All About Frank & Prospect Development
A look Frank Nazar's exciting NHL debut and how the Rockford IceHogs have made prospect development a success story for the Blackhawks' season
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Blackhawks Final Home Game: Losses and Bright Futures Collide
April 15, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno (THW Premium Content)
The Chicago Blackhawks hosted their final home game of the season on April 14, and let’s be honest, the three games prior to that one could not have been less inspiring if they tried, so anything better than that would have been considered a “win.” Thankfully, it was. Despite the 4-2 loss, the performance did bring some optimism for the future. Here are 3 thoughts from the game!
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar Scores First NHL Goal
April 14, 2024 by Jim Bay
That didn’t take long. Frank Nazar of the Chicago Blackhawks scored his first career NHL goal just a little over 10 minutes into the first period against the Carolina Hurricanes!
Blackhawks’ Frank Nazar to Make His NHL Debut
April 14, 2024 by Jim Bay
Frank Nazar will make his NHL debut on Sunday (April 14) at the United Center against the Carolina Hurricanes. On Saturday (April 13), the Chicago Blackhawks announced that they had agreed to terms with Nazar on a three-year, entry-level contract that ran through the 2025-26 season. He was the Blackhawks’ 13th overall pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. In helping lead the University of Michigan to the NCAA Frozen Four Final, Nazar skated in 41 games with the Wolverines during the 2023-24 campaign, posting collegiate career highs in games played (41), goals (17), assists (24) and points (41). Here’s what he will bring to Chicago…
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Rockford Development Leading Way for Blackhawks’ Success
April 12, 2024 by Brooke LoFurno
The Chicago Blackhawks have four games left. As much as everything has gone wrong this season, contributing to another bottom-three finish in the standings, one thing has become increasingly evident in the past month: player development is doing its part.