The Blackhawks had a lot of prospects in action on Saturday night in junior, college and the AHL. And a lot of them made a mark in their respective box scores. So let’s take a run through some highlights.
Professional Firsts in Rockford Win
The Rockford IceHogs were down 2-0 after the first period in Manitoba on Saturday afternoon. They then rattled off five unanswered goals to blow the doors off, skating away with a 5-3 win. The IceHogs got goals from Colton Dach, Ryder Rolston, Cole Guttman and Cavan Fitzgerald in addition to one notable first…
In the Rockford win, Gavin Hayes scored his first professional goal.
Hayes' first pro goal! 🎉 https://t.co/0E57uHgalT pic.twitter.com/ROi2iIFKpm
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) October 26, 2024
On this Fitzgerald goal, Artyom Levshunov was credited with the primary assist — his first professional point.
Fitzgerald's goal earlier in the period https://t.co/tcfU6lpiTY pic.twitter.com/xsUsUm488P
— Rockford IceHogs (@goicehogs) October 26, 2024
Blackhawks College Prospects
Minnesota-Duluth center and captain Dominic James scored twice on Friday night. He scored two more times on Saturday night, both coming on the power play! UMD won the game 2-1. Here’s his third goal:
#Blackhawks prospect Dominic James is on 🔥
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 27, 2024
His third 🚨 of the weekend for @UMDMensHockey
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Here’s James’ fourth goal of the weekend:
How about a FOURTH goal this weekend already from @UMDMensHockey captain and #Blackhawks prospect Dominic James
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 27, 2024
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Sticking with the Bulldogs, how about this save from Adam Gajan?
Gajan's THE guy pic.twitter.com/iaU8CgxMQU
— UMD Men's Hockey (@UMDMensHockey) October 27, 2024
Since one college captain scored twice, how about another also getting on the board? Boston University co-captain Ryan Greene scored this beautiful power play goal.
Saturday night 🚨 from @TerrierHockey co-Captain & #Blackhawks prospect Ryan Greene
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 27, 2024
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Aidan Thompson had two assists in the first period for Denver as they sprinted to a 3-1 lead over Wisconsin.
Defenseman Sam Rinzel, who had three points on Friday night, picked up an assist in the first period for Minnesota and another late in the second.
Providence skated to a 4-4 tie (with a shootout win). Blackhawks prospects Taige Harding and John Mustard had assists in the game.
Blackhawks OHL Prospects
Hey, remember AJ Spellacy? Yeah, he scored a power play goal on Saturday night.
Saturday night 🚨 from #Blackhawks prospect AJ Spellacy for @SpitsHockey
— Bleacher Nation Blackhawks (@BN_Blackhawks) October 27, 2024
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Nick Lardis scored his 11th goal of the season for Brantford.
Nick Lardis with the power move to the net!🚨🚨🚨3-2!#BFD | #OHL #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/Rw2m1AL3mc— Brantford Bulldogs (@BulldogsOHL) October 27, 2024