Rockin’ with Rockford: Playoff spot secured
After the Iowa Wild lost 3–2 in overtime against the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night, the Rockford IceHogs clinched a spot in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The contest ended during the… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall in shootout in Maroon and Martinez swan songs
In the Chicago Blackhawks’ final home game of the season, the Hawks were celebrating the careers of Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez. Both veterans were brought in to help nurture… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks down listless Bruins 5–2 in Boston
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Thursday night’s action looking to put together a few wins before the end of the season. They had just lost the second of a home-and-home… Read more »
RECAP: Penguins march over Blackhawks 5–0
The Chicago Blackhawks were coming off an impressive 3–1 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins in their penultimate home game of the season on Sunday. On Tuesday night, the Hawks looked… Read more »
RECAP: Hawks beat Pens 3–1 behind Mikheyev’s pair of goals
As the season winds down, the Chicago Blackhawks continue to seek positives and momentum heading into a critical summer in the franchise’s rebuilding process. While many of their young players… Read more »
The Net Perspective – Episode 7 – Tendy Talk podcast
Gate and co-host Pete jump back in the studio to talk Goalies and are joined by Joe Drennan, the “Washed Up Goalie“, from the Tendy Talk podcast 🥅 Pete Fricano… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Ovechkin’s night a right of passage for young Blackhawks
Last night, the hockey world was treated to something special: A seminal moment for the league with a record-tying performance. When Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal marker of… Read more »
RECAP: Ovechkin ties Gretzky with a pair of goals in 5–3 win over Chicago
Fans are always at a crossroads when players have a chance to break a record against their favorite teams and tonight was like no other. Alex Ovechkin came into tonight’s… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks fall to Colorado 3–2 in shootout
With the Chicago Blackhawks fully embracing the youth moment, the roster has 11 players who are 23 years old and under. The Colorado Avalanche came into town with the league… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 26 – IceHogs 2024-25 Season Letter Grades
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Andrew Bard, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ finish discussing Jimmy’s recent article on Blackhawks/IceHogs player season grades. 🎙️ Each scholar will corroborate… Read more »
RECAP: Utah spoils Moore and Rinzel’s debuts 5–2 in Chicago
The Utah Hockey Club (33–29–12) ruined the NHL debuts of forward Oliver Moore and defenseman Sam Rinzel of the Chicago Blackhawks (21–44–9) on home ice 5–2 on Sunday afternoon. Rinzel… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 25 – Blackhawks Sign Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Jimmy O’Malley ESQ jump on for a quick reaction Podcast following the Blackhawks signings of Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel, two… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks sign top prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
The University of Minnesota’s losses are the Chicago Blackhawks’ gain. The Golden Gophers were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night by UMass. With the Minnesota loss, pundits started… Read more »
RECAP: Despite Donato’s hat trick, Hawks lose 5–3 to Vegas
The crowd and atmosphere at the United Center understood the assignment on Friday night. Everyone was fired up for a matchup between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Vegas Golden Knights…. Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 24 – Blackhawks 2024-25 Season Letter Grades
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, Jimmy O’Malley, Andrew Bard, and a late special guest discuss Jimmy’s recent article on Blackhawks player season grades, and each scholar will… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Blackhawks and IceHogs player season grades
With both the Chicago Blackhawks and Rockford IceHogs’ season coming to a close, it is reasonable to start assessing how these skaters performed this season. In this article, I will… Read more »
RECAP: Devils drop Hawks 5–3 at United Center
Following a wild 7–4 victory at home against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center on Wednesday night against another Metropolitan Division foe, the New Jersey… Read more »
ANALYSIS: The Jaime Faulkner myths
At the tail end of the another dismal Chicago Blackhawks season, a certain sect of Blackhawks fans have decided to vent their frustrations against the Blackhawks President of Business Operations… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks down Flyers 7–4 in high-offense thriller
The Chicago Blackhawks came into Sunday afternoon’s action against the Philadelphia Flyers in a bit of a rut. They had lost their previous seven games, going all the way back… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks lose seventh in row, fall 4–1 to the Blues
The Chicago Blackhawks made their final trip to St. Louis this season. Before the game, Blackhawks forward Pat Maroon announced he was retiring from the game of hockey at the… Read more »
RECAP: Moore, Turcotte score in 3–1 Kings victory over Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks (20–40–9) fell on home ice to the Los Angeles Kings (37–21–9) by the final of 3–1, despite a 30-save effort by goaltender Spencer Knight. Chicago fell behind… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 8, Episode 23 – NHL Award Predictions
Chicago Rinkcast staff members Andy Campbell, Sean Fitzgerald, and Andrew Bard are back for their thoughts on the latest Blackhawks news and results: 🎙️ Touch on the Blackhawks’ latest woes…. Read more »
RECAP: Seattle scores six straight in 6–2 win in Chicago
The Chicago Blackhawks returned to the United Center on Tuesday night to host the Seattle Kraken following an 0–3–1 road trip. The game marks a stretch of six of their… Read more »
The Net Perspective – Episode 6 – Back again with lots to talk about!
Gate and co-host Pete Fricano get together to talk about all things goaltending. Get your goalie fix! 🥅 Pete Fricano media and Hockey Dad Gatekeeper. 🥅 League Goalie swaps. 🥅 … Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks pummeled by Vancouver 6–2
All the good vibes of the last Chicago Blackhawks home stand were wiped away by this 0–3–1 four-game road trip. The Hawks were throttled by the Vancouver Canucks early and… Read more »