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Blackhawks Prospects: February Updates

On a somewhat regular basis throughout the season, we’ve looked around at some of the Hawks’ top prospects and how the future might look at the United Center. As we reach the middle of February, and need something (anything) positive … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Prospects: December Updates

In October, we looked at a few of the Blackhawks prospects that had performed well to begin the season. In mid-November, looked again at some of the stars-of-tomorrow. Now that we’ve moved into December, let’s look around the Blackhawks organization at how some … Continue reading

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Ben Smith Sent Back To Rockford

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks sent forward Ben Smith back to Rockford. Smith had one goal in seven games with Chicago this season, but skated a team-low 5:48 on Sunday night.

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Blackhawks Prospects: November Updates

In October, we looked at a few of the Blackhawks prospects that had performed well to begin the season. Now that we’re in mid-November, here is an updated look at some of the stars-of-tomorrow and how they’re playing this year.

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Kyle Beach Injured, Future With Blackhawks In Question

On Friday night, prospect Kyle Beach suffered an injury that could jeopardize his future with the Chicago Blackhawks organization.

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Blackhawks Send Ben Smith to Rockford

On Monday morning, the Blackhawks sent forward Ben Smith to Rockford. Smith has been out because of a concussion he suffered as result of a cheap shot during a preseason game against Detroit. He has now been medically cleared to … Continue reading

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Jeremy Morin Returns for Rockford

On Friday night, almost 10 months to the day since he last played in a game for the IceHogs, Jeremy Morin returned to game action. Out with concussion issues since Jan. 15, Morin immediately impacted the game by scoring the … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Prospects: A Look Ahead to the 2011-12 Rockford IceHogs

Fans are already ready for the Chicago Blackhawks to take to the ice at the United Center, there is good reason to look west this year for some exciting hockey. Just about 90 miles from the United Center, the future … Continue reading

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Andrew Shaw, Rob Flick Sign With Rockford

On Thursday morning, the Rockford IceHogs announced that they have signed forwards Andrew Shaw and Rob Flick to one-year AHL contracts. Shaw, 20, a fifth round (#139 overall) draft pick this summer, is the first of the Blackhawks draft picks from the … Continue reading

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Blackhawks Future: Reflections from Rockford

On Wednesday night, the Rockford Ice Hogs battled for a big victory over Peoria. I attended the game to get a look at the future of the Blackhawks, and came away with some strong impressions. This wasn’t the first time I … Continue reading

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