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Dillon Boucher makes NHL debut with Blackhawks

The forward logged 8:10 of ice time against Florida after Chicago recalled him from the Rockford IceHogs.

Chicago Blackhawks winger Dillon Boucher skates during his NHL debut against the Florida Panthers.
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Dillon Boucher played his first NHL game Wednesday for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Florida Panthers. He registered two hits and blocked a shot in 8:10 of ice time, according to the NHL game sheet.

Chicago had recalled the forward from the Rockford IceHogs on Tuesday. He had played seven games for the AHL club this season before the call-up.

Boucher began his professional career with Wichita in the ECHL. He recorded 35 points in 151 games over three seasons with the Thunder before joining Rockford.

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