News:Ryan Stanton along with a couple of other Blackhawks made their NHL debut on Saturday in the squad's 3-1 loss to the Blues.
Analysis: The 23-year-old defenseman logged a little more than 17 minutes of ice time and also registered his first two-minute penalty. He was on the ice when Ben Smith scored the lone goal for the Hawks. Ryan Stanton had another solid season with Rockford with a 25-point season, 22 of those being assists. He also racked up the penalty minutes with 126 in 73 games. After being named Rockford's top defenseman in 2011-12, Stanton is showing that he should be given a shot soon in the NHL.
News:Ryan Stanton was recalled by the Blackhawks from AHL Rockford on Friday, Brian Hedger of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Ryan Stanton has played the entire season with Rockford of the AHL and accumulated a solid 25-point season with 22 of those being assists. He also racked up the penalty minutes with 126 in 73 games. He will provide an extra skater and allow the Blackhawks to rest some starters before the playoffs.
News:Ryan Stanton was returned to Rockford of the AHL on Thursday, the Daily Herald reports.
Analysis:Ryan Stanton was hard pressed to make the opening day roster with the Blackhawks acquiring two defensemen in the off season, Sheldon Brookbank and Michal Rozsival. He is sure to be back some time this season. Stanton was named Rockford's top defenseman for the 2011-12 season after racking up 130 penalty minutes and 17 points in 76 games. He had no goals and nine assists, but 82 penalty minutes, in 38 games for the IceHogs this year.
News:Ryan Stanton was recalled by the Blackhawks from Rockford of the AHL on Sunday.
Analysis:Ryan Stanton was named Rockford's top defenseman for the 2011-12 season after racking up 130 PIM and 17 points in 76 games. He had no goals and nine assists, but 82 PIM, in 38 games for the IceHogs this year.
