RECAP: Devils Beat Blackhawks 8-5
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game, on the road, against the New Jersey Devils on a two-game losing streak. However, on a positive note, the Blackhawks have gone four straight… Read more »
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The Steel Deal: Fontaine, Abruzzese Lead Steel To Home Sweep
CHICAGO 5, YOUNGSTOWN 4 Chicago held on for a 5 – 4 victory, in overtime, despite jumping out to a 4 – 0 lead against the Youngstown Phantoms, on Friday…. Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Trade Rutta to Lightning
The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning were involved in a minor trade this afternoon. Chicago received defenseman Slater Koekkoek and a 2019 fifth round pick, in exchange for, defenseman… Read more »
Mastrosimone Team East MVP at USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Chicago Steel forward Robert Mastrosimone was named the Team East MVP at the 2019 USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game last night at the Ice Box in Lincoln, NE. Mastrosimone scored a… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Handles Madison, Drop Battle To Central Illinois
Chicago 7, Madison 1 The Chicago Steel dominated all facets of the game on Friday, at home, against the Madison Capitols resulting in a 7–1 victory. Chicago (17–11–1–0) extended their… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Beats USA, Drops Two On Road
Coming off the holiday break, the Chicago Steel lost two road games, against Central Illinois and Muskegon, while finishing off Team USA U-17 at home. Central Illinois 6, Chicago 3… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Wild
Minnesota Wild (17–15–3) at Chicago Blackhawks (13–20–6) 7:30pm CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH, FS-N/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Collin Delia (1–0–0, SV%: .972, GAA: 1.00) Minnesota– Devan Dubnyk (12–12–3, SV%: .913,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Panthers
Florida Panthers (14–14–6) at Chicago Blackhawks (13–19–6) 6:00pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (6–5–4, SV%: .890, GAA: 3.82) Florida– James Reimer (5–7–3, SV%: .887, GAA:… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Avalanche
Chicago Blackhawks (12–19–6) at Colorado Avalanche (19–10–6) 8:00pm CST Pepsi Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH+/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago (potentially) – Collin Delia (First NHL appearance this season) Colorado– Semyon Varlamov (11–8–3, SV%: .913,… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Moore and Mastrosimone to USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game
Chicago Steel coach Greg Moore will serve as assistant coach for Team East at the USHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on January 8. The two-day event includes the top USHL draft… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Stars
Chicago Blackhawks (11–19–6) at Dallas Stars (17–14–3) 7:30pm CST American Airlines Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (5–5–4, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.95) Dallas– Ben Bishop (11–8–1, SV%: .922,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Predators
Nashville Predators (22–10–2) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–19–6) 7:30pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN, NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–5–4, SV%: .883, GAA: 4.17) Nashville– Pekka Rinne (14–5–1, SV%: .925,… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Wins Weekend Series in Youngstown
Youngstown 6, Chicago 5 This past weekend, Chicago took the road winning two-of-three games against the Youngstown Phantoms. The two victories raised the Steel into second place in the Eastern… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Sharks
San Jose Sharks (17–11–5) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–6) 6:00pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–2, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.23) San Jose– Martin Jones (13–7–3, SV%:… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Winnipeg Jets (20–9–2) at Chicago Blackhawks (10–18–5) 7:30pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (6–14–1, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.20) Winnipeg – Laurent Brossoit (6–1–1, SV%: .932,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (13–10–6) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–18–5) 7:00pm CST, United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–14–1, SV%: .901, GAA: 3.921 Pittsburgh – Matt Murray (4–5–0, SV%: .877,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Chicago Blackhawks (9–17–5) at Winnipeg Jets (18–9–2) 7:30pm CST, Bell MTS Place TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–3–0, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.91) Winnipeg– Laurent Brossoit (5–1–1, SV%: .935,… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Splits Weekend
Des Moines 3, Chicago 1 Chicago entered the weekend on an eight-game winning streak but would have to settle for a split this past weekend. Des Moines took Friday night’s… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens (14–10–5) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–16–5) 5:00pm CST, 6:00pm EST United Center TV/Radio: NHLN,NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–13–1, SV%: .902, GAA: 3.22) Montreal– Carey Price (10–8–4, SV%: .899, GAA: 2.96) TEAM STATISTICS Power Play… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks (9–15–5) at Vegas Golden Knights (15–13–1) 9:00pm CST, 7:00pm PST T-Mobile Arena TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Cam Ward (4–3–4, SV%: .888, GAA: 3.91) Vegas– Marc-Andre Fleury (15–9–1,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Ducks
Chicago Blackhawks (9–14–5) at Anaheim Ducks (14–10–5) 9:30pm CST, 7:30pm PST Honda Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5–11–1, SV%: .903, GAA: 3.17) Anaheim– John Gibson (10–8–4, SV%:… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Chicago Beats Cedar Rapids 3-2, Win Eight-Straight
The Chicago Steel extended their winning streak to eight games after defeating the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders 3–2 at home. The win gives Chicago a 12–7–1–0 record on the season (25 points)…. Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Jets
Chicago Blackhawks (9–11–5) at Winnipeg Jets (13–8–2) 7:00pm CST Bell MTS Arena TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5 – 9 – 1, SV%: 0.906 GAA: 2.98) Winnipeg– Connor Hellebuyck (9 – 7… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Golden Knights
Vegas Golden Knights (12–12–1) at Chicago Blackhawks (9–10–5) 7:30pm p.m. CST/5:30pm PST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (5 – 8 – 1, SV%: .914, GAA:… Read more »
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 »