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The Chicago Blackhawks put Anders Sorensen in a tough position in December. He was asked to leave his job as the head coach of the Rockford IceHogs to take over an 8-16-2 Blackhawks team that had issues with veterans and young players jelling in Year 2 of the rebuild with 2023 first-round pick Connor Bedard.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / June 2, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks Announce Coaching Staff for the 2025-26 Season

The Chicago Blackhawks have their head coach in Jeff Blashill after what some fans feel was an underwhelming hire. While the head coach has a large impact on a team's success, they still need a solid coaching staff to facilitate success.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 30, 2025

Blackhawks hire Jared Nightingale as AHL HC

The Blackhawks announced they’ve named Jared Nightingale as the head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Rockford IceHogs. He replaces Mark Eaton, who took over as Rockford’s interim head coach to end the campaign after Anders Sorensen was promoted to the NHL bench to serve as the Blackhawks’ interim in the wake of Luke Richardson’s firing.

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Blackhawks officially hire Peca, retain Sorensen, Waite

Blackhawks officially hire Michael Peca, retain Anders Sorensen, Jimmy Waite

New Chicago Blackhawks head coach Jeff Blashill had his introductory press conference early on Tuesday.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 22, 2025

Blackhawks part ways with assistant coach Kevin Dean

Blackhawks assistant coach Kevin Dean will not return to the club next season, reports Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. In fact, it doesn’t appear any of the assistants, including Derek King and Derek Plante, will be back next season after the club announced the hiring of new head coach Jeff Blashill today.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 21, 2025

Anders Sorensen likely to remain on Blackhawks' staff

The Blackhawks have been linked to Jeff Blashill for their head coaching vacancy in the last few weeks and are widely expected to make that hiring official in the coming days.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / May 11, 2025

Pros & Cons of the Blackhawks Keeping Anders Sorensen as Head Coach

This might be one of the most important offseasons for the Chicago Blackhawks in quite some time. After finishing 31st in the league for the second season in a row, some different choices need to be made.

Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / May 6, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks GM makes hint at keeping Anders Sorenson as head coach

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson provided an update on the coaching search to find a permanent replacement for Luke Richardson, who was fired in December.

Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / May 2, 2025

Anders Sorensen's First Gig As An NHL Head Coach, How Did He Do?

An official coaching change is just around the corner for the Chicago Blackhawks. With David Carle out of consideration, there are still some notable candidates the Blackhawks have to look at.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 24, 2025

Offseason checklist for the Chicago Blackhawks

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Chicago.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / April 21, 2025

Latest on Chicago Blackhawks' coaching search and finding help for Connor Bedard

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Chicago Blackhawks News / Breakaway on SI / April 16, 2025

David Carle Should Beware of Awful Fit with Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks' search for a new head coach continues as the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin. The team may make interim coach Anders Sorensen the permanent coach for next season, but there is a growing belief that they will make an outside hire to help push their rebuild.

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Denver’s David Carle on top of Blackhawks’ coaching list

As the offseason looms, so too does the Chicago Blackhawks‘ search for their next head coach. Currently led by interim bench boss Anders Sorensen, the

Chicago Blackhawks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24, 2025

Blackhawks recall AHL scorer

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Chicago Blackhawks News / On Tap Sports Net / February 11, 2025

Anders Sorensen Has 29 Games Under His Belt, How Are Things Looking?

On Dec. 5, 2024, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Kyle Davidson made the decision to fire head coach Luke Richardson, despite claiming that idea was "ridiculous" only a month prior.

Chicago Blackhawks News / House of Hockey / February 2, 2025

Mark Messier calls out Bedard, Blackhawks HC Sorensen

Mark Messier calls out Connor Bedard, Blackhawks HC Anders Sorensen

Connor Bedard has plenty to learn at the NHL level, and after questionable play on the defensive end, NHL legend Mark Messier has called out him and Blackhawks head coach Anders Sorensen after some questionable play against the Panthers.

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Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / January 15, 2025

Chicago Blackhawks receive poor first quarter grade from ESPN

The Chicago Blackhawks struggles through the midway point of the season are easy to identify no matter how anyone looks at it. With 44 games in the books this year, the team sits dead last in the league with 30 points thanks to their 14-28-2 record.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Hockey Writers / December 28, 2024

Blackhawks Roundtable: Reichel, Sorensen, Most Underrated Player, Trade Targets

Christmas is over and it’s back to the old grind for most of us. Some of you might be lucky enough to have some extra time off between Christmas and New Year’s.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Hawks Insider / December 27, 2024

Sorensen Makes Major Changes to Lineup as Blackhawks Return From Christmas Break, Face Sabres in Buffalo

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Buffalo Sabres Friday night, and head coach Anders Sorensen has made major changes to the lineup. The Blackhawks take on the bottom-dwelling Buffalo Sabres, who are 12-19-4 and last in the Atlantic Division, at KeyBank Center.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 18, 2024

Things are feeling different for the Blackhawks after coaching change

There’s a new bench boss in Chicago, and the vibe around the Blackhawks is rapidly changing. Anders Sorensen took over for Luke Richardson on Dec.5, and while there’s certainly going to be a learning curve with someone new at the helm, Sorensen has the Blackhawks playing a more competitive brand of hockey.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Daily Faceoff / December 14, 2024

‘This is really happening’: Anders Sorensen’s life-changing first week as Blackhawks coach

This article originally appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. For the general public in Sweden, he has remained relatively unknown throughout his 10 years within the Chicago Blackhawks organization.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 10, 2024

Blackhawks hoping to build off momentum after first win with coach Anders Sorensen

It hasn’t been an easy 2024-25 season for the Chicago Blackhawks, who now sit 31st in the 32-team NHL. On Dec. 6th, the Blackhawks fired their head coach, Luke Richardson, after the team had started 8-16-2.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / December 10, 2024

Blackhawks Get First Win Under New Coach

It took just two games for the Chicago Blackhawks to earn their first victory under new head coach Anders Sorensen. The Hawks took on the fledgling New York Rangers and squeaked out a 2-1 victory, giving Sorensen his first victory as a coach in the NHL.

Chicago Blackhawks News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 9, 2024

Hall’s Big Night, and Sorensen’s Milestone Met In Blackhawks Win Against Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks started a three-game road trip on the East Coast, and their first opponent up was the New York Rangers. The Rangers have been struggling lately, losing five of their last seven games, including last night against the Seattle Kraken, where they lost 7-5.

NHL News / Chicago Hockey Now / December 7, 2024

CHN Archives: Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame Calls Anders Sorensen: ‘He’s The Whole Package’

Any person who watched Anders Sorensen begin his coaching career could see there was something special about him. It appears those on the Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame’s board agree, too.