RELEASE: Blackhawks assign Martinsen, Sikura

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have assigned forwards Andreas Martinsen and Dylan Sikura to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Martinsen had four points (1G, 3A) in 24 games with the Blackhawks this season. He played in 64 regular-season games with the IceHogs during the 2017-18 campaign, tallying 28 points (12G, 16A), while adding two goals and three helpers in 13 Calder Cup Playoff contests.

Sikura has spent time with Chicago and Rockford this season. In 11 games with the Blackhawks, he registered three assists. Prior to being recalled on Dec. 12, 2018, the 23-year-old paced the IceHogs in goals (9) and points (18). His nine helpers were second on the club.
The Blackhawks travel to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins on Sunday night at PPG Paints Arena at 7:00 p.m. CT. That game can be seen on NBCSN and heard on WGN Radio.