On Saturday night, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Detroit Red Wings at the United Center. It was a 4-0 loss for the Blackhawks, but the story was the NHL debut of Nick Lardis. Lardis had a wonderful 2024-25 season with the Brantford Bulldogs of the OHL. He scored 71 goals and had 117 points, making his turning pro have extra hype.

Oakville forward Nick Lardis is excited to be playing his first ever game in Toronto in front of friends and family - even though he'll be playing for the opposing Chicago Blackhawks

The 20-year-old Lardis accumulated 175 goals in 257 career OHL games before turning pro this season with the IceHogs.

The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that the team has recalled forward Nick Lardis from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Nick Lardis has shown the Chicago Blackhawks that he is ready for NHL action. The Blackhawks recalled the Rockford IceHogs’ rookie forward Saturday morning.

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Lardis getting called up to the Blackhawks is entirely understandable. The 20-year-old forward is in the middle of a fantastic season down in the AHL with the IceHogs. In 24 games with the AHL club so far this campaign, he has posted 13 goals, 13 assists, 26 points, and a plus-9 rating.

Rockford, IL - The Rockford IceHogs rolled past the Milwaukee Admirals 5-3 on Friday night inside the BMO Center. After a scoreless 1st period, Nick Lardis opened the scoring early in the 2nd with the Hogs shorthanded.