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.

The Chicago Blackhawks recalled top prospect Frank Nazar from the minor leagues on Friday. Chicago also placed defenseman Alec Martinez on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 7. Martinez, who signed a $4 million,

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.