The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has recalled defenseman Ethan Del Mastro from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. The team has also placed forward Craig Smith (back) on injured reserve retroactive to Jan. 8.

The Chicago Blackhawks are calling up Ethan Del Mastro from the Rockford Ice Hogs. The Chicago Blackhawks have been making interesting call-ups from the Rockford IceHogs all season long. So far, Frank Nazar, Nolan Allan, Colton Dach, and others have entered the lineup at various points. Some have stayed, and some have moved on.

With a pair of moves Thursday, the Chicago Blackhawks advanced the development of a couple of high-profile prospects, signing forward AJ Spellacy and calling up defenseman Ethan Del Mastro from the AHL Rockford IceHogs.

Del Mastro was recalled from AHL Rockford on Thursday. Del Mastro made two appearances for Chicago last year, and he was held without a point with two hits while averaging 18:35 of ice time. He's made 38 appearances for Rockford this year,

"It’s more comfortable being able to come up, and you have guys that you’ve already played with and created that relationship with," Del Mastro said. "You’re pretty comfortable doing anything with them,

The Chicago Blackhawks were back on the ice today ahead of Friday night’s tilt with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team made a roster move ahead of practice as they placed forward Craig Smith on injured reserve (retroactive to Jan.