Blackhawks Prospects
Blackhawks Fans Have Many Reasons to Watch the WJC
December 27th, 2018 The 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship got underway on Wednesday and Chicago Blackhawks fans have plenty of reasons to pay attention to this year’s showcase of hockey’s top players under the age of 20. The Blackhawks, along with the Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia...
A Family Affair: Sikura Brothers Shine On Home Ice
October 14th, 2018 After dropping their first two games of the season to the Cleveland Monsters last weekend, the Rockford IceHogs took the BMO Harris Center ice for the first time versus the Texas Stars Saturday night. Many in the building were excited to see the home debut of Dylan Sikura...
Rockford IceHogs 2018-19 Season Preview
October 4th, 2018 The calendar has finally flipped to October and the temperature is getting cool enough to bust out your favorite Rockford IceHogs sweater. The IceHogs have completed their training camp and made their final rosters cuts, so it's time to preview the upcoming 2018-19...
Blackhawks Top 4 Prospects for 2018-19
September 14th, 2018 For the past few years, Chicago Blackhawks fans did not have to worry much about the pipeline and the quality of young players coming up through the system. They were too busy enjoying years of championship-quality hockey with a dynamic core of talented stars. With just...
Blues Battle Back, but Can't Beat Blackhawks
September 11th, 2018 Day 3 is now in the books in Traverse City, as teams battled for their place in the standings heading into Tuesday's slate of placement games. For the St. Louis Blues, Monday saw their best performance of the tournament, a gritty performance in which they battled back from...
Blackhawks' Henri Jokiharju: What to Know
July 31st, 2018 It's no secret that one of the biggest issues to solve in the Chicago Blackhawks offseason is defense. Although the Hawks have acquired a couple of defensemen, nobody really stands out. However, 19-year-old Henri Jokiharju, the first round (29th overall) pick from the...
Top Blackhawks Prospects Take Center Stage
July 26th, 2018 The beautiful MB Ice Arena, in the shadows of the United Center, was home to the future of the Chicago Blackhawks organization as they held their annual Development Camp last week. Forty-two players from around the globe, including 35 who are either draft picks or under...
Blackhawks Say 'Go Small or Go Home'
June 24th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks had two first-round picks heading into the 2018 NHL Entry Draft; the eighth overall pick after a disappointing season and the 27th pick they acquired from the Nashville Predators for Ryan Hartman. There were many scenarios involving trades before the...
5 Blackhawks Prospects to Watch
May 30th, 2018 The Chicago Blackhawks had a rather unsuccessful 2017-18 season, but the same can't be said for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. They had a record of 40-28-4 in the regular season and swept the Chicago Wolves and Manitoba Moose in the first two...
Who Will Be Corey Crawford's Replacement?
February 19th, 2018 The mysterious injury of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford has plagued his team for much of the season, and recently, fans were informed that this injury may extend far beyond this season. As many fans know, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville is often cryptic...
Blackhawks Prospects - Juniors Report
February 15th, 2018 With the rebuild of the Chicago Blackhawks being fully upon us, now is the perfect time to check in on all of their prospects to see what the future may hold. If you missed my report on Blackhawks prospects in the NCAA, definitely check that out. But today, I want to...
Blackhawks Prospects - NCAA Report
February 15th, 2018 Throughout the past decade, the Chicago Blackhawks have mostly coasted through the second half of the season, when no game was a must-win even if the result affected playoff positioning. The majority of the team seemed to go through the motions of playing and eventually...
Blackhawks’ Forwards Fighting for a Spot
September 25th, 2017 Three preseason tilts are now in the books, as the Chicago Blackhawks were victorious last week over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 5-2, and the Detroit Red Wings, 6-1. They dropped their latest contest to the Blue Jackets this past Saturday, 3-2. It’s been fun to watch some...
