The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has assigned forward Nick Lardis to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. 

Lardis, 20, has skated in 21 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 campaign, logging seven points (5G, 2A). He made his NHL debut on Dec. 13 against Detroit and scored his first career NHL goal in his fourth career game on Dec. 20 at Ottawa. Lardis has also tallied 26 points (13G, 13A) in 24 games with Rockford this season.

Lardis was named to the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic roster along with defenseman Kevin Korchinski to represent the IceHogs. His six power play goals still lead the club despite his call-up to the NHL in December. 

The IceHogs will take on the Milwaukee Admirals Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m. at UW-M Panther Arena. The IceHogs will return to the BMO Center Saturday, February 6 against the Iowa Wild as the IceHogs induct Michael Leighton into the Rockford Ring of Honor. Tickets are available at icehogs.com.