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Adam Clendening Traded to the Hartford Wolf Pack
The Rockford IceHogs traded defenseman Adam Clendening to the Hartford Wolf Pack for forward Zach Jordan ahead of the American Hockey League trade deadline.
Josiah Slavin traded to the Anaheim Ducks
The Chicago Blackhawks traded Josiah Slavin to the Anaheim Ducks for Hunter Drew ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline.
Players to Watch: IceHogs vs Griffins (1/18/23)
After a 4-game road trip that saw the IceHogs going 1-2-1-0, the Piggies are back in their home barn tonight to take on the Grand Rapids Griffins. The IceHogs are currently riding a 4-game win streak on home ice - so, perhaps this will shift their recent puck luck back into the positive category. Rockford is also 3-0-0-0 against Grand Rapids so far this season. Let’s hope they keep up those winning ways!
ICEHOGS RECAP: A Weekend Split in Manitoba
After a thrilling 5-4 victory on Saturday, the Rockford IceHogs fell 4-0 to split the weekend series with the Manitoba Moose.
Interview With Joseph Zakrzewski, Voice of the Rockford IceHogs
With the 2022-23 Rockford IceHogs season upon us, Joseph Zakrzewski (Joey Z) took some time to answer questions about doing play-by-play for the IceHogs and looking forward to the season ahead.
Blackhawks Trade D Chad Krys to Maple Leafs for F Kurtis Gabriel
The Chicago Blackhawks traded defenseman Chad Krys to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for winger Kurtis Gabriel. What are the Leafs/Marlies getting with Chad Krys?
Players to Watch: RFD vs IA (10/22/21)
It’s that time of the week again - Rockford IceHogs game day! The IceHogs are 1-1 on the season after their opening weekend bouts against the Grand Rapids Griffins and Chicago Wolves. Tonight, they kick off a back-to-back mini series against the Iowa Wild.
Chicago Blackhawks Prospects In Action This Weekend!
Take a look at some of the Chicago Blackhawks Prospects that are in action at the 2021 Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase in Minnesota this weekend.
Rockford IceHogs Athletic Trainers D.J. Jones and John Walter Are Yanick Dupre Memorial Award Recipients
The American Hockey League (AHL) announced today that Athletic trainers league-wide are the Yanick Dupre Memorial Award recipients for their efforts during COVID-19 and the 2020-21 season. The award is given out annually to a player acknowledging them as the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year for his outstanding contributions to his local community.
Rockford IceHogs Re-Sign Forward Chris Wilkie
The Rockford IceHogs announced today the re-signing of forward Chris Wilkie.
Rockford IceHogs Re-Sign Forward Dylan McLaughlin
The Rockford IceHogs announced today that they re-signed forward Dylan McLaughlin for the 2021-22 season.
Isaak Phillips Inks 3-Year ELC With the Chicago Blackhawks
Wednesday morning gifted Blackhawks world with some wonderful news. Isaak Phillips signed his Entry Level Contract (ELC). It’s a 3-year deal that kicks in for the 2021-22 season and runs through 2023-24.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: OT Streakin’ RFD (2) GR (1)
The Rockford IceHogs finally defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins on Saturday. It’s been a rough road for Rockford this year. They looked to keep that positivity ball rolling when they faced off against the Griffins again on Tuesday. I’d say they accomplished that with a 2-1 overtime win!
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Fast and Furious IA (3) RFD (4)
The Rockford IceHogs earned their second win of the 2021 season with a 3-2 victory over the Iowa Wild on Saturday night. They didn’t have much time to rest, because they were back at it with the Wild on Sunday at 4pm. The last time they had a back-to-back, they won the second game. They hoped to do the same again on Sunday. They did. A 4-3 victory over the Iowa Wild gave the IceHogs their third win of the season.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Clutch! IA (2) RFD (3)
The Rockford IceHogs lost an absolute nightmare of a game to the Grand Rapids Griffins on Wednesday with a score of 9-4. This weekend, they take on the Iowa Wild in a back-to-back. The first was Saturday evening. The IceHogs looked to get their second win of the season. They got it. 3-2 was the final score, and we all get to rest easy.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Suffering GR (9) RFD (4)
After losing to the Cleveland Monsters 6-3 on Saturday, the IceHogs went into Wednesday night looking to bounce back against the Grand Rapids Griffins. It was the first of 4 straight home games for Rockford. Instead of starting the home stand on a hot note, the IceHogs lost 9-4 to the Griffins.
Rockford IceHogs Preview: March Schedule
The month of February was not very kind to the Rockford IceHogs. They left the first month of the 2020-21 season with a record of 1-6-1-0. While there were positives in Blackhawks rookies picking up their first professional goals and assists, the IceHogs are hoping for a better March.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Pain. CLE (6) RFD (3)
The Rockford IceHogs finally earned their first win of the season by defeating the Cleveland Monsters 3-2 on Tuesday night. On Saturday, they were back in action against that same Monsters team. They were hoping to build off of some momentum. Something tells me that this outcome wasn’t what they were aiming for.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: THEY DID IT! CLE (2) RFD (3)
On Tuesday night, the Rockford IceHogs took on the Cleveland Monsters in the second half of a back-to-back still looking for their first win of the season. On Tuesday night, they finally earned it! They beat the Monsters 3-2.
ROSTER MOVES: Collin Delia, Nicolas Beaudin, Reese Johnson, Wyatt Kalynuk to Rockford
The Chicago Blackhawks sent Collin Delia, Wyatt Kalynuk, Nicolas Beaudin, and Reese Johnson to the Rockford IceHogs. Brad Morrison, Mikael Hakkarainen, and Matt Tomkins were called up to the Taxi Squad.