Blackhawks Year End Reviews: The Goaltenders
We wrap up the player grades from the 2017-18 season with the goaltenders. Obviously, I could go on and on because it is my (self proclaimed) area of expertise. This… Read more »
Tag Archives: CollinDelia
IceHogs To Face Moose In Calder Cup Western Conference Semi-Final
On Monday night, the Manitoba Moose defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarter-Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs, advancing them to the Western Conference… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Sweep Chicago Wolves In Historic Game Three
On Thursday night, the Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Wolves faced-off for Game Three of their Best-of-Five opening round series in the Calder Cup Playoffs. With a 2-0 series lead and… Read more »
LISTEN: IceHogs Media Day Ahead Of Game Three Against Wolves
On Tuesday, the Rockford IceHogs held media availability as the team prepares for Game Three of their opening round series against the Chicago Wolves on Thursday night. The IceHogs have… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Beat Chicago Wolves In Game Two, Take 2-0 Series Lead
On Sunday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Wolves squared off in their second game in less than 24 hours as the second game of their Calder Cup Playoffs opening… Read more »
IceHogs Top Wolves 2-1 In Game One, Take 1-0 Series Lead
On Saturday night, the Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Wolves opened their first-round Calder Cup Playoff matchup at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL. In a tightly contested game, because what… Read more »
Players To Watch: Rockford IceHogs vs Chicago Wolves
The Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Wolves take their Illinois Lottery Cup rivalry to the postseason on Saturday night as Game One of the Calder Cup Playoffs begin in Rosemont. Ahead… Read more »
IceHogs Fall To Wolves In Season Finale, Prepare For Round One Series
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs finished the regular season with the second of back-to-back games against future Calder Cup Playoff opponent, the Chicago Wolves. Just like the front-end of… Read more »
Indy Fuel Season Wrap-Up
The Indy Fuel just completed their fourth season in the ECHL, a year that featured its fair share of ups and downs. During this season, the Fuel managed to put… Read more »
The Rockford IceHogs Clinch Spot In Calder Cup Playoffs
On Tuesday night the Rockford IceHogs needed at least one point against the Iowa Wild, or a Milwaukee Admirals regulation loss to clinch a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs…. Read more »
IceHogs Win In Shootout As Insane Run Continues Into April
On Friday night, the Rockford IceHogs played the first of back-to-back game against the Texas Stars in Cedar Park, Texas. Coming into the contest, Rockford has amassed a 10-1-2 record… Read more »
IceHogs Tighten Grip On Calder Cup Playoff Spot With Win Over Rampage
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs took another big step towards securing a Calder Cup Playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the San Antonio Rampage in San Antonio. With… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 19 – Mailsack Extravaganza
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn is rejoined by co-host John Jaeckel. Jeff and John return from their respective vacations and then spend a healthy portion of the program answering mailbag questions. Gate spends… Read more »
IceHogs Prepare For Texas Road-Trip, Calder Cup Playoffs Within Reach
As of Tuesday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs are in solid position in the AHL Central Division standings, sitting in fourth place, seven points ahead of the Iowa Wild and Milwaukee… Read more »
Collin Delia Named Rockford IceHogs Man Of The Year
On Thursday, Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Collin Delia was named the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year for Rockford. The award, selected by each AHL club, is presented to… Read more »
Forsberg Misses Start Against Jets, Delia Makes His Blackhawks Debut
On Thursday night, the Chicago Blackhawks play host to the Winnipeg Jets. Prior to the game, goaltender Anton Forsberg sustained an injury during warmup and was forced to miss his… Read more »
Blackhawks Recall Collin Delia, Re-Assign Berube
This morning the Blackhawks announced that they had recalled goaltender Collin Delia from Rockford, while re-assigning Jean-Francois Berube to Rockford. He started this season in Indianapolis but was shuttled to… Read more »
IceHogs Holding On To Last Playoff Spot In Central Division
This season has been a big turnaround for the Rockford IceHogs. At this point last season, the storylines centered around who may or may not be called up to the… Read more »
IceHogs Continue Point-Streak, Add Ejdsell As Playoff Push Intensifies
In a stark contrast to where the Chicago Blackhawks organization found itself a year ago today, the Rockford IceHogs find themselves in the middle of a hunt for the Calder… Read more »
IceHogs Continue Point-Streak, Close Gap In Central Division
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs were able to continue their current point-streak and close the gap in the AHL Central Division as the race for the Calder Cup Playoffs… Read more »
IceHogs Complete Comeback Win In Overtime Against Wild
On Tuesday night, the Rockford IceHogs continued their successful, albeit tense, march toward the Calder Cup Playoffs with a 3-2 overtime win over the Iowa Wild. With the win, the… Read more »
IceHogs Earn Three Of Four Points, Continue Push For Playoffs
In a weekend that started a 10-game stretch of games against the AHL Central Division, the Rockford IceHogs were able to take three of four points on the road with… Read more »
Revisiting Blackhawks Goaltending – Seven Months Later
Last summer, at my previous website, I took some time to examine (what I consider to be) my area of expertise… To the surprise of many, that expertise is not… Read more »
IceHogs: Rockford Splits Weekend Action, Delia Stakes Claim As Starter
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs made a marginal move forward in their push to take a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs. On Friday night, the IceHogs dropped a… Read more »
IceHogs: Rockford Holds On For Much Needed Win Over Texas
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs faced a tough test to begin the final 20-game stretch of the season as they hosted the Texas Stars. Already in a Calder Cup… Read more »