RECAP: Blackhawks Comeback Falls Short Against Hurricanes
It was an interesting night for the Chicago Blackhawks to say the least. Just a few hours after revealing the sweaters that they will wear for the Winter Classic at… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Reveal Winter Classic Sweaters
Just hours before new head coach Jeremy Colliton was set to coach his first National Hockey League game, Blackhawks fans gathered in the United Center Atrium for a first look… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes (6-7-2) at Chicago Blackhawks (6-6-3) 7:30pm Central, 8:30pm Eastern United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN 720 PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (3-4-0 W-L, .907 SV%, 2.92 GAA)… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Resist The Urge to Blame Jeremy Colliton
Since the organization smacked us all in the face on Tuesday morning with the announcement of Joel Quenneville’s firing, the move has been met with (mostly) anger and cynicism. Regardless,… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 35 – Quenneville Fired
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel get together with The Rink Rockford Icehogs Head Writer Mario Tirabassi to talk about the Blackhawks firing Joel Quenneville and his assistants, then promoting Jeremy… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Fall In First Game Under Derek King
The Rockford IceHogs’ annual ‘School Day’ game was the scene of more than just a mid-morning puck drop in front of 4,000-plus screaming kids. It marked the first game for… Read more »
Blackhawks Junior Prospect Roundup: 10/31 – 11/4
Prospects action returned this week as nearly all Blackhawks’ prospects were playing numerous games. Defensemen Nicolas Beaudin and Adam Boqvist did not play this weekend for their respective clubs. Beaudin… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Blackhawks make it all but official—The Rebuild is on
My partner Gatekeeper and I theorized, a number of weeks back on the RinkCast, around the possibility of Jeremy Colliton replacing Joel Quenneville as head coach of the Blackhawks… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks Relieve Quenneville, Colliton Takes Over
The Chicago Blackhawks surprised everyone this morning by announcing that long time coach and three-time Stanley Cup winner Joel Quenneville was relieved of his coaching duties. In addition to Quenneville,… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Continue Point-Streak
After nearly a full week off of action, the Rockford IceHogs faced a three games in three nights slate over the weekend. While every point counts at any spot in… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks NCAA Campus Report: Nov 1-4
The college hockey season is in full swing and the Blackhawks should be happy with the development with their NCAA prospects. Many of them started the season with letters on… Read more »
RECAP: Fuel’s Second-Period Surge Leads to Impressive 5-3 Win
Kevin Lankinen got his second call in goal of the season tonight for the Indy Fuel. Lankinen backstopped the Fuel to a 4-1 win on Thursday to hand the Utah… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Lose 5-3 in Calgary
The Blackhawks took a short trip across Alberta from Edmonton, where they dropped a goose egg Thursday night, to nearby Calgary for a Saturday night game against the Flames. The… Read more »
Preview: Indy Fuel vs. Wheeling Nailers
Indy Fuel (4-4-0-0) at Wheeling Nailers (1-3-0-0) 7:05 PM Eastern WesBanco Arena Watch Live: ECHL.TV Team Statistics: Power Play Indy (19.4%, 8th) Wheeling (23.5%, 3rd) Penalty Kill Indy (84.6%,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Flames
Chicago Blackhawks (6-5-3) at Calgary Flames (8-5-1) 9:00pm Central, 8:00pm Mountain Scotiabank Saddledome TV/Radio: NBCSCH, CBC/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (3-3-0 W-L, .909 SV%, 2.72 GAA)… Read more »
By The Numbers: Rockford IceHogs After Ten Games
The Hockey calendar has turned a new page and we are into the month of November. For the Rockford IceHogs, a ten-game stretch of play to begin the year has… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Prepare For Jam-Packed Weekend
This weekend brings plenty of hockey action to the Rockford IceHogs after nearly a full week off. The IceHogs have a three games in three days set ahead of them… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks shutout by Edmonton Oilers 4-0
The Chicago Blackhawks returned to action on the second half of a back to back against the Oilers in Edmonton. The previous night, the Hawks lost to Vancouver due to… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs. Oilers
Chicago Blackhawks (6-4-3) at Edmonton Oilers (6-4-1) 8:00pm Central, 7:00pm Mountain Rogers Place TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago – Cam Ward (3-1-3 W-L, 3.91 GAA, .889 SV%) Edmonton – Mikko Koskinen (1-0-0… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Fall To Canucks 4-2
The Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks came into the game as two of the most overachieving teams of this 2018-2019 season. Both are in the top half of the Western Conference… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (6-3-3) at Vancouver Canucks (7-6-0) 9:00pm Central, 7:00pm Pacific Rogers Arena TV/Radio: NHLN-US, SN360, WGN/WGN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Corey Crawford (3-2-0, .919 SV%, 2.44 GAA) Vancouver:… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Rundown: (10/26 – 10/28) Weekend’s Recap and Signing
After a busy weekend of CHL/USHL action, Chicago Blackhawks’ prospects continued their strong starts for their respective clubs. Nearly every Chicago prospect was in action over the weekend. Defenseman Nicolas… Read more »
Analysis: Is “Gus” that good? Or is the “D” that bad?
Recently, NBCSN Chicago hosted a fan poll, asking the question whether Erik Gustafsson is a legitimate top 4 defenseman or not. While the vote was 98% “no” at one… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Salvage One Point Over Weekend
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs had a great opportunity to grab points with a back-to-back set of games against the Cleveland Monsters and Manitoba Moose, both at home. Unfortunately,… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Oilers
Edmonton (5-3-1) at Chicago Blackhawks (6-3-2) 5:00pm Central/4:00pm Mountain United Center TV/Radio: NHL Network,NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Cam Ward (.885 SV%, 4.23 GAA) Edmonton: Cam Talbot (.901 SV%,… Read more »