RELEASE: Blackhawks recall Sikura
Dylan Sikura is Rockford's leading scorer with 13 goals and 30 points this season
by Chicago Blackhawks Media Relations / blackhawks.com
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have recalled forward Dylan Sikura (sih-KYUR-uh) from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.
Sikura, 23, has recorded 30 points (13G, 17A) in 40 games this season with the IceHogs. His 13 goals and 30 points pace Rockford, while his 17 assists share third on the team. He is on a four-game point streak (1G, 3A) and has points in seven of his last eight contests with Rockford.
The Aurora, Ontario native has also appeared in 11 games with the Blackhawks this season, tallying three assists. In 16 career National Hockey League games, Sikura has registered six assists.
Sikura originally signed with the Blackhawks on March 25, 2018 after completing his senior season at Northeastern University. He was drafted by the Blackhawks in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2014 National Hockey League Draft.
The Chicago Blackhawks will face off against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday at the TD Garden at 6 p.m. That game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago, streamed on NBCSports.com and the My Teams by NBC Sports app and heard on WGN Radio.