Prospect Watch: Dec. 15-21

Each week, chicagoblackhawks.com will track the progress of the Blackhawks' top 10 unsigned prospects selected by chicagoblackhawks.com; subject to change. View weekly updated stats for all Hawks prospects.

Akim Aliu
Position: Right wing
Team: London
League: OHL

Aliu was named the first star of the game Thursday, registering two goals as London posted an 8-1 win over Peterborough. In a 5-1 win over Sault Ste. Marie Friday, he was held scoreless. He has appeared in 16 games for the Knights registering eight goals, 10 assists and 30 penalty minutes. The Knights are currently 26-7-1 on the season.

Kyle Beach
Position: Left wing
Team: Everett
League: WHL

Everett is on break and will return to face Chilliwack Saturday, December 27. In 25 appearances with Everett this season, Beach has seven goals, 20 assists and 84 penalty minutes. The club is currently 15-13-5 on the season.

Jonathan Carlsson
Position: Defense
Team: Brynäs IF
League: Sweden

Brynäs IF is on break and returns to face Linköpings HC Friday, December 26. In 33 contests this season, Carlsson has one assist and 18 penalty minutes.

Simon Danis-Pepin
Position: Defense
Team: Maine
League: Hockey East
Year: Senior

Maine is on break until the Black Bears face Colgate in the Florida College Classic Saturday, December 27. In 16 contests this season, Danis-Pepin has five assists and 17 penalty minutes. The Black Bears are currently 10-5-1 on the season.

Shawn Lalonde
Position: Defenseman
Team: Belleville
League: OHL

Lalonde scored a goal in the second period as Belleville defeated Niagara 3-2 Wednesday. In 36 contests this season, he has nine goals, 16 assists and 47 penalty minutes. The Bulls are currently 23-10-2 on the year.

Joe Lavin
Position: Defenseman
Team: Providence College
League: Hockey East
Year: Sophomore

Providence College is on break and will return to face UMass-Lowell Saturday, January 10. In 12 contests this season, Lavin has one assist and has acquired 10 penalty minutes. The Friars are currently 3-12-1 for the year.

Igor Makarov
Position: Right wing
Team: St. Petersburg SKA
League: Russia

St. Petersburg is on break and will return to face Traktor on Wednesday, December 24. In 22 games this season, Makarov has three goals, five assists and 37 penalty minutes.

Ben Smith
Position: Right wing
Team: Boston College
League: Hockey East
Year: Junior

Boston College is on break and will return to face New Brunswick in an exhibition game Friday, January 2. In 16 contests this season, Smith has two goals, six assists and two penalty minutes. Boston is currently 9-4-2 on the season.

Bill Sweatt
Position: Left wing
Team: Colorado College
League: WCHA
Year: Junior

Sweatt tallied an assist in the second period as Colorado tied Sacred Heart 2-2 Friday. The following evening, Sweatt scored a goal in the second period and recorded an assist in the first, as Colorado defeated Sacred Heart 7-0. In 22 contests, Sweatt has nine goals, eight assists and 22 penalty minutes. Colorado is currently 11-6-5 on the season.

Josh Unice
Position: Goalie
Team: Kitchener
League: OHL

Unice did not appear as Kitchener posted a 4-3 win over Windsor Saturday and fell to Sarnia 3-2 Friday. Unice has appeared in 16 contests this season, logging 876 minutes, a 3.84 GAA, and an .880 SV%. The Rangers are currently 13-16-1.