Blackhawks sign Pete Leblanc to 1-yr deal, IceHogs wrap their season this...
By Chris Block On Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks announced they have reached terms on a 1-year contract with center Pete Leblanc. It will be a two-way (NHL/AHL) agreement. Leblanc was originally the...
View ArticleAUDIO: Interview with IceHogs coach Ted Dent
By Chris Block We were fortunate enough on Saturday to sit down with Rockford IceHogs’ head coach Ted Dent for a lengthy season-in-review discussion. In this twenty-five minute interview, Dent shared...
View ArticleNews/notes: Mac Carruth turning pro, upcoming shows
By Chris Block A few news items tonight but first a couple plugs… –Our PuckChatter~Radio podcast returns this Tuesday night, May 29th at 8pm central. We’ll focus on our listener emails on the...
View ArticleBlackhawks 2012 preseason schedule; plus notes on this weekend’s events,...
By Chris Block Many teams across the NHL, including the Chicago Blackhawks, have released their 2012 preseason schedules since the Los Angeles Kings hoisted the Stanley Cup this past Monday night. Now,...
View ArticleHawks re-sign three, part ways with Salak; plus notes on Hawks draft and...
By Chris Block Blackhawks announced they’ve re-signed three restricted free agents today. Ben Smith, Brandon Bollig and goaltender Carter Hutton all inked new deals. According to reports, Smith and...
View ArticleIceHogs re-sign Svendsen, Farjestad gets Salak; Notes on private prospect...
By Chris Block Word is the NHL is releasing its 2012-13 regular season schedule on Thursday. –Rockford IceHogs re-signed forward Brandon Svendsen to an AHL contract for the 2012-13 season on Tuesday....
View ArticleAudio: PuckChatter~Radio, e.110 Previews Blackhawks 2012 Draft, To Goalie or...
By Chris Block PuckChatter~Radio is back this week to preview this weekend’s NHL Entry Draft happening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the Consol Energy Center. The Blackhawks currently hold the 18th...
View ArticlePuckChatter~Radio, Ain’t No Party Like A Kyle Beach Party…
By Chris Block Puck Chatter~Radio returned Monday night to recap a full weekend of Rockford IceHogs hockey. Kyle Beach, two weeks removed from being a healthy scratch for two consecutive games,...
View ArticleIceHogs release Lebda, Sign Four; Karlsson Visa Issue Delays Debut; How...
By Chris Block On Friday, the Rockford IceHogs officially released defenseman Brett Lebda from his second professional try-out contract with the club. Lebda had been a healthy scratch in 5 of...
View ArticleMcNeill’s first pro goal, assist help lead Rockford to a 4-3 win in Texas
By Chris Block Oftentimes when a good young player graduates a level there is at least a brief adjustment, or feeling out period. And, in most cases, at some point, there are those moments or nights...
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