Rockford IceHogs, Kris Versteeg mutually part ways
Kris Versteeg joined the Rockford IceHogs on an AHL contract in late-April of 2018. His return to the IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks organizations brought back a lot of memories and… Read more »
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Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Buffalo Sabres
Chicago Blackhawks (8–7–4) at Buffalo Sabres (10–6–3) 6 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (3–4–2, .908 save percentage, 3.24 goals against average) Buffalo… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (7–7–4) at Nashville Predators (9–6–3) 7 p.m. CST Bridgestone Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (4–3–2, .934 save percentage, 2.51 goals against average) Nashville… Read more »
RECAP: Chicago defeats Vegas 5–3 in entertaining fashion
The Chicago Blackhawks entered tonight’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights on a three-game point streak. The visitors have been playing their best hockey in those three games and have… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vegas Golden Knights
Chicago Blackhawks (6–7–4) at Vegas Golden Knights (5–7–4) 9 p.m. CST T-Mobile Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (2–4–2, .905 save percentage, 3.27 goals against average) Vegas — Marc-Andre… Read more »
Uula Ruikka named USHL Defenseman of the Week
Chicago Steel defenseman Uula Ruikka helped lead his team to home and away victories this past weekend, earning the USHL’s Defenseman of the Week honor. Ruikka scored twice and added… Read more »
Kris Versteeg focused on helping young IceHogs development
Look back on June 18, 2015, a third parade in the last six years for the city of Chicago to celebrate a Stanley Cup victory. Kris Versteeg hoisted the Stanley… Read more »
Colangelo paces Chicago in sweep of Madison
The Chicago Steel swept the Madison Capitols this past weekend with two excellent offensive and defensive showings. Chicago bested Madison 3–1 with the game-winning goal coming from forward Sam Colangelo,… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign Alec Regula to entry level deal
Despite the wintery weather in the Chicago, the Blackhawks announced that they have signed newly acquired 19-year-old defenseman Alec Regula to a three-year entry level contract, this morning. The two-way… Read more »
IceHogs dominate weekend action, split games
The Rockford IceHogs came into the weekend riding a four-game win streak, having won five of their last home games. Closing their four-game homestand against the Manitoba Moose, the Hogs… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks outlast Leafs, 5-4 in regulation
Sunday night’s game at the United Center featured an Original Six matchup between the young and (perhaps) ascendant Toronto Maple Leafs and the declining/rebuilding (you might say “schizophrenic”) Chicago Blackhawks…. Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs (9–5–4) at Chicago Blackhawks (5–7–4) 6:00 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Robin Lehner (3–3–2, .935 save percentage, 2.33 goals-against average) Toronto — Michael… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks spoil two goal lead, lose to Penguins 3–2 in shootout
After arguably their best game of the season, the Blackhawks returned to action Saturday night in Pittsburgh taking on the Penguins. Saturday night’s contest was the first game of the… Read more »
Bowen Byram talks Vancouver Giants, World Juniors, and his experience with the Avalanche
This summer was a whirlwind for Vancouver Giants defenseman Bowen Byram. After being selected by the Colorado Avalanche 4th overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, Byram went to Denver for… Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks at Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins (9–6–1) .vs Chicago Blackhawks (5–7–3) 6:00 p.m. CST PPG Paints Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Projected starting goaltenders Chicago — Corey Crawford (2–4–1, .901 save percentage, 3.50 goals-against average) Pittsburgh… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks ride the storm out, top Canucks 5-2
Following a less than stellar road trip, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to chilly Chicago to take on the Vancouver Canucks. A surprise team out of the gate this year, the… Read more »
Preview/Game thread: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Vancouver Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (4–6–3) vs. Vancouver Canucks (9–3–3) 7:30 p.m. CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Probable starters Chicago — Corey Crawford (1–4–1, .892 save percentage, 3.74 goals against average) Vancouver — Jacob Markstrom (5–2–3,… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 4 – Is the Stache the answer?
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “JJ” reconvene with Facebook/Twitter sensation Christian Deme, aka StacheESQ, to discuss the Blackhawks plummeting hopes. The Blackhawks are 4-7-3 after losing to the San Jose Sharks,… Read more »
IceHogs top Marlies 3–1, extend win streak to four
For the first time since the 2014–15 season, the Rockford IceHogs faced off against the Toronto Marlies. On a “school day” game in Rockford, a 10:30 a.m. start time did… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra, to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the very bad Blackhawks, what is wrong with them,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks break down, fall to Sharks 4-2
The Blackhawks finished out their California road trip against the San Jose Sharks tonight. Chicago looked to trend in a positive direction after a win over Anaheim on Sunday night…. Read more »
Preview/Game thread Chicago Blackhawks at San Jose Sharks
San Jose (4–10–1) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (4–6–3) 9:00 p.m. CST SAP Center TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN Probable starters Chicago — Robin Lehner (2–2–2, .938 save percentage, 2.26 goals-against average) San Jose — Martin Jones (2-7-1,… Read more »
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 »
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 »