Prospect Watch: March 2-8

Each week, chicagoblackhawks.com will track the progress of the Blackhawks' top 10 prospects selected by chicagoblackhawks.com; subject to change. View weekly updated stats for all Hawks prospects.

Akim Aliu
Position: Right wing
Team: Sudbury
League: OHL

Aliu was held scoreless as Sudbury fell to Kingston 4-1 Friday. He tallied an assist in a 5-2 loss to Belleville Saturday and he registered another assist the following evening in a 6-2 loss to Ottawa. In 26 games with Sudbury, Aliu has 10 goals, 13 assists and 57 penalty minutes. Sudbury is currently 25-34-6 on the season.

Kyle Beach
Position: Left wing
Team: Lethbridge
League: WHL

Beach tallied a goal and two assists as Lethbridge defeated Red Deer 7-1 Wednesday. He registered a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win over Saskatoon Saturday. He was held scoreless the following evening in a 2-1 loss to Edmonton. In 21 appearances with Lethbridge (34-30-5), Beach has 15 goals, 15 assists and 52 penalty minutes.

Jonathan Carlsson
Position: Defense
Team: Brynäs IF
League: Sweden

Carlsson was held scoreless as Brynäs IF fell to Färjestads BK 2-0 Thursday and posted a 2-1 loss to the club on Saturday. In 55 contests this season, he has one assist and 78 penalty minutes.

Simon Danis-Pepin
Position: Defense
Team: Maine
League: Hockey East
Year: Senior

Danis-Pepin tallied an assist as Maine fell to UMass-Lowell 5-3 Friday. He was held scoreless the following evening in a 6-0 loss to the club. In 33 games this year, Danis-Pepin has 10 assists and 23 penalty minutes. The Black Bears are currently 12-20-4 on the season.

Shawn Lalonde
Position: Defense
Team: Belleville
League: OHL

Lalonde was held scoreless as Belleville defeated Oshawa 3-2 Friday and he tallied an assist in a 5-2 win over Sudbury on Saturday. In 63 contests this season, Lalonde has 18 goals, 31 assists and 67 penalty minutes. The Bulls' record is currently 44-17-4.

Joe Lavin
Position: Defense
Team: Omaha Lancers
League: USHL

Lavin was held scoreless as Omaha defeated Green Bay 6-3 Friday. He registered a goal the following evening in a 5-2 loss to Sioux Falls. Lavin has appeared in 24 games for the club since coming over from Providence Univ., registering six goals, eight assists and 22 penalty minutes. Omaha is currently 25-18-7 on the season.

Igor Makarov
Position: Right wing
Team: St. Petersburg SKA
League: Russia

St. Petersburg did not play last week. In 42 games this season, Makarov has nine goals, eight assists and 61 penalty minutes.

Ben Smith
Position: Right wing
Team: Boston College
League: Hockey East
Year: Junior

Smith was held scoreless as B.C. fell to Northeastern 2-1 in overtime Friday and defeated the club 4-1 Saturday. In 34 contests this season, Smith has five goals, 10 assists and six penalty minutes. The Eagles are currently 16-13-5 on the season.

Bill Sweatt
Position: Left wing
Team: Colorado College
League: WCHA
Year: Junior

Sweatt registered an assist as C.C. tied the University of Denver 1-1 Saturday. In 35 contests, Sweatt has 12 goals, 11 assists and 28 penalty minutes. Colorado College is currently 16-10-10 on the season.

Josh Unice
Position: Goaltender
Team: Windsor
League: OHL

Unice did not appear as Windsor defeated Sault Ste. Marie 6-1 Thursday and posted a 9-4 win over Plymouth Friday. He had 37 saves in a 4-3 loss to London Sunday. Unice has appeared in 10 games for the club, logging 556 minutes, a 2.48 GAA and a .911 SV%. The Spitfires are currently 56-8-1 on the year.