Chicago Blackhawks add Brookbank to Rockford IceHogs staff

Sheldon Brookbank, who played for the Blackhawks from 2012-14, was hired by team officials Wednesday to be an assistant coach for their AHL affiliate in Rockford. This will be the first coaching job for the 36-year-old native of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. The defenseman played in 351 career NHL games with the Hawks, Predators, Devils and Ducks.