Rockford IceHogs extend win streak to three games
At the beginning of the AHL season, the Rockford IceHogs had no trouble starting games on the right foot, usually outshooting their opponents in the first period and scoring the… Read more »
Category Archives: CHICAGO
RECAP: Blackhawks clip Ducks’ wings, win in overtime 3–2
After a heartbreaking overtime loss to the lowly Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, the Blackhawks had to regroup quickly, as they challenged the Anaheim Ducks less than 24 hours later…. Read more »
Chicago Steel split weekend, Power and Ostman named players of the week
The Chicago Steel outplayed the Youngstown Phantoms in all facets of the game but fell to the visitor 4–2 at Fox Valley Ice Arena on Friday night. The Steel outshot… Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks at Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks (9–6–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (3–6–3) 7:00 p.m. CST Homda Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–2–2, .938 save percentage, 2.26 goals-against average) Anaheim —… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall 4-3 to Kings in overtime
The Blackhawks began their West Coast road trip with a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Defenseman Adam Boqvist, drafted 8th overall in 2018, made his NHL debut tonight. Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread Chicago Blackhawks vs the Los Angeles Kings
Chicago Blackhawks (3–6–2) vs. Los Angeles (4–9–0) 9:30 p.m. CDT Staples Center, Los Angeles TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago —Corey Crawford (1–4–0, .888 save percentage, 3.67 goals against average)… Read more »
Blackhawks recall Adam Boqvist from Rockford
A day after announcing that rookie Kirby Dach would be staying in the NHL longer than his nine-game trial period, the Blackhawks announced today that 2018 first-round draft pick (eighth… Read more »
Kirby Dach to stay with Blackhawks past nine games
Blackhawks head coach Jeremy Colliton announced yesterday that rookie and 2019 third overall draft pick Kirby Dach would be staying in the NHL with the Blackhawks for the foreseeable future…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs top San Antonio Rampage on a night of firsts
After being outscored by the Cleveland Monsters 12–1 last weekend, including allowing 12 unanswered goals, the Rockford IceHogs got a number of firsts on the board against the San Antonio… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks get played like a fiddle against Nashville
The Blackhawks came into Nashville looking to continue in a positive direction, as they beat the Kings handily on Sunday night in Chicago, 5–1. They looked good in the win,… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (3–5–2) vs. Nashville Predators (7–3–1) 7 p.m. CDT Bridgestone Arena, Nashville TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–1–2, .935 save percentage, 2.16 goals against average) Nashville —… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks trade Perlini to Detroit for prospect
After TSN’s Bob McKenzie reported last week that the Blackhawks were looking to trade Brendan Perlini, the team announced that they found a taker late today, acquiring prospect defenseman Alec… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks down Kings 5–1
Oh, what a difference a few seasons make. Four or five years ago, tonight’s matchup between the Blackhawks and the Kings would have featured two dynastic NHL powerhouses at the… Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles Kings (4–7–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–5–2) 6:00 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–1–2, .922 save percentage, 2.44 goals-against average) LA… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread Chicago Blackhawks vs the Carolina Hurricanes.
Carolina Hurricanes (6-3-1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–4–2) 12:00 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (1–3–0, .891 save percentage, 3.58 goals against average) Carolina —… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 3 – The more things change, the more they stay the same
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” is joined again by staff writers Ray Napientek and Juliana Nikac to talk about the current state of the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are 2-4-2 after losing to… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Adjust your Blackhawks expectations
After last night’s 4–1 home loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, the 2–4–2 Blackhawks have their fans disappointed, pessimistic and groping for clues as to where all the air that was… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks refuse to show up, lose to Flyers 4–1
The Blackhawks entered Thursday’s game still thinking about “the game that got away” on Tuesday night against Vegas. Thus, the team wanted to play last night’s game with the same… Read more »
Report: Chicago Blackhawks, Brendan Perlini working on trade
On Thursday night’s edition of Insider Trading on TSN, analyst Bob McKenzie reported the Chicago Blackhawks and forward Brendan Perlini were working on a trade to send Perlini out of… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago Blackhawks (2–3–2) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (3–3–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–0–2, .943 save percentage, 1.93 goals against average) Philadelphia — Brian Elliott… Read more »
Blackhawks place Connor Murphy on LTIR, recall Dennis Gilbert
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed defenseman Connor Murphy on long-term injured reserve and have recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from the Rockford IceHogs, the team announced on Wednesday afternoon. Murphy left… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks edged by Golden Knights in shootout 2–1
The Blackhawks continued their homestand with Tuesday night’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights. Chicago has not earned a win over the Golden Knights since they entered the league in… Read more »
Blackhawks trade Aleksi Saarela for Ian McCoshen
While in the middle of Tuesday night’s contest against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Chicago Blackhawks completed a trade with the Florida Panthers to acquire defenseman Ian McCoshen in exchange… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights (6–4–0) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2–3–1) 7:30 p.m. CDT United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (1–0–1, .931 save percentage, 2.46 goals against average) Vegas –… Read more »
Chicago Steel salvage point against Team USA, fall to Muskegon Lumberjacks
The Chicago Steel looked to keep their hot start going early this season with back-to-back home games against the Muskegon Lumberjacks and Team USA, but could only muster one point… Read more »