The Blackhawks have called Johnny’s IceHouse West their practice home for several years now. That will all change soon.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce on Thursday morning that the city and the Blackhawks have made a deal for the team to build its new practice facility and community ice center on the site currently occupied by Malcolm X College, which is just south of the United Center.
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The college will be moving to its new campus next year.
Construction on the Blackhawks’ new 125,000 square foot facility, which will include two ice rinks, is expected to begin next year and should be completed within two years.