The Rockford IceHogs clinched their first Calder Cup playoff berth since 2010 with a 7-2 victory over the Rochester Americans on Saturday night at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
The victory, coupled with a Hamilton Bulldogs (Montreal Canadiens) loss against the Utica Comets (Vancouver Canucks), ensured the playoff spot.
The Blackhawks host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday night. Chicago sits one point behind second-place St. Louis in the Central Division.
Here’s the latest news:
**IceHogs down Americans to clinch playoff berth (IceHogs)
**Team USA defends Women’s World Hockey Championship with 7-5 win over Canada (SCH)
**Tampa Bay Lightning clinch home ice with win against Panthers (NHL)
**Another Montreal legend has passed: Elmer Lach (EOTP)
**Nashville Predators 3, Dallas Stars 4 (OT): Preds save a point on the heels of James Neal (OTF)
**Stars’ Nill likely to be named Team Canada’s GM (Sportsnet)
**Darren Helm gives the Red Wings a shootout victory over the Minnesota Wild (WIIM)
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