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 »
Category Archives: CHICAGO
Blackhawks Announce Chris Chelios as Ambassador
This morning the Blackhawks announced that they are welcoming back Chris Chelios as an ambassador. Chelios joins Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita and Denis Savard in representing the organization… 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 »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 4
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp continued Thursday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The two practice sessions reverted back to the style of those on Monday and Tuesday with… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 3
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp continued Wednesday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The Blackhawks opted for a new practice format to focus more heavily on positional skills. The… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 2
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp resumed Tuesday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. As the Blackhawks normally do, Groups A and B switched ice slots today, with Group B… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 1
The Blackhawks began their annual prospect and development camp on Monday at the MB Ice Arena. If you are expecting high intensity scrimmages, this would not be the place to… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Ian Mitchell
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. The Rink’s top-ranked Blackhawks unsigned prospect is defenseman Ian Mitchell of the… Read more »
Blackhawk Convention: Who’s Stan Bowman’s Mystery Date?
Dating myself (no pun intended), I grew up longer ago than I am willing to admit anymore, and had two older sisters who played this board game called Mystery… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Andrei Altybarmakyan
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 2nd is right wing Andrei Altybarmakyan of… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Tim Soderlund
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 3rd is left wing Tim Soderlund of… Read more »
Patrick Kane’s OT Winner Still Blackhawks Fan Favorite Cup Memory
This off-season has been trying at times, and we’re only in the middle of July. The Chicago Blackhawks missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since the 2007-08… Read more »
What the Hossa trade really means
Marian Hossa is technically no longer a Blackhawk this morning, “going to” Arizona yesterday in a “major trade” that came about because of wrinkles in the collective bargaining agreement—which could… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Trade Hossa/Hinostroza/Oesterle to Arizona
The Blackhawks finally announced a trade on Thursday afternoon. It was not the fireworks and sparkler that the fans were hoping for but it did open up some cap room… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Maxim Shalunov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 4th is center Maxim Shalunov of CSKA…. 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 »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Chad Krys
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 5th is defenseman Chad Krys of Boston… 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 »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Ivan Nalimov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 6th is goaltender Ivan Nalimov of Salavat… Read more »
Boqvist, Jokiharju Highlight Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Camp Roster
On Monday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their roster for the upcoming Development Camp on July 16-20 at the MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The roster is composed of 20… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Artur Kayumov
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 7th is left wing Artur Kayumov of… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Evan Barratt
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 8th is center Evan Barratt of Penn… Read more »
Top 10 Unsigned Blackhawks Prospects: Jakub Galvas
Leading up to the Blackhawks’ 2018 development camp, The Rink will profile the Hawks’ top 10 unsigned prospects. Next on the list at 9th is defenseman Jakub Galvas of Olomouc… Read more »