Fuel Tank: Return to play yields three wins out of four
The Indy Fuel were forced to postpone their games against the Wheeling Nailers due to COVID-19. They got back to play the week of Jan. 18 against Tulsa. But, before… Read more »
Category Archives: Sean Fitzgerald
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 3 – Covid Protocol
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Eric Andrews, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell take a hard, discerning look at the state of the Blackhawks after the first two weeks… Read more »
Blackhawks drop three in a row to start season
If you were confused about the direction of the Chicago Blackhawks, the first three games of the season set the record straight for you. The franchise that won three Stanley… Read more »
Indy Fuel postpones weekend series against Wheeling Nailers
The Indy Fuel have postponed their weekend series against the Wheeling Nailers. The Fuel and Nailers were scheduled to play in a home-and-home series on Friday and Saturday. The Nailers… Read more »
Fuel Tank: Indy keeps winning in overtime
The Fuel picked up two more wins this past week to push their record to 8–1–0. Friday, Jan. 9 — Fuel 6, Greenville Swamp Rabbits 5 After starting the season… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 2 – Camp and Crow
In this second podcast of season four, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell get together to talk about the happenings in camp… Read more »
Corey Crawford announces retirement from hockey
Former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford announced his retirement from hockey today. Despite signing with the New Jersey Devils this offseason, Crawford opted to hang up his pads for good prior to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 4, Episode 1 – From bad to Wirtz
In this first podcast of season 4, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell to talk about the latest Blackhawks news considering the absence of Jonathan… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Indy keeps blazing a trail at 5–0–0
The Fuel are off to the hottest start in franchise history, standing at 5–0–0 to open the season. Friday, Dec. 18 — Fuel 4, Kansas City Mavericks 3 The Fuel… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 27 – End of the year moves
In this final podcast of season 3, the Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Ray Napientek, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andy Campbell to talk about the Blackhawks moves. Kirby Dach fractures his… Read more »
Fuel Tank: Indy starts season with hot 2–0 weekend
The Indiana Farmers Coliseum welcomed back the Indy Fuel and their fans for the first since Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Friday, Dec. 11 — Fuel 4, Kansas City Mavericks 3… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 26 – Stan Bowman promotion reactions
The Rink staff members John Jaeckel, Jeff Osborn, Sean Fitzgerald, and Aaron (Goldschmidt) Goldstein to talk about the Blackhawks announcement today that Stan Bowman has been promoted, while Jaime Faulkner… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Offseason recap
The Indy Fuel will open their season this Friday against the Kansas City Mavericks at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. The Fuel will be one of 13 ECHL teams to begin their… Read more »
Blackhawks sign former Panthers, Hurricanes center Lucas Wallmark
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the signing of Lucas Wallmark. The Swedish center signed a one-year ($950,000 Salary Cap hit) contract. Mark it done🖊️ Forward Lucas Wallmark has signed a 1-year… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 25 – Brandon Saad trade reactions
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff Osborn , and John Jaeckel are joined by The Rink writers Andy Campbell and Sean Fitzgerald to talk about the big trade of the day. Brandon Saad… Read more »
BREAKING: Chicago Blackhawks re-sign Dominik Kubalik and Malcolm Subban
The Chicago Blackhawks announced the restricted free agent signing of forward Dominik Kubalik and re-signing of goaltender Malcolm Subban. Some 𝗗𝗼𝗺 good news🎉 Forward Dominik Kubalik has inked a 2-year… Read more »
Along the Boards: McDavid blitzes Blackhawks en route to 6–3 decision
The Blackhawks entered Game 2 riding high after stealing Game 1 from the Oilers 6–4. While the Blackhawks looked to take a commanding 2–0 series lead, the Oilers looked to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 19 – Blackhawks Fantasy Draft-a-palooza
The-Rink.com writers led by RHL (Rink Hockey League) Commissioner Mario Tirabassi and RHL General Managers Jeff Osborn (1st overall), Ron Luce (2nd), Eric Andrews (3rd), Aaron Goldschmidt (4th), John Jaeckel… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 17 – Video Roundtable Pt 2
The-Rink.com writers John Jaeckel, Jeff “El Gatekeeper” Osborn, Mario Tirabassi, Juliana Nikac, Lucas Rozell, Marie Sexton, Eric Andrews, Matt Csakai and Sean Fitzgerald get together again on Facebook live to… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 16 – Video Roundtable
The-Rink.com writers John Jaeckel, Jeff “El Gatekeeper” Osborn, Mario Tirabassi, Aaron Goldschmidt, Ron Luce, Eric Andrews, Eric Johnson, and Sean Fitzgerald get together to lightheartedly discuss the lack of hockey… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: ECHL cancels season and Kelly Cup Playoffs
On Thursday, the ECHL announced that it was suspending their season due to COVID-19 (coronavirus). The move was made in accordance with the NHL and AHL suspending their seasons. On… Read more »
Along the Boards: Blackhawks fail to show up at home against the Blues
The NHL made history with the Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis broadcast. On Woman’s Appreciation Day, NBC Sports network had the NHL’s first all-female commentated and produced broadcast. On the… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Three of a different kind, as Fuel lose two and win one
Fuel’s struggles continued this past week, falling in two of three games Friday, Feb. 28 — Kalamazoo 1, Fuel 0 Zeroed out, whitewashed, nothing! These were the words used to… Read more »
The Fuel Tank: Two out of three is bad, as Fuel fall twice
Wednesday, February 18th, Fuel 4, Fort Wayne 5. In their third annual Education Day game, the Indy Fuel hosted a critical central division rival, the Fort Wayne Komets. The Komets… Read more »
Along The Boards: Blackhawks outshined by Stars 2-1
On the eve of the NHL trade deadline, the Blackhawks took on the Dallas Stars. The Stars were shining brightly in February winning five of their last seven coming into… Read more »