The Blackhawks recalled forward Tanner Kero and sent Chicago native Vincent Hinostroza back to Rockford, the team announced Tuesday.
Kero, 23, has six goals and two assists in five games with the IceHogs this season, and was recently named AHL's Player of the Week after potting three goals, an assist and a plus-5 rating over his last three contests.
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Kero also appeared in six playoff games for Rockford last season, where he scored two goals and an assist. The Hancock, Mich. native signed a two-year contract in April after finishing his senior season at Michigan Tech with 46 points (20 goals, 26 assists) in 41 games, good enough to be nominated for the Hobey Baker Award.
Hinostroza appeared in four games with the Blackhawks, and was held without a point.