Blackhawks recall Kirby Dach from IceHogs
Following the conclusion of his third game with the Rockford IceHogs on a conditioning assignment, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled Kirby Dach to the NHL late Friday night. Dach played in… Read more »
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ANALYSIS: Was the Blackhawks’ power play really elite last season or just briefly hot?
Earlier this summer, I decided to dig into some of common Blackhawks narratives that have become “internet facts” in the Chicago hockey zeitgeist—most notably, the misconception that the team’s power… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs not panicking over 0–3–0 start
The Rockford IceHogs are off to a historic start to the 2019–20 season. Unfortunately, it is the wrong side of history. For the first time since the IceHogs joined the… Read more »
IceHogs drop third straight loss to start the season
The Rockford IceHogs and Laval Rocket made history on Monday afternoon, meeting for the first time in history. In the historical matchup, Laval came away 3–1 winners, leaving Rockford still… Read more »
Kirby Dach makes pro debut in IceHogs loss
It was an eventful night in Rockford as the IceHogs opened their home portion of the 2019–20 season with a 4–2 loss against the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday night. Prior… Read more »
Blackhawks Rinkcast – Season 3, Episode 2 – The regular season begins
The-Rink.com co-hosts “Gatekeeper” and “Double J” are joined by staff member and Chicago Steel head writer Ray Napientek to talk about the first two games of the Blackhawks regular season…. Read more »
Rockford IceHogs 2019-20 season award picks: Preseason
Apologies for the misleading “preseason” notion in the title, but it is on me to not have done this before the actual season got underway on Friday night. Sometimes that… Read more »
Previewing the Rockford IceHogs’ 2019–20 season
After falling short of the Calder Cup Playoffs last season, the Rockford IceHogs face an uphill battle in the AHL Central Division for the 2019–20 season. With a lineup full… Read more »
Derek King names Kris Versteeg newest Rockford IceHogs captain
The Rockford IceHogs will have their first team captain since the end of the 2016–17 season. Head coach Derek King announced on Wednesday that veteran winger Kris Versteeg will serve… Read more »
BREAKING: Blackhawks finalize roster
In advance of Friday’s 2019–20 regular season opener in Prague, the Blackhawks announced their final roster this afternoon after assigning Collin Delia to Rockford: Forwards Drake Caggiula Ryan Carpenter Alex… Read more »
BREAKING: Carl Dahlstrom claimed by Winnipeg Jets
Following the move yesterday putting Carl Dahlstrom on waivers to be sent to the AHL, the division-rival Winnipeg Jets announced this morning that they have claimed the 24-year-old defenseman. The… Read more »
Dennis Gilbert and Anton Wedin assigned to Rockford
The Blackhawks announced yesterday that defenseman Dennis Gilbert and forward Anton Wedin were sent to Rockford, joining the IceHogs for their training camp. There was speculation that one or both… Read more »
BREAKING: Dahlstrom on waivers to be sent to Rockford
As the rest of the league makes moves to become cap and roster compliant before the deadline at 5 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, the Blackhawks announced that defenseman Carl Dahlstrom… Read more »
RECAP: Blackhawks send Rockford team to Boston for beat down
With the actual Blackhawks team in Germany preparing for an exhibition game Sunday, the Chicago brass took a scheduling snafu and turned it into a preseason nightmare Saturday afternoon, as… Read more »
Blackhawks send Boqvist and Saarela to Rockford prior to European trip
Seemingly already on European time, the Blackhawks assigned rookie defensive phenom Adam Boqvist and summer acquisition Aleksi Saarela to the Rockford IceHogs following last night’s uninspired shellacking at the hands… Read more »
ANALYSIS: Time for the Blackhawks to focus on the Robin Lehner era
When the Blackhawks announced the signing of Masterton and Jennings Trophy winner Robin Lehner, the whole complexion of goaltending in the Blackhawks’ organization changed drastically. It was clear to most… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs unveil new team website
Rockford IceHogs reveal new and improved team website Prior to the puck dropping on Oct. 4 for the beginning of the AHL season, the Rockford IceHogs are heading into the… Read more »
Blackhawks continue trimming training camp roster
The Chicago Blackhawks continue working their way down to the final cuts in training camp. Over the weekend, Chicago cut their roster down to 30 players, with defenseman Philip Holm… Read more »
Sending Adam Boqvist to the IceHogs is the right move for Chicago
When I was 17 years old, I was driving to run an errand for my parents after school. I had my driver’s license for just about a year at this… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part five
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
Predicting the Rockford IceHogs’ 2019–20 roster
Chicago Blackhawks training camp is just a few short days away, opening up on Friday. For many, the beginning of training camp is the last opportunity to make a lasting… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part four
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
UPDATE: Blackhawks release 2019 Traverse City tournament roster
The annual Traverse City rookie tournament in Traverse City, Michigan, is right around the corner. A showcase tournament for numerous NHL farm systems, the Chicago Blackhawks will once again battle… Read more »
The-Rink’s Blackhawks prospect pyramid: Blood, sweat and tiers, part three
The-Rink is taking an in-depth look at the Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect pool. However, unlike many other outlets that rank prospects in list form, The-Rink will be using tiers to express… Read more »
Five IceHogs rookie breakout candidates not named Adam Boqvist
As the beginning of the 2019–20 regular season gets closer, let’s take a look at a few rookies coming into the Rockford IceHogs organization that have the makings to have… Read more »