Recap: Blackhawks at Canucks 4-2 Loss
The Blackhawks headed way west, Thursday night, to face the Vancouver Canucks for “one of those great nine o’clock starts.” Before facing the Stars in a week, the Blackhawks play… Read more »
IceHogs: Rockford Sign Pelletier To One-Year Extension
On Thursday afternoon, the Rockford IceHogs came to terms with forward William Pelletier to a one-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season. IceHogs, Pelletier Agree To Extension This season marks… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Canucks
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Vancouver Canucks (20-24-6) 9:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (5-7-3, 2.86 GAA, .915 Save%) Vancouver: Jacob Markstrom (14-16-5, 2.75 GAA, .908 Save%)… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 13
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn rolls solo for this micro episode with John under the weather. He is joined, though, by newest The-Rink.com writer Tyler Majewski and friend of the… Read more »
IceHogs: Mid-Season Awards At AHL All-Star Break
The Rockford IceHogs have had quite the season so far in 2017-18, given the amount of turnover from last season and the amount of first-year pros that have played significant… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Predators 2-1 Win
Music City Mode A gritty 2-1 Hawks victory Tuesday night in Nashville came complete with some depth scoring and phenomenal goaltending. How about this Tomas Jurco / Vince Hinostroza /… Read more »
Highmore, Dahlstrom Represent IceHogs At AHL All-Star Weekend
Over the weekend, the AHL All-Star festivities took place in Utica, New York. Representing the Rockford IceHogs for the AHL Central Division were rookie forward Matthew Highmore and defenseman Carl… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Predators
Chicago Blackhawks (22-17-6) at Nashville Predators (29-11-7) 7:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Anton Forsberg (4-7-3, 3.00 GAA, .909 Save%) Nashville: Pekka Rinne (24-8-3, 2.35 GAA, .927 Save%)… Read more »
Revisiting Under The Radar Blackhawks
This was an article I put together at Puckin Hostile before the preseason began, regarding some under the radar players to watch. I thought the midway point of the season… Read more »
Wiz scouts Blackhawks Prospects Ian Mitchell and Blake Hillman
The-Rink.com Prospect Guru Bill “Wiz” Placzek gives a taste of things to come with a quick breakdown on two Blackhawk defensive prospects playing at Denver University. I spent the… Read more »
Preview: IceHogs Prepare To “Pink The Rink” Against Ontario
On Friday night, the Rockford IceHogs are set to take on the Ontario Reign in Rockford on the annual “Pink the Rink” night for the IceHogs. The special night is… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks at Red Wings 5-1 Win
The Cat Gets a Hat Despite improved play over the last two games, the Blackhawks entered Thursday night losers in their last four games. The first loss in that losing… Read more »
Pride & Prejudice Pt. 2: Resurrection
The second of a 2-part series on the sad state of the Blackhawks. Yesterday, we examined the causes. Today we look at potential solutions. What follows is not… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Red Wings
The Blackhawks lick their wounds from last night’s disappointing OT loss to the Leafs, and take the short trip to Detroit to face the Red Wings. Chicago Blackhawks (22-19-7)… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Maple Leafs 3-2 OT Loss
The season in the abyss trudged on for the Blackhawks against the young fast Toronto Maple Leafs, Wednesday night. After a disappointing loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning, this Blackhawks… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs (26-18-5) at Chicago Blackhawks (22-19-6) 7:00PM Central RADIO: WGN 720 PROJECTED GOALIES: Chicago: Jeff Glass (3-3-3, 3.17 GAA, .909 Save%) Toronto: Frederik Anderson (23-14-4, 2.69 GAA, .920… Read more »
Pride & Prejudice Pt. 1: The Blackhawks Downfall
This is the first of a 2-part series on the sad state of the Blackhawks. Today, we look at how the Hawks got to this point. Next, where they might… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs Lightning 2-0 Shutout Loss
As the season seemed to be slowly slipping away from the Blackhawks, they were back at the United Center to face off with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Contrary to their… Read more »
IceHogs: Rockford Returns Home, Take Points In Five Of Six On Road Trip
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs completed a six-game road trip with a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Monsters on Friday and a 4-3 loss to the Grand Rapids Griffins… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Lightning-Blackhawks
Arguably the best team in the NHL this year, Tampa Bay brings their fast, yet disciplined game to the UC tonight to face the struggling Blackhawks. Tampa Bay Lightning… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 12
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by NHLPA player agent, Advisor and Partner at ACME World Sports, Peter Rutili. We return from the bye… Read more »
Blackhawks send Gustav Forsling to Rockford
Scott Powers scooped the Blackhawks by noticing that Swedish defenseman Gustav Forsling had been mentioned in the AHL transaction notices as being sent to Rockford. Shortly after, the Blackhawks made… Read more »
Blackhawks Prospect Report: Fredrik Olofsson
Photo Courtesy of DenverPioneers.com The-Rink.com caught up with Blackhawks prospect Fredrik Olofsson this weekend when his Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks took on the Denver Pioneers DENVER– Although it wasn’t the most impressive… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks vs NY Islanders 7-3 Loss
The winter break ended for the Blackhawks on Saturday evening against the New York Islanders. After a five day break, the team had to regroup without goaltender Corey Crawford who,… Read more »
Preview & Game Thread: Blackhawks-Islanders
The Hawks look to get back on track tonight as they return to the ice versus former teammate Nick Leddy and the New York Islanders. New York Islanders (23-20-4)… Read more »