Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Jacob Nilsson (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
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Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Lucas Carlsson (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Spotlight – Dominik Kahun (VIDEO)
In our efforts to bring you the best Blackhawks coverage possible, we will be providing video content of prospects in the system that you may not yet be familiar with…. Read more »
The WAY TOO EARLY Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Roster Prediction
Why are we posting a Rockford IceHogs roster prediction in late July? Why? Because just like you, we here at The-Rink cannot wait for hockey season to begin. While it… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Camp: Day 5
The 2018 Chicago Blackhawks prospect camp wrapped up Friday at MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The fans were treated to a scrimmage with the first full-ice five-on-five action of the… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Schedule Released
On Wednesday afternoon, the American Hockey League announced the regular season schedules for all 31 teams. The Rockford IceHogs open the season on October 5 against the Cleveland Monsters and… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Sign Brett Welychka To AHL Contract
On Wednesday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs announced they have agreed to terms with forward Brett Welychka on a one-year, AHL contract for the 2018-19 season. Welychka previously played eight games… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Tyler Sikura
While most Chicago Blackhawks fans were following the “will he/won’t he” of Dylan Sikura last season, older brother Tyler Sikura was making waves with the Rockford IceHogs in the AHL…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Matthew Highmore
The Rockford IceHogs greatly benefited from the Chicago Blackhawks making a low-risk, high-reward decision last summer. Matthew Highmore was an undrafted free agent out of Saint John in the QMJHL… Read more »
Boqvist, Jokiharju Highlight Chicago Blackhawks Prospect Camp Roster
On Monday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks released their roster for the upcoming Development Camp on July 16-20 at the MB Ice Arena in Chicago. The roster is composed of 20… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Lance Bouma
The Chicago Blackhawks came into the 2017-18 season with generally high hopes for Lance Bouma. After being bought out by the Calgary Flames, Bouma joined the Blackhawks by signing a… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Adam Clendening
When the Chicago Blackhawks dealt Adam Clendening to the Vancouver Canucks in 2015, a reunion at some point seemed far-fetched. After being selected by the Blackhawks in the second round… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Cody Franson
When the Chicago Blackhawks and defenseman Cody Franson agreed to a one-year deal last season, the idea was that Franson would be a top-six defensive option for the Blackhawks as… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Chris DiDomenico
The 2017-18 season for the Rockford IceHogs could have ended quite differently, and much earlier, if it were not for the efforts of forward Chris DiDomenico. During the latter-half of… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: John Hayden
The Rockford IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks organization’s both benefited from the contributions of second-year forward John Hayden this past season. Starting the year in Chicago and making a handful or… Read more »
Blackhawks To Russian Goalie: “Not Yet”
Among the flurry of post season signings, The Athletic’s Scott Powers floated a story on Wednesday regarding 24-year-old Russian goaltender Ivan Nalimov. The Blackhawks chose Nalimov in the 6th round… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Review: Collin Delia
One of the most intriguing seasons had on the Rockford IceHogs roster this last season came from goaltender Collin Delia. One of over a dozen players making their first full… Read more »
Chris DiDomenico Signs Contract With SCL Tigers In Switzerland
After finishing the 2017-18 AHL season with the Rockford IceHogs, helping the team to their best finish in the league since joining in 2007-08, Chris DiDomenico is returning to Switzerland… Read more »
Blackhawks extend Andreas Martinsen
The Blackhawks announced earlier today that they had extended 6’3″ 229 lbs Andreas Martinsen for the 2018-19 season, agreeing to a one-year contract. The 27-year-old Norwegian left-wing was acquired from… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2017-18 Season Exit Interviews
After finishing the 2017-18 AHL season with a loss in overtime of Game Six of the Western Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs, the Rockford IceHogs returned from Texas… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign forward Jacob Nilsson (VIDEO)
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they have signed 24 year old center/left wing Jacob Nilsson to a one-year entry level deal. The 5’11”, 180lbs left-handed Swedish born forward tallied… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 23
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel get together to talk a little Blackhawks and Icehogs hockey in this off-season episode. The Blackhawks sign 4 players to entry level deals The “terrible”… Read more »
IceHogs Fall In Overtime, Stars Advance To Calder Cup Final
On Monday night, after the barbecues, pool parties, and Memorial Day festivities, the Rockford IceHogs and Texas Stars held Game Six of their Western Conference Finals series in the Calder… Read more »
IceHogs Refuse To Go Quietly, Defeat Stars To Force Game Six
On Friday night, the Rockford IceHogs and Texas Stars had little time to rest after their overtime contest in Game Four of the Western Conference Finals. On Thursday, the IceHogs… Read more »
IceHogs Find Overtime Winner, Extend Series To Game Five
On Thursday night, the Rockford IceHogs played in what they hoped was the first of four ‘win or go home’ games, trying to get a four-game win streak started and… Read more »