The battle for Chicago’s Big Ten hockey team will take place at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at United Center when Notre Dame and Wisconsin drop the puck. The game will feature two Chicago Blackhawks defensive prospects in Josh Ess (Wisconsin) and Dennis Gilbert (Notre Dame).
The Badgers’ home game in the season series in 2018-19 will also be play at United Center. The date of that game hasn't been announced.
The Blackhawks have one more day off before hosting the New York Rangers in a primetime matchup Wednesday.
**With wholesale changes unlikely, Hawks need to look within (Chicago Sun Times)
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**RECAP: Blues give up 5 goals in 3rd period, fall to Flames (St.