Chicago- The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have reassigned defenseman Klas Dahlbeck to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
Dahlbeck, 23, netted one goal in four games with Chicago after making his National Hockey League debut on Dec. 6 at Nashville. He has six points (2G, 4A) and a +4 plus/minus rating in 22 games with the IceHogs this season. The Katrineholm, Sweden, native was drafted by Chicago in the third round (79th overall) of the 2011 NHL Draft.
Next Home Game: Friday, Dec. 26 vs. Iowa Wild. Puck drops at 7 p.m. The IceHogs return home from a six-game swing on the road to take on the Wild at the BMO. Fans 21-and-over can come out early for another Blues Flame Lounge Pre-Game Party, where they can enjoy free appetizers, live music and drink specials. Doors open at 5:15 p.m.