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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by Lead Blackhawks writer at The Athletic Chicago Scott Powers. We chat about the end of the year… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Blackhawks attempt to break a now 3-game losing streak tonight in Edmonton. Nearing the midpoint of the season, the Hawks desperately need to right the ship. Chicago Blackhawks… Read more »
As the calendar year of 2017 comes to a close, the Rockford IceHogs have their work cut out for them with three games in three nights to close the book… Read more »