The Chicago Blackhawks have filled Tyler Motte‘s roster spot. The team has recalled Spencer Abbott from the Rockford IceHogs.
Abbott is currently tied for the ’Hogs lead in points with 21 points. Abbott is tied with former first-round pick Mark McNeill for the points lead. The Blackhawks appear finally ready to see what Abbott is like at the NHL level.
This is Abbott’s second stint with the Blackhawks organization. He originally came up with Toronto after playing four years at the University of Maine. He was named the 2011-12 Athletic Republic Player of the Year.