The Chicago Blackhawks re-signed Rockford IceHogs captain Jake Dowell to a one-year AHL contract on Tuesday.
Dowell had 11 goals and 24 assists in 72 regular-season games last season, which were good enough for a spot on the AHL All-Star team.
HAWKS
**What should the Hawks do with Bickell? (SCH)
**SCH 30 Days of Fandom Day 2: Favorite Blackhawks memory? (SCH)
**Hawks close to signing Swedish goaltender Lars Johansson, per report (SCH)
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CENTRAL DIVISION
**Boudreau takes over Wild: ‘Hopefully can hlep in some form bring a Stanley Cup’ (Star Tribune)
**Blues sign Finnish goaltender Husso to ELC (PHT)
**Avs lose another to Europe as Will signs in Czech League (PHT)
NHL
**Recap: Penguins win Game 6 in OT, eliminate Caps (Pensburgh)
**Caps’ Beagle makes incredible diving stick save (SBN)
**Islanders’ Hamonic rescinds trade request (LH)
**Islanders, Okposo yet to discuss new contract (theScore)
**Vesey: Bruins will be on my list (Boston Herald)
**Panthers sign top goaltender prospect Montembeault (LBC)
**Red Wings add Doug Houda to coaching staff (WIIM)
HOCKEY WORLD
**Blind man shares emotional moment with son while touching Cup (theScore)
**Bolts hire Groulx as AHL coach (RC)
**USHL WCF Game 5: Dubuque shuts out Bloomington, advances to Clark Cup Final (USHL)
**USHL ECF Game 5: Tri-City rallies past Waterloo to advance to Clark Cup Final (USHL)
**WHL Cup Final Game 3: Brandon clips Seattle in overtime again (WHL)