It has been noted recently that the Chicago Blackhawks desire a practice facility closer to the United Center, their home arena. Though Johnny’s IceHouse West is just a short drive from the Madhouse on Madison, it appears the Blackhawks will have even less distance between their home rink and newest practice facility.
According to a brief story released by The Associated Press late Wednesday, and reported by CBS Chicago, the Blackhawks will have a new practice facility located where the Malcolm X College currently stands, just outside the large fan parking area at the UC.
The report indicates Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will announce the facility’s creation Thursday.