IceHogs, Delia Stop Wolves In Shootout Win
On Wednesday night, the Rockford IceHogs took on their rivals the Chicago Wolves in the 11th installment of the Illinois Lottery Cup Rivalry this season, having split the first ten… Read more »
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Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Flyers
Philadelphia Flyers (35–30–8) vs Chicago Blackhawks (32–30–10) 7:30pm CST United Center TV/Radio: WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (12–15–3, SV%: .907, GAA: 3.06) Philadelphia – Carter Hart (14–10–1, SV%:… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 48 w/ The Athletic’s Mark Lazerus
The-Rink.com co-hosts Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn and John “Double J” Jaeckel are joined by surprise guest Mark Lazerus, formerly of the Chicago Sun-Times and currently of The Athletic, as the Blackhawks roll into… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Steel Clinch Playoff Berth, Slavin Scores Twice
The Chicago Steel clinched their third straight Clark Cup Playoff appearance after defeating the Green Bay Gamblers 3–1. Forward Josiah Slavin scored twice in the first period, the second being… Read more »
Looking To The Steel Future: Chicago College Commitments
The United States Hockey League is the top junior ice hockey league in the country. Since the USHL does not pay their players, members of the Chicago Steel can compete… Read more »
Chicago Blackhawks NCAA Prospects Update: Post-Season Edition
As the Blackhawks battle to reach the playoffs, some of their college hockey prospects are already there Blackhawks fans can’t help looking toward the future. As much as it would… Read more »
RECAP: Canucks Beat The Blackhawks 3-2 in OT
The Blackhawks looked to extend their five game winning streak Monday night, against the Vancouver Canucks on Jim Thome night. This game began a stretch of seven games in 13… Read more »
IceHogs Sweep Weekend, Move Into Playoff Spot
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs faced a difficult task with three games in three straight days against teams they have struggled against all season. Coming into the weekend in… Read more »
The Steel Deal: After Loss on Friday, Chicago Tops Dubuque on Saturday
The Chicago Steel split their weekend games, losing 4–3 to the Youngstown Phantoms, on Friday, then bounced back to defeat the Dubuque Fighting Saints 3–2. Forward Robert Mastrosimone scored three… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Canucks
Vancouver Canucks (30–32–10) vs Chicago Blackhawks (32–30–9) 7:30pm CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (12–15–2, SV%: .907, GAA: 3.07) Vancouver – Thatcher Demko (1–2–0, SV%:… Read more »
Recap: Crawford delivers 48-save shutout in 2-0 win over Montreal
The Chicago Blackhawks, fighting to keep slim playoff opes alive, entered action last night in French Canada against the Montreal Canadiens, a team similarly engaged in the Eastern Conference playoff… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens (37–27–7) vs Chicago Blackhawks (31–30–9) 6:00pm CST Centre Bell TV/Radio: WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (11–15–2, SV%: .902, GAA: 3.18) Montreal – Carey Price (29–21–5, SV%:… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Squeak Out Win Against Leafs
The Blackhawks came into Toronto on Wednesday night looking to pick up more points in order to make a push for the playoffs in the last 13 games of the… Read more »
The Blackhawks Rinkcast – Episode 47 w/ Al Cimaglia
The-Rink.com host Jeff “Gatekeeper” Osborn goes solo and is joined once again by NHL Radio Blackhawks Correspondent Al Cimaglia to discuss the suddenly hot (again) Blackhawks. Blackhawks sign draft pick Philipp Kurashev… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Maple Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs (42–22–5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (30–30–9) 6:00pm CST Scotiabank Arena TV/Radio: NBCSN/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (10–15–2, SV%: .901, GAA: 3.22) Toronto – Frederik Andersen (33–14–4,… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks Crush Coyotes 7-1
The Blackhawks welcomed the Arizona Coyotes to the United Center on Monday night. This game was very important for Arizona as they sit only one point out of a wild… Read more »
IceHogs Drop Weekend Series Against Moose
Over the weekend in Manitoba, the Rockford IceHogs had a huge opportunity to solidify their place in the Calder Cup Playoff race in the Central Division. With back-to-back games on… Read more »
The Steel Deal: Abruzzese’s 100th Career Point Not Enough
Sioux Falls 7, Chicago 4 The Chicago Steel jumped out to a 2–0 lead against the Sioux Falls Stampede, but a five goal second period by Sioux Falls did… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks vs Coyotes
Arizona Coyotes (34–29–5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (29–30–9) 7:30pm CST United Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (9–15–2, SV%: .899, GAA: 3.31) Arizona – Darcy Kuemper (22–15–5, SV%:… Read more »
Recap: Blackhawks down Stars in Dallas, 2-1
The Blackhawks took the ice in Dallas last night, sitting 9 points out of the last wildcard spot in the West and, one would assume, in desperation mode against the… Read more »
Preview/Game Thread: Blackhawks at Stars
Dallas Stars (35–27–5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (28–30–9) 7:00pm CST American Airlines Center TV/Radio: NBCSCH/WGN PROJECTED STARTERS Chicago – Corey Crawford (8–15–2, SV%: .897, GAA: 3.40) Dallas – Ben Bishop (22–14–2,… Read more »
Who is New Blackhawks Prospect Reese Johnson?
The Blackhawks announced this week that they came to terms with 20-year-old Red Deer Rebels center and captain Reese Johnson. The 6’1″ 195 lbs Johnson has been listed only as… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Gate Talks Blackhawks With Shawn (Minus Maya) In The Morning
The Rink feature writer Jeff Osborn joins The Superback, Shawn Sierra to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. We talked about the fall back down to earth, Coach Colliton, what… Read more »
REPORT: Blackhawks to Open Next Season in Prague
Seemingly out of nowhere, John Shannon of Sportsnet reported earlier this week that the Blackhawks will face the Flyers in Prague, of the Czech Republic, to open the 2019-2020 season…. Read more »
IceHogs Late-Season Reinforcements On Their Way?
The Rockford IceHogs are in a familiar position in the AHL standings with 17 games to play. Currently tied for fourth-place in the Central Division, the IceHogs expect to have… Read more »