There is still plenty of time for things to change and that would not even be that unusual in the American Hockey League’s Central Division which includes all six of the Midwest-based AHL teams. But, as of right now, it seems four of the six — Rockford Ice Hogs, Milwaukee Admirals, Grand Rapids Griffins and
The Chicago Blackhawks reassigned eight players — six forwards and two defensemen to Rockford of the American Hockey League Friday (Oct. 2) to get within a single player of the 24-player roster required for the opening of the NHL Regular season. Among those returned are forward Brandon Mashinter and Ville Pokka who had been recalled
Playing at the Scottrade Center Thursday (Oct. 1), the St. Louis Blues collected a 5-2 pre-season win against the Chicago Blackhawks thanks in part to a goal and assist from Jori Lehtera who was playing his first game since undergoing ankle surgery in August. Lehtera was named as the game’s Second Star for his efforts
Only one of 30 teams enters a new campaign as defending champion but it is becoming a popular occurrence for the Chicago Blackhawks. The team has claimed the cup three times in the past six seasons, but has yet to to put back-to-back championships together. In some ways this past season’s run to the Cup
