From the Wolves’ Den: Wolves in a tough spot heading into playoffs
In the two weeks since we last checked in with the Wolves, the Wolves have lost five of their last six games. One lone win for the Wolves on February… Read more »
Category Archives: AHL TEAMS
War Pigs Report: IceHogs sticking around in Calder Cup playoff hunt
The Rockford IceHogs will not go gently into that good night. They will continue to rage, rage against the dying light that is their slim Calder Cup playoff hopes. After… Read more »
Time to give the AHL’s Pacific Division the respect they deserve
Two days ago, Hockey News published an article written by Steven Ellis titled AHL Contenders: Breaking Down the Top Six Hopefuls for the Calder Cup. The first team on his… Read more »
Will the Colorado Eagles move to the Central Division?
Will the AHL divisions be realigned in the coming seasons? I have no idea. Let me just say right up front this is nothing but speculation. But this speculation is… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Hagel, shut down Shaw and Smith
The Blackhawks made a few mid-level roster moves prior to tonight’s game in Sunrise, FL against the Panthers and former Chicago head coach Joel Quenneville. Blackhawks team physician Dr. Michael… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 13 – Trade deadline “fizzle-ure”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together with HockeyBuzz Blackhawks writer Tyler Cameron to discuss the Blackhawks highly disappointing trade deadline. Nathan Noel to the Philadelphia Flyers for TJ… Read more »
Blackhawks acquire T.J. Brennan, will report to IceHogs
It was a rather underwhelming trade deadline for the Chicago Blackhawks in the eyes of the fan community. After the trades of defenseman Erik Gustafsson and goaltender Robin Lehner, Chicago… Read more »
The-Rink.com 2020 NHL Trade Deadline Tracker
The-Rink.com will be updating any Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Toronto Maple Leafs or Columbus Blue Jackets deadline moves in real time, right here. Make sure to bookmark this page and… Read more »
Colorado Eagles complete amazing comeback
Once upon a time, the Eagles were known for making spectacular, last-minute comebacks. In 2016-17 and 2017-18 — the seasons the Eagles won back-to-back Kelly Cup Championships — comebacks were… Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Catching up with your Chicago Wolves
The last two weeks have been busy for the Chicago Wolves. The Wolves played five games over these last two weeks, while also learning the Vegas Golden Knights would not… Read more »
Ryan Shea cementing legacy at Northeastern as Blackhawks future awaits
The Chicago Blackhawks have a relatively robust defensive prospect pipeline in their farm system. Adam Boqvist and Dennis Gilbert have developed into NHL-caliber players, Lucas Carlsson has shown consistency with… Read more »
War Pigs report: IceHogs climb back into the playoff hunt
Like I was saying in the last War Pigs report, everything is fine! The IceHogs are still alive in the Calder Cup Playoff hunt and nothing is wrong with the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 12 – “As we’ve been saying…”
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” get together to discuss the Blackhawks latest slide, and the upcoming trade deadline. The Blackhawks play has them falling down the standings. Alex DeBrincat… Read more »
Why Bowers, Kaut, and Timmins won’t be called up this season
With Nazem Kadri being hurt, there’s a lot of speculation about who could be called up. Everybody wants it to be Martin Kaut or Shane Bowers. And if the Avalanche… Read more »
Brandon Hagel on historic rookie pace for IceHogs
The Buffalo Sabres selected Brandon Hagel in the sixth round of the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. But, they did not sign him. After putting up 177 points in 193 games… Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Wolves split weekend, other news for week of Feb. 1
The Wolves returned to action over the weekend with two divisional bouts against the Milwaukee Admirals on Jan. 31 and the Manitoba Moose on Feb. 1. Both games proved to… Read more »
War Pigs report: IceHogs season slipping away
In the infamous words of Michael Scott: “It’s over. We are screwed.” Well, not quite yet, but it’s looking pretty grim for the Rockford IceHogs Calder Cup Playoff chances as… Read more »
Timmins returns in Eagles Fight Cancer weekend
In the last set of games before the six-day break, the Eagles took to the ice in their stunning purple and black Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys. They bounced back to… Read more »
Colorado Eagles: True hockey culture evident in Loveland
In an era where consumers are offered a plethora of ways to entertain themselves on the weekends, live sports are constantly trying to evolve and keep up with the times. … Read more »
From the Wolves Den: Busy Wolves weekend and news
This past week has been full of action, news and rumors. The Wolves played two games before entering the AHL All-Star break. Players are off until Friday night when the… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 11 – “Mid” season discussion
The-Rink.com host “Gatekeeper” gets together with Blackhawks and Steel writer Ray Napientek to discuss the state of the team at the all-star break. What are the Blackhawks at the… Read more »
Collin Delia focusing on the “here and now” with IceHogs
Rockford IceHogs goaltender Collin Delia is an interesting hockey player. Aside from the fact that he plays the most isolated, demanding and scrutinized position in hockey, Delia owns a leather… Read more »
Spencer Watson and Nathan Noel Reassigned to Indy
The Rockford Icehogs announced that Spencer Watson and Nathan Noel have been reassigned to the Indy Fuel. Watson signed a professional tryout contract with Rockford after scoring 20 goals and… Read more »
Midseason recap for the Colorado Eagles
It’s mid-January and the Colorado Eagles have played 38 games of their 68-game season. Plus, this is my first ever article for The-Rink! It seems logical to start with a… Read more »
War Pigs Report: IceHogs experiencing The Perils
Win and lose. Call up and send down. Shut out and shutout. Such are The Perils of the Rockford IceHogs these days. The dreary winter blues are making the AHL… Read more »