IceHogs: January To Be Critical Month For Rockford
The Rockford IceHogs of the 2017-18 season are in a much better place than they IceHogs of last season. A look at the current standings as of writing this wouldn’t… Read more »
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Blackhawks Recall Gustafsson, Assign Franson, Sit Seabrook
Big news coming out of Blackhawks land, today, after yesterday’s moves. They announced that defenseman Erik Gustafsson had been recalled from Rockford, while Cody Franson cleared waivers and was assigned… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Senators
The Blackhawks are in Ottawa tonight—trying to build off a win Sunday, and get another streak going against a struggling Senators team Chicago Blackhawks (20-15-6) at Ottawa Senators (14-17-9)… Read more »
Blackhawks: Hayden Assigned, Jurco Recalled, Franson on Waivers
On Monday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward John Hayden to the Rockford IceHogs and recalled forward Tomas Jurco. This marks the first NHL action for Jurco this season and… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks 4, Oilers 1
The Blackhawks did what they needed to do yesterday at the UC—beat a struggling team at home. And there were additional encouraging signs in the 4-1 win. Here we… Read more »
Preview And Game Thread: Oilers At Blackhawks
The Hawks try to recapture their winning ways versus the Oil in an afternoon contest at the UC. Join the Rink Rats on the game thread at the bottom of… Read more »
The Little Things Make the Difference Between Winning and Losing
With 42 games left, the season is basically half over. Yet, the Blackhawks continue to look like they are often playing preseason hockey games. Some subtle, but highly impactful things,… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Golden Knights
The Blackhawks began a short homestand against the Vegas Golden Knights, Friday night. The Golden Knights came in, after losing the previous night against St. Louis. Joel Quenneville threw Jeff… Read more »
Blackhawks-Vegas Game Thread
It’s too cold to go out. Hang out in here for tonight’s Hawk game, where the hockey discussion could get heated—even if it’s always friendly and respectful. Join JJ,… Read more »
Preview: Golden Knights at Blackhawks
The Blackhawks lost more than a little pocket change in their last trip to Las Vegas, getting humiliated by the expansion Golden Knights. Can they get revenge tonight? Vegas… Read more »
IceHogs: Hinostroza, Gustafsson Named AHL All-Stars
On Thursday, the American Hockey League announced the Divisional rosters for the AHL All-Star Weekend set to take place in Utica, New York on January 28-29. This year the Rockford… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at NY Rangers 5-2 Win
Wednesday night the Blackhawks were back in the United States, more specifically New York, to face the Rangers in Madison Square Garden for NBCSN “Rivalry Night“. Apparently, NBC does not… Read more »
Blackhawks-Rangers Game Thread
Join JJ, Gatekeeper, and the rest of the RinkRats tonight on the message hread at the bottom of this page—as we discuss all the action from tonight’s Hawks-Rangers game… Read more »
Blackhawks Anton Forsberg Gets New Mask
NHL Goalie mask guru David Gunnarsson released his latest mask for Blackhawks goalie Anton Forsberg, yesterday. The mask includes the dog from the movie “Bolt” as well as the Chicago… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Rangers
The Blackhawks are in New York tonight—to face old Original Six rivals the Rangers, who the Hawks’ beat at the UC earlier this year. Chicago Blackhawks (18-14-6) at New… Read more »
Why Are The Blackhawks Picking Jeff Glass?
When we woke up this morning we were treated to some interesting news. Blackhawks Coach Joel Quenneville announced that fourth string fill-in Jeff Glass, not backup Anton Forsberg, would start… Read more »
IceHogs: Catching Up With Rockford Goalie Collin Delia
The Rockford IceHogs experienced a large roster turnover from the end of the 2016-17 season to the beginning of the 2017-18 season with twelve rookies jumping into the roster and… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Flames 4-3 OT Loss
The Blackhawks continued their journey across Canada on Sunday night in Calgary. They were riding the back of a narrow overtime win against Connor McJesus, as well as Jeff Glass‘… Read more »
Reviewing Sean Avery’s Memoir ‘Ice Capades’
In his book Ice Capades, Sean Avery brings readers down to ice level and gives them a glimpse of professional hockey life beyond the generic behind-the-scenes anecdotes If there was one… Read more »
Analysis: What’s Really “Wrong” With Toews?
The truth may not lie in either the “too many hard miles” or “wacky diet” theories. But here’s my take—based on logic, hidden stats, and a little inside information…. Read more »
Recap: IceHogs Drop Two Of Three To End 2017 Calendar
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs faced a tough task in a three games in three nights stretch of their schedule. The action over the weekend closed the book on… Read more »
Thank you and Happy New Years, Rinkrats
As 2017 comes to a close, and we all wax nostalgic, you can look back on a very strange year either with anger and disdain or try to focus on… Read more »
Preview: Blackhawks at Flames
The Blackhawks traveled south within the province of Alberta yesterday, where tonight they face the Calgary Flames. Can they get another winning streak going? Chicago Blackhawks (18-14-5) at Calgary… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Oilers 4-3 OT Win
After a very uninspired loss in Vancouver the previous night, the Blackhawks took a short jaunt to Alberta to face the Edmonton Construction Cones. Making his NHL and Blackhawks debut… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Canucks 5-2 Loss
Thursday night, the Blackhawks took the ice in Vancouver, BC to face the Canucks in their first game post-Christmas—and post Corey Crawford-injury. Goalie Anton Forsberg took over the starting position… Read more »