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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have assigned defenseman Gustav Forsling (GOO-stahv FOHRZ-lihng) to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.

Forsling, 22, appeared in 41 games for the Blackhawks last season recording 13 points (3G, 10A). He also skated in 18 regular-season games with Rockford, notching five points (2G, 3A), and 13 playoff games with the IceHogs, tallying five points (1G, 4A). The defenseman missed all of training camp while recovering from wrist surgery and has yet to appear in a game this season.
The Blackhawks continue their 2018-19 regular-season schedule Tuesday, Oct. 23 at the United Center against the Anaheim Ducks at 7:30 p.m. That game can be seen on NBC Sports Chicago, streamed on NBCSportsChicago.com and the MyTeams by NBC Sports app and heard on WGN Radio.