There’s little doubt plenty of young people enjoy playing hockey within the Chicagoland area, under the shadow of the hometown Chicago Blackhawks. But compared with spots in Canada, Minnesota and the East Coast, Chicago is certainly lacking in options to help push those kids to greater hockey heights while also keeping them in the area as long as possible.
The Blackhawks took another step to try and change that this week. Dnainfo.com’s Alex Nitkin reported yesterday that Edison Park — roughly a half-hour’s drive from the United Center — is receiving an outdoor roller rink funded by a donation from the Blackhawks.