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Dowell Recalled; Madden To IR

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The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled center
Jake Dowell (DOW-uhl) from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. In addition, the Blackhawks have placed center John Madden on Injured Reserve.

Dowell, 24, has recorded a fighting major and three shots in two games with the Blackhawks this season. The Eau Claire, Wisconsin native has tallied 12 assists, 18 points and 66 penalty minutes in 55 contests with Rockford this season while serving as the team captain.

Overall, Dowell has appeared in 22 regular-season games with the Blackhawks over the last three seasons (2007-09), posting three points (2G, A) and 17 penalty minutes, which includes being held scoreless in one game with the club in 2008-09. He has also racked up 60 points (21G, 39A) and 266 penalty minutes in 188 regular-season AHL tilts with the Norfolk Admirals (2006-07) and Rockford (2007-10).

Madden, 36, has registered nine goals and 18 points in 59 games with the Blackhawks this season during his 11th National Hockey League campaign. The Toronto native has racked up 315 points (149G, 166A) in 771 career regular-season games with the New Jersey Devils (1998-2009) and the Blackhawks, capturing two Stanley Cups (2000 and 2003) during his career.