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Marek Vanacker

3 Biggest Snubs From Canada’s WJC Roster

Zander Manning | December 12, 2025

While most rosters for the 2026 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship have been finalized, it’s also important to take note of who could impact the way their…

Categories World Junior Hockey Championship

Blackhawks Prospects Stand Out at World Junior Summer Showcase

Brooke LoFurno | August 6, 2025

The World Junior Summer Showcase came to an end on Aug. 2 after a week-long, 11-game exhibition, which included the USA, Canada, Sweden, and Finland. It served as a “tryout”…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks

Which Blackhawks CHL Prospect Could Play in the AHL at 19?

Hunter Crowther | July 23, 2025

The NHL’s Board of Governors and the NHL Players’ Association ratified a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on July 8, which will keep the peace through the 2029-30 season. On…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Notebook: Day 2 of Prospect Camp & Free Agency Fizzle

Gail Kauchak | July 2, 2025

For the Chicago Blackhawks, the opening day of free agency and Day 2 of development camp both fell on the same day, July 1. General manager Kyle Davidson wasn’t expected…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, Free Agency

8 Thoughts on Blackhawks 8 Selections in the 2024 Draft

Gail Kauchak | June 30, 2024

The 2024 NHL Draft is in the books, and what a whirlwind it was for the Chicago Blackhawks. The suspense is finally over, and we know the organization went with…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Make a Huge Impact in 1st Round of 2024 Draft

Jim Bay | June 29, 2024

The Chicago Blackhawks continued to rebuild their organizational depth with the picks made in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Going into Friday night’s (June 28) draft, the Hawks possessed the…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft

Chicago Blackhawks Draft Marek Vanacker 27th Overall

Jordan Orth | June 28, 2024

With the 27th selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks select Marek Vanacker from the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) About Marek Vanacker Marek…

Categories Blackhawks Prospects, Chicago Blackhawks, NHL Entry Draft, NHL News

Marek Vanacker – 2024 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Jordan Orth | April 2, 2024

Marek Vanacker 2023-24 team: Brantford Bulldogs (OHL)Date of Birth: April 12, 2006Place of Birth: Delhi, Ontario, CanadaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 170 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2024 first-year eligible Rankings…

Categories NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

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