Hardman Recalled to Blackhawks, Yetman Returns, Gabriel Cleared and Barratt Goes on Protocol

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that they have recalled forward Mike Hardman from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League and assigned him to the active roster. The team assigned goaltender Cale Morris to Rockford. IceHogs also today announced that forward Chad Yetman as been recalled from the Indy Fuel of the ECHL.

Rockford IceHogs team physician Dr. Geoff Van Thiel also released the following medical update:

Forward Kurtis Gabriel has been removed from COVID-19 protocol and forward Evan Barratt has entered the protocol.

Such “COVID Protocol Related Absences” can be the result of a number of factors including, among others: (1) an initial positive test which remains unconfirmed until confirmatory testing is completed pursuant to the Positive Test Protocol; (2) mandated isolation for symptomatic individuals pursuant to the Positive Test Protocol; (3) required quarantine as a high-risk close contact in accordance with the Positive Test Protocol; (4) isolation based on a confirmed positive test result and/or; (5) quarantine for travel or other reasons as outlined in the COVID-19 Protocol.

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