, Hinostroza leads the Fighting Irish with six points, which includes three goals and three assists, after four games. Hinostroza,Jonathan Toews Jersey, a 2012 sixth-round selection, had two goals and an assist in Notre Dame's 7-3 win over Michigan Tech on Sunday.Kyle Beach, forward, HV71 (SHL in Sweden)Beach, a 2008 first-round selection, isn't a stranger to penalty minutes. After compiling 204 penalty minutes last season with the Rockford IceHogs, hes already had 35 penalty minutes through seven games in Sweden. A bulk of them did come in Wednesday's game against Farjestad when he was given 27 penalty minutes for a game misconduct (20 minutes), boarding (five minutes) and roughing (two minutes). He also has one goal and two assists on the season.Jermey Morin, forward, Rockford IceHogs (AHL)Morin, who the Blackhawks acquired in a trade, provided the game-winning goal to defeat the Toronto Marlies 3-2 on Wednesday. He has a team-high 34 shots on goal and is tied for a team-best four goals on the season. He has had a shot on goal in a team-record 135 consecutive games dating back to Nov. 9, 2011.Adam Clendening, defenseman, Rockford IceHogs (AHL)Clendening, a 2011 second-round pick, contributed an assist in Wednesday's win over the Marlies. He leads the IceHogs with 10 points, which includes eight assists. He's produced a point in seven of the team's eight games.Kevin Hayes, forward,Jonathan Toews Authentic Black Jersey, Boston College (NCAA)Hayes, a senior, had a goal and two assists in Boston College's 9-2 win over Wisconsin on Friday. Hayes, a 2010 first-round pick, has two goals and four assists through three games.Mark McNeil, forward, Rockford IceHogs (AHL)McNeil, a 2011 first-round pick, scored two goals and had an assist in the IceHogs' 5-4 loss to the Hamilton Bulldogs on Tuesday. He has four goals and three assists in eight games.Terry Broadhurst, forward, Rockford IceHogs (AHL)Broadhurst, a free-agent signing, is riding a four-game points streak. Hes compiled three goals and four assists in the past four games.Tyler Motte, forward, Michigan (NCAA)Motte,Jeremy Roenick Jersey, a freshman, scored the game-winner in overtime to lead Michigan to a 3-2 win over New Hampshire on Saturday. Motte, a 2013 fourth-round pick, is tied for the team lead in goals with three in four games.Dillon Fournier, defenseman, Rouyn-Noranda (LHJMQ in Canada) Fournier, a 2012 second-round pick, had two assists in a 5-3 win over Halifax on Saturday. He has three goals and five assists in 14 games this season.
CHICAGO -- Heres a quick look at the Minnesota Wilds 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Saturday.How it happened: The Wild accomplished what no other team had against the Blackhawks this season: possess a lead after two periods. The Wild built a 3-1 edge after the first two periods and put Chicago away in the final period. Jason Pominville scored twice for the Wild; Zach Parise, Justin Fontaine and Kyle Brodziak each added a goal. Blackhawks forward Bryan Bickell scored in the second period -- his fourth consecutive game with a goal. Patrick Kane and Marcus Kruger added goals in the third period for Chicago.What it means: The Blackhawks played their worst game of the season. Their offense was limited to three goals. Their defense gave up five goals for the second time this season. They were called for five penalties. They had a few costly giveaways. Overall, it was just a bad night for Chicago, which fell to 6-2-3 on the season. Minnesota improved to 6-3-3.Player of the game: Pominville had two goals and a plus-2 rating.Stat of the game: Blackhawks forward Patrick Sharp had 10 shots, with seven on goal and three shots blocked.
TAMPA, Fla. -- A decade removed from helping the Tampa Bay Lightning capture its first and only Stanley Cup, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin will get the start on Thursday in the second contest of their two-game Florida tour. Nearing the end of a well-traveled career, the 40-year-old veteran appreciates the opportunity afforded him by Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville. "This is where it all happened," said Khabibulin, who posted five shutouts