BLACKHAWKS ASSIGN RUNDBLAD

Chicago, Ill. - The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have assigned defenseman David Rundblad to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Rundblad, 25, has tallied two assists in nine games with the Blackhawks this season. The Lycksele, Sweden, native has registered 16 points (3G, 13A) in 63 regular-season games across three seasons with Chicago (2013-15). The 2015 Stanley Cup champion also appeared in five 2015 postseason games.

Next Home Game: Jan. 3 vs. Milwaukee Admirals at 4 pm. The first 2,500 in the gates will receive a pack of Rockford IceHogs trading cards compliments of the Rockford Register Star. After the game, the team will host a postgame skate where fans can skate with their favorite IceHogs on the BMO Harris Bank Center ice.