After an awful performance against Philadelphia on Saturday, the Blackhawks looked to rebound against the Carolina Hurricanes to complete their season series. Cam Ward returned to Carolina for the first… Read more »