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Researchers say the escape of farm-raised salmon is endangering wild populations

Researchers say the escape of farm-raised salmon is endangering wild populations

Maine Public — Researchers from the Atlantic Salmon Federation say farm-raised salmon that recently escaped captivity are posing a serious threat to the endangered wild Atlantic salmon in Maine. They've collected 50 of the escaped salmon in the Magaguadavic River fishway in New Brunswick since the beginning of August.
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PROSPECTS: Phillips Puts Up, College Goalies Shutout

PROSPECTS: Phillips Puts Up, College Goalies Shutout

NHL.com — As November quickly turns to December, the Blackhawks' prospects continue to shine through the approaching winter. The high-scoring IceHogs won two of their last three games last week, splitting a two-game set against the Milwaukee Admirals while obliterating the Texas Stars, 7-2. Rockford in those three games scored 18 total goals while conceding only 9 goals.
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PROSPECTS: Points Begin to Build for Prospects

PROSPECTS: Points Begin to Build for Prospects

NHL.com — Another week means another look at how Chicago's prospects are doing around the leagues. The IceHogs won two of three games this week on multipoint performances from key players, scoring 12 goals and conceding eight. Luke Philp scored three points this week (3G, 0A), including two goals in their 5-1 loss to the Chicago Wolves on Friday.
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TAKEAWAYS: Blackhawks Falter on Road Against Bruins, 6-1

TAKEAWAYS: Blackhawks Falter on Road Against Bruins, 6-1

NHL.com — The Blackhawks lost handily to the Bruins by five goals on Saturday night, 6-1. The loss extends the Bruins' home winning streak to start the season at 11 games, tying an NHL record. The Bruins controlled the game's opening with the team tallying 28 shot attempts to the Blackhawks six shot attempts in the 1st period.
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BLOG: Richardson Shakes Up Defensive Pairing

BLOG: Richardson Shakes Up Defensive Pairing

NHL.com — During Monday's morning skate, the Blackhawks displayed new defensive pairs and renewed overall focus. Good Things Come in Pairs With a thumb injury continuing to sideline Seth Jones, head coach Luke Richardson tested out new defensive combinations. He paired Jack Johnson with Caleb Jones and Jake McCabe alongside Filip Roos.
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BLOG: IceHogs GM Bernard Named a 2023 ECHL Hall of Fame Inductee

BLOG: IceHogs GM Bernard Named a 2023 ECHL Hall of Fame Inductee

NHL.com — The ECHL announced on Thursday that longtime Blackhawks executive Mark Bernard will be inducted into the league's Hall of Fame. The current President and General Manager for the Rockford IceHogs will receive the honor as part of the ECHL's 15th anniversary class that includes Scott Bertoli, Victor Gervais, and Dana Heinze.
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BLOG: Toews Finds New Groove Early in the Season

BLOG: Toews Finds New Groove Early in the Season

NHL.com — Jonathan Toews' excellent start this season has surprised much of the hockey world after posting nine points (7G, 2A) in twelve games played. It's an unexpected start for the captain who scored all of 12 goals total last season. No one's more surprised by that than Toews himself.
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BLOG: Soderblom, Mitchell Return to the Ice on Tuesday

BLOG: Soderblom, Mitchell Return to the Ice on Tuesday

NHL.com — The Blackhawks sighed a breath of relief when Arvid Soderblom geared up for Tuesday's team practice after the netminder was taken out due to injury in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Winnipeg. Head coach Luke Richardson stated that Soderblom is fully healthy and that the issue related to him being dehydrated.
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TAKEAWAYS: Wells Makes NHL Debut as Blackhawks Shutout in Winnipeg

TAKEAWAYS: Wells Makes NHL Debut as Blackhawks Shutout in Winnipeg

NHL.com — After a strong first period showing, the Blackhawks wearing their red uniforms on the road found themselves shutout by the Winnipeg Jets, 4-0. A normally strong Blackhawks special teams let up all four goals - the penalty kill unit allowing three, while the Jets scored one shorthanded goal on a Blackhawks' power play.
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BLOG: Stalock Shares Philosophy After Making His NHL Return

BLOG: Stalock Shares Philosophy After Making His NHL Return

NHL.com — Goaltenders and speeches go together like coffee and mushrooms: they don't unless you're Alex Stalock. "It's like a collagen coffee," Stalock explained on the Blackhawks Insider podcast this week. "But I do love the taste."
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BLOG: Wells Looking to Add Support in the Crease

BLOG: Wells Looking to Add Support in the Crease

NHL.com — Less than 24 hours ago, Dylan Wells was in Rockford watching the Blackhawks-Islanders game on TV with a few other players on the IceHogs. Today he's answering questions in the locker room at Fifth-Third Arena as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks.
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BLOG: Mrazek Ready to Make Return Soon Following Injury

BLOG: Mrazek Ready to Make Return Soon Following Injury

NHL.com — Petr Mrazek dropped both of his padded knees to the ice halfway during the second period of the Blackhawks' home opener. Spreading his legs wide into the butterfly, the long-time netminder performs the move several hundred times a game without much thought.
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PROSPECTS: IceHogs' Sweep Over the Weekend, Basse Remains Undefeated

PROSPECTS: IceHogs' Sweep Over the Weekend, Basse Remains Undefeated

NHL.com — In a very spooky edition rounding up the Blackhawks' prospects, let's check on the players and how they performed over the Halloween weekend. IceHogs on Fire The Rockford IceHogs dressed up as offensive monsters this week, scoring a combined total of 13 goals in back-to-back wins.
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TAKEAWAYS: Oilers Take Back-and-Forth Thriller to Snap Blackhawks Streak

TAKEAWAYS: Oilers Take Back-and-Forth Thriller to Snap Blackhawks Streak

NHL.com — Five goals from the Blackhawks -- matching a season-best for a single game -- were not enough against the Oilers, who ended Chicago's four-game winning streak on Thursday night with a 6-5 victory at the United Center.
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BLOG: TUDN Deportes' Esparza, Moreno Bringing Hockey to New Audiences

BLOG: TUDN Deportes' Esparza, Moreno Bringing Hockey to New Audiences

NHL.com — In February 1992, New Jersey Devils winger Bill Guerin laced up and became the first player of Hispanic descent to play on NHL ice. Almost thirty-years later, the NHL continues to work on expanding the game to Spanish speaking audiences with the league-wide initiative Hockey is for Everyone™ campaign.
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PROSPECTS: Reichel Continues to Produce, Korchinski on Hot Streak

PROSPECTS: Reichel Continues to Produce, Korchinski on Hot Streak

NHL.com — Another week off the calendar means a week of development for the prospects in the Blackhawks system. Time for another check in on how they've been doing. Following a three point night in the IceHogs' season opener, Lukas Reichel's continued performing. Reichel has six points (2G, 4A) through Rockford's first four games.
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BLOG: McCabe Finding Rhythm in his Return

BLOG: McCabe Finding Rhythm in his Return

NHL.com — Following a 4-3 OT comeback against the Red Wings in their home opener, the Blackhawks returned to the practice rink looking to make some good habits stick. Chicago's penalty killing units have killed off 10 of the last 11 penalties they've faced.
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BLOG: Johnson Reflects on his Stanley Cup Journey

BLOG: Johnson Reflects on his Stanley Cup Journey

NHL.com — Jack Johnson expected to see the Avalanche's 2021-22 Stanley Cup banner already hanging from the rafters, but Colorado had other thoughts for the defenseman. "I had no idea what the plan was," said Johnson on the latest episode of the Blackhawks Insider podcast.
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BLOG: Blackhawks Hope to Continue Success on Penalty Kill

BLOG: Blackhawks Hope to Continue Success on Penalty Kill

NHL.com — Luke Richardson moved into the Blackhawks' front office this summer and started unpacking a Bankers Box worth of hockey defensive schemes. A central tenant to the former defenseman's strategic overhaul: employing a new philosophy on the penalty kill. "You can't [have] a passive penalty kill in the NHL [nowadays], I think those days are gone," said defenseman Jack Johnson.
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PROSPECTS: Reichel Leads IceHogs Opener, Prospects Making Impact at Large

PROSPECTS: Reichel Leads IceHogs Opener, Prospects Making Impact at Large

NHL.com — Just as the NHL season begins, so do numerous other leagues across the hockey landscape. Here's a check-in on the Blackhawks' prospects at the start of the season. Reichel Leads IceHogs in Manitoba Lukas Reichel tallied 3 points (2G, 1A) in the season opener for Rockford on Saturday against the Manitoba Moose.
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BLOG: Richardson Ready for Journey Ahead in First Year as Head Coach

BLOG: Richardson Ready for Journey Ahead in First Year as Head Coach

NHL.com — When Luke Richardson became the Blackhawks head coach, he threw the term "rebuild"out of his coaching lexicon. "I choose to neglect the term 'rebuild,'" explained Richardson on the latest episode of the Blackhawks official podcast, Blackhawks Insider. "I'm just a coach, I don't think that way."
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PREVIEW: Blackhawks to St. Louis for Preseason Closeout

PREVIEW: Blackhawks to St. Louis for Preseason Closeout

NHL.com — TIME: 2:00 p.m. The Blackhawks play the St. Louis Blues on the road Saturday for their last preseason game. Saturday's game gives the Hawks one more day to see and observe some of the new chemistry pairings Luke Richardson has seen in training camp thus far.
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BLOG: Roster Shakeups and Shakedowns in Final Days of Camp

BLOG: Roster Shakeups and Shakedowns in Final Days of Camp

NHL.com — The Blackhawks prepared the final shakeups to their lineup during practice to close out the final week of training camp. With forward Colton Dach being sent back to his junior team on Friday morning and goalie Mitchell Weeks being release from his professional tryout, the Blackhawks roster stands at 27 players entering the final preseason game on Saturday afternoon in St.
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PREVIEW: Blackhawks Take Home Slate on the Road in Milwaukee

PREVIEW: Blackhawks Take Home Slate on the Road in Milwaukee

NHL.com — TIME: 6:30 p.m TV: NBCSCH | RADIO: WGN-720-AM | STREAM: MyTeamsApp (In Market) & ESPN+ (Out of Market) It's hardly breaking news when the Blackhawks play at home in front of a sold-out crowd; but what about when that home game is in Wisconsin?
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