BLACKHAWKS RECALL BICKELL

Chicago, Ill. - The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have recalled forward Bryan Bickell from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Bickell, 29, has registered 14 points (7G, 7A) and a +6 plus/minus rating through 12 games with Rockford this season. He had a three point game (1g-2a) against San Antonion on Friday to help the IceHogs to a 4-2 win over the Rampage. The Bowmanville, Ontario, native has also appeared in seven games for the Blackhawks this year.

Bickell has registered 133 points (65G, 68A) over 366 career regular-season NHL games and 39 points (20G, 19A) through 75 postseason contests, all with Chicago (2006-15). He was also a member of the Blackhawks’ 2010, 2013 and 2015 Stanley Cup championship teams. Bickell was selected by Chicago in the second round (41st overall) of the 2004 NHL Draft.

Next Home Game: Friday, Dec. 11 vs. Iowa Wild at 7 p.m. Rockford returns home after a five-game road trip to battle the Iowa Wild. The first 1,000 fans 21-and-older will receive an IceHogs Beer Stein courtesy of Bud Light. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for a Blues Flame Lounge Friday. Fans 21-and-older are invited to enjoy live blues music, a happy hour special, and free appetizers at the Blue Flame Lounge on the main concourse.