The Chicago Blackhawks called up Frank Nazar from the Rockford IceHogs on Friday, heralding his much-anticipated NHL season debut. Nazar said he was” really excited” to receive a call from IceHogs general manager Mark Bernard on Thursday night.

Kevin Korchinski, who has spent most of the season in Rockford with Nazar, had the locker stall next to Nazar’s. He didn’t have much advice beyond “be you.” The way Korchinski sees it, Nazar doesn’t need much help.

Frank Nazar is joining the Chicago Blackhawks lineup against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon. The Chicago Blackhawks called up Frank Nazar from the Rockford IceHogs on Friday. He is set to make his season debut against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Nazar is the leading rookie scorer in the AHL and deserves this opportunity.