For it being the offseason, it’s certainly been a busy time for the Chicago Blackhawks over the last few days. It looks like the organization is finally getting somewhere with their search for a head coach. They also have some players at the World Championships, as well as others that are cleaning out their lockers after the Rockford IceHogs’ playoff run came to an end. Meanwhile, the Blackhawks announced their Centennial season and all the hoopla that comes with it. Oh, and there’s an old friend in town. It’s a lot to unpack, so let’s get to the latest news and rumors!
Blackhawks’ Centennial Celebration
Not only should the Blackhawks be better and more fun to watch next season, but they’ll also be celebrating their Centennial year as a franchise in this upcoming 2025-26 campaign. In their press release, the Blackhawks announced the celebration will be a “yearlong recognition that will weave together a century of storied tradition with an unwavering commitment to future excellence and growing the game.”
Related – Blackhawks Reveal Details for 2025-26 “Centennial Celebration”
You can read more details in Brooke’s article linked above, but some of the highlights include a Blackhawks Hall of Fame that the fans can vote on, exclusive interviews with iconic Blackhawks’ legends, theme nights, giveaways and bobbleheads.
Yes, I said bobbleheads! The full schedule of events will be released shortly after the NHL releases the schedules later this summer. The Blackhawks are notorious giving fans a great experience at the United Center, so I’m sure they have plenty of fun in store with their Centennial Celebration.
Blackhawks at the World Championships
A number of Blackhawks’ players and some staff are currently competing in the IIHF World Championships, which runs from May 9 through May 25 in Stockholm, Sweden and Hernig, Denmark. Let’s do a quick check-in as of today, May 17.
Team Sweden: Arvid Soderblom & Anders Sorensen
Soderblom is a goaltender with Team Sweden, and Anders Sorensen is serving as an assistant coach. Unfortunately, Soderblom is the third netminder behind New Jersey Devil’s Jacob Markstrom and Philadelphia Flyers’ Samuel Ersson, so he hasn’t played yet.
But the good news is Sweden is currently 6-0 in the tournament and the leader…
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