One-On-One: Rockford IceHogs Head Coach Jeremy Colliton
With the Rookie Tournament in Traverse City just around the corner and training camp beginning in less than a month, the Blackhawks community is getting geared up for the start… Read more »
Category Archives: AHL TEAMS
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Outlook
It’s August. It’s hot. Let’s talk hockey. The start of the NHL and AHL seasons are just under two months away and today, August 15, otherwise known as 8-1-5 day, honors… Read more »
Former Blackhawks Wingels and Bouma Sign In Swiss League
A story from the website Swiss Hockey News was released this afternoon stating that former Blackhawks fourth liners Tommy Wingels and Lance Bouma had signed to play with Geneve-Servette HC… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 28 (Farewell to Stosh)
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together in this short and sweet episode to discuss the scraps of Blackhawks news. What is a Puckpedia? John McDonough, Stan Bowman and the… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Kevin Lankinen (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Jacob Nilsson (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Lucas Carlsson (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Dominik Kahun (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
The WAY TOO EARLY Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Roster Prediction
Why are we posting a Rockford IceHogs roster prediction in late July? Why? Because just like you, we here at The-Rink cannot wait for hockey season to begin. While it… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 5
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp wrapped up Friday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The fans were treated to a scrimmage with the first full-ice five-on-five action of the… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 27 (Prospect Camp)
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by Rink prospect expert Eric Andrews to wrap up Blackhawks Prospect and Development Camp. The Blackhawks trade Marian Hossa’s contract, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jordan… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Schedule Released
On Wednesday afternoon, the American Hockey League announced the regular season schedules for all 31 teams. The Rockford IceHogs open the season on October 5 against the Cleveland Monsters and… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Sign Brett Welychka To AHL Contract
On Wednesday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs announced they have agreed to terms with forward Brett Welychka on a one-year, AHL contract for the 2018-19 season. Welychka previously played eight games… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Tyler Sikura
While most Chicago Blackhawks fans were following the “will he/won’t he” of Dylan Sikura last season, older brother Tyler Sikura was making waves with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Matthew Highmore
The Rockford IceHogs greatly benefited from the Chicago Blackhawks making a low-risk, high-reward decision last summer. Matthew Highmore was an undrafted free agent out of Saint John in the QMJHL… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 26 w/ The Rink Staffers
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn is joined by Rink writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt to wrap up the draft and free agency. The Blackhawks draft plenty of players, but make no moves. #LoseForHughes… Read more »
Blackhawks 2018 Real-Time Free Agency Ticker
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at noon (EDT) on July… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Lance Bouma
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2017-18 season with generally high hopes for Lance Bouma. After being bought out by the Calgary Flames, Bouma joined the Blackhawks by signing a… Read more »
Blackhawks Acquire Jordan Schroeder For JF Berube
The Blackhawks announced this afternoon that they had acquired center / left wing Jordan Schroeder from the Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Jean-Francois Berube. The 27 year old Schroeder is… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Adam Clendening
When the Chicago Blackhawks dealt Adam Clendening to the Vancouver Canucks in 2015, a reunion at some point seemed far-fetched. After being selected by the Blackhawks in the second round… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Cody Franson
When the Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Cody Franson agreed to a one-year deal last season, the idea was that Franson would be a top-six defensive option for the Blackhawks as… Read more »
Blackhawks Acquire Chaput for Kero
Following this weekend’s fairly uneventful draft, the Blackhawks announced a minor trade this afternoon with the Vancouver Canucks. The Blackhawks sent center Tanner Kero to Vancouver for another center, Michael… Read more »
2018 Blackhawks Entry Draft Ticker
The Chicago Blackhawks made made eight selections in the NHL Entry draft this year, and made two trades during the draft. The players that the organization selected are listed below,… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Chris DiDomenico
The 2017-18 season for the Rockford IceHogs could have ended quite differently, and much earlier, if it were not for the efforts of forward Chris DiDomenico. During the latter-half of… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: John Hayden
The Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks organization’s both benefited from the contributions of second-year forward John Hayden this past season. Starting the year in Chicago and making a handful or… Read more »