The Chicago Blackhawks made a roster move on Friday, assigning defenseman Jan Rutta to the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs.
Rutta, who signed a one-year contract worth $2.25 million over the offseason, has scored two goals and registered four assists in 23 games with the Blackhawks this season, but has struggled to find regular ice time under new head coach Jeremy Colliton.
Under NHL rules, Rutta will still count for $1.225 million against the Blackhawks’ salary cap even when he’s playing for the IceHogs.
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The Blackhawks "Hockey House" is a pop-up store located on Michigan Avenue, just south of the team's flagship store.
There are plenty of interactive elements at the store, including locker stalls featuring jerseys and gear from some of the team's biggest stars.
Fans can also take pictures at the team's photo booth, which is placed directly in front of a large "One Goal" display at the back of the space.
There are plenty of other interesting touches as well, including a mural designed by a local artist to capture the flavor of the city and the history of the team.
These may look like decorative boards, but they are actually from the United Center!
Fans can grab a wide variety of Winter Classic gear, including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, scarves, stocking caps (or in hockey lingo, toques), and much more.
The store will be open through the Winter Classic, which will take place on Jan. 1 at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.
The store will close on Jan. 4, but the team's flagship store down the street is open year-round.
The Blackhawks now have seven defensemen on their active roster, with Erik Gustafsson expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets after missing the last two games due to illness.
