If the voting for NHL Awards has not been completed yet, Dominik Kubalik likely helped his cause. Chicago Blackhawks’ 24-year old rookie and Calder Cup (Rookie of the Year) finalist played a key role in the team’s first game back from the pause, playing a role in five of his team’s goals in a 6-4
It seems like the Chicago BlackHawks have been in the news frequently through the off season, but a look at the moves made shows mostly lateral moves. Without a doubt, the most interesting move – the one that has the potential to be huge or disastrous the trade of first round picks with the Buffalo
By Jim den Hollander Midwesthockey.info editor When announcing the schedule for the upcoming season at Midwesthockey.info, the sidebar is generally, the subtractions, additions or moves in the team standings. For the American Hockey League this summer is a rarity with no changes at all. The 31 teams will not only all be returning for the
Once again, all five Midwest-based NHL teams will be sending a squad to the Annual Traverse City Prospects Tournament, officially known as the 2018 Matthew Wuest Memorial Cup. The event kicks off on Friday Sept. 7 and wraps up with crossover playoff games on Sept. 10. Along with the Chicago Blackhawks; Columbus Blue Jackets; Detroit
At least a couple of the five Midwest-based National Hockey League teams sees them in unusual, but enviable positions for Friday night’s NHL Entry Draft. It’s not all that long ago all five teams moved into the post season festivities, but there has been a bit of a skid since then – likely hitting rock
By Jim den Hollander Midwesthockey.info Editor The Rockford IceHogs begin play in the Central Division finals in Winnipeg on Friday night. It’s a great accomplishment for the top minor league affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks if not at least a little unexpected. The Central Division is always wacky, in the sense that the standings seem
