Defenseman Anton Frondell has completed his first five games with the Chicago Blackhawks since being called up from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The 22-year-old Swedish player, who signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Blackhawks in May 2024, has been integrating into the NHL lineup.
According to official NHL statistics, through his first five games played between late March and early April 2026, Frondell has recorded one assist. He has averaged just over 15 minutes of ice time per game. His plus/minus rating stands at minus-2 over this span.
The Blackhawks, in a rebuilding phase, are evaluating young talent like Frondell for the future. His early games have provided a baseline for his adjustment to the speed and physicality of the NHL. Coach Luke Richardson has noted the importance of this development time for rookie players.
Frondell's promotion follows an AHL season where he showed promise as a two-way defenseman. The Blackhawks' management will continue to assess his performance as the 2025-26 regular season concludes, looking for signs of long-term fit within the team's defensive corps.
