BLACKHAWKS RECALL DANAULT

IceHogs center has tallied two points in six games this season

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

Danault, 22, has registered two points (1G, 1A) in six games with Rockford this season. The Victoriaville, Quebec, native appeared in two games with Chicago last year, including his National Hockey League debut on Nov. 22 at Edmonton; he also recorded 38 points (13G, 25A) in 70 regular-season games and five points (3G, 2A) in eight postseason appearances with Rockford. Danault has tallied 68 points (20G, 48A) in 160 regular-season games with the IceHogs, and was honored as the team's Most Improved Player last year. He was one of Chicago’s first-round selections (26th overall) in the 2011 NHL Draft.

Next Home Game: Dec. 21 vs. Milwaukee Admirals at 7 p.m. The IceHogs and Admirals square off in a border battle at the BMO. The first 2,500 fans through the turnstiles will receive a Teuvo Teravainen Bobblehead thanks to Dental Dimensions. It’s also another “Winning Weekday.” Every time the IceHogs win at home on a weekday, each fan in attendance will receive a free ticket to the next weekday game. Fans can also enjoy $2 beers, sodas, hot dogs, and companion tickets.