The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John Jaeckel are joined by Rink prospect expert Eric Andrews to wrap up Blackhawks Prospect and Development Camp. The Blackhawks trade Marian Hossa’s contract, Vinnie Hinostroza and Jordan… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn is joined by Rink writers Mario Tirabassi and Aaron Goldschmidt to wrap up the draft and free agency. The Blackhawks draft plenty of players, but make no moves. #LoseForHughes… Read more »
The staff here at The Rink will be keeping you up to date on the latest Chicago Blackhawks free agent signings as the window opens at noon (EDT) on July… Read more »
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 »
The Blackhawks announced this afternoon that they had acquired center / left wing Jordan Schroeder from the Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Jean-Francois Berube. The 27 year old Schroeder is… Read more »
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 »
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 »
Following this weekend’s fairly uneventful draft, the Blackhawks announced a minor trade this afternoon with the Vancouver Canucks. The Blackhawks sent center Tanner Kero to Vancouver for another center, Michael… Read more »
The Chicago Blackhawks made made eight selections in the NHL Entry draft this year, and made two trades during the draft. The players that the organization selected are listed below,… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The Blackhawks announced this morning that they had extended 2013 3rd round draft pick and pending restricted free agent John Hayden for two more seasons. This comes on the heels… Read more »
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 »
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and co-host John Jaeckel throw together a last minute episode to address the recent insanity following the end of the NHL season. Happy Fathers Day to all the wonderful… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »