Articles from December 2007

Rockford, Ill.- Two quick marker punched past Milwaukee's Pekka Rinne have brought the IceHogs back into the game at the Rockford MetroCentre. The Hogs trail 4-3 in the third with 10 minutes left after ending the second down 4-1.

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After 24 road games through the season’s first 35 contests, the Rockford IceHogs finally get to stay home.  Rockford ran its streak of games with a standings point to 16 (11-0-1-4) during Week 13 and now begin a five game home stand starting on Monday against Milwaukee. Read More...

Chicago, Ill.-General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Danny Richmond from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Richmond will be in the lineup tonight when the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center. Read More...

General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Danny Richmond from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Richmond will be in the lineup tonight when the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center. Read More...

Peoria, Ill.- A solid Rockford IceHogs debut for goaltender Mike Brodeur helped the Hogs to a 4-2 win over the Peoria Rivermen at the Carver Arena.  Brodeur turned away 40 Rivermen starts to pick up his first win in an IceHogs uniform. Read More...

Chicago, Ill.- General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled right wing Jack Skille from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Skille will make his NHL debut on Sunday when the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center.
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General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled right wing Jack Skille from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Skille will make his NHL debut on Sunday when the Blackhawks host the Los Angeles Kings at the United Center. Read More...

General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Magnus Johansson from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Forwards Martin St.Pierre and Michael Blunden have been assigned to Rockford.

 

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 Chicago, Ill.-   Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Magnus Johansson from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL.  Forwards Martin St. Pierre and Michael Blunden have been assigned to Rockford .

 

 

 

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There was good news and bad news on the injury front at Blackhawks practice Friday. Let's start with the good: Defenseman James Wisniewski only suffered a sprained knee Wednesday against Nashville and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks. Read More...

Rosemont, Ill. - The Chicago Wolves certainly took advantage of IceHog penalties Thursday at the Allstate Arena. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- Rockford IceHogs General Manager Al MacIsaac announced on Thursday that the American Hockey League club has signed winger Jean-Michel Daoust to a PTO.  Daoust was loaned to Rockford from the Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL). Read More...

The 14th Annual Chicago Blackhawk Charities Holiday Hockey Classic presented by Coca-Cola, is scheduled for Wednesday, December 26th through Saturday, December 29th at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. Read More...

Peoria, Ill. - A little drama welcomed the Rockford IceHogs back from their brief Christmas break on Wednesday night in Peoria . The IceHogs fought back from a two-goal third period deficit and slipped by the Rivermen 4-3 in overtime to extend its franchise record unbeaten streak to 14-straight games (10-0-0-4). Read More...

General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled forwards Martin St. Pierre and Michael Blunden from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The Blackhawks have also placed forwards Martin Havlat (groin), Dave Bolland (broken finger), and Ben Eager (mild concussion) on injured reserve. Read More...

 Chicago, Ill.-General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled forwards Martin St.Pierre and Michael Blunden from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. The Blackhawks have also placed forwards Martin Havlat (groin), Dave Bolland (broken finger), and Ben Eager (mild concussion) on injured reserve. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.-A rigorous road schedule trudged on for the Rockford IceHogs during Week 12, and the Hogs came away with five of six points with a home game squeezed in there.  The IceHogs continue to sit atop the AHL’s West Division despite having the most road games played in the league with three more on the horizon during Week 13.  Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- Kris Versteeg recorded his first three-point game of the 2007-08 season as the Rockford IceHogs beat the Milwaulke Admirals 4-2 on Saturday at the Rockford MetroCentre. That game was the first ever meeting between the Hogs and their former affiliate. Read More...

The ceremonial first puck prior to the Sunday night’s Blackhawks game vs. the Edmonton Oilers will be dropped by actor William Petersen from the hit show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Game time is 6 pm. at the United Center. Read More...

Grand Rapids, Mich.- The red hot Rockford IceHogs head into Grand Rapids trying to tie a franchise record for longest unbeaten streak.  The IceHogs are currently riding an 11-game unbeaten streak and will face-off against the Griffins for the fourth and final time this season tonight at the Van Andel Arena. Read More...

Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that defenseman Cam Barker has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Read More...

Chicago, Ill.- Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that defenseman Cam Barker has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Read More...

Former Chicago Blackhawks players and Hockey Hall of Fame members Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita have rejoined the Chicago Blackhawks family and have been named as official Blackhawks ambassadors. Hull and Mikita will represent the Blackhawks at events at the United Center and throughout the Chicagoland area. Read More...

Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, Team President John McDonough and General Manager Dale Tallon want to hear what you, the fans, have to say about what’s happening with the Chicago Blackhawks. Read More...

Springfield, Mass. - Rockford IceHogs left winger Adam Berti will be eligible to skate Friday against Grand Rapids after a three-game league suspension left him out of the last three Hogs games. Read More...

Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have obtained left wing Ben Eager from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for defenseman Jim Vandermeer.
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San Antonio, Tex.- Some unlikely goal scorers helped vault the Rockford IceHogs to a 5-2 win against the San Antonio Rampage at the AT&T Center in San Antonio.  The win extended Rockford’s season high unbeaten streak to 11-straight games (8-0-0-3). Read More...

Chicago, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have recalled forward Petri Kontiola from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.-The IceHogs fought off a tough turnaround on Sunday to finish off its third consecutive unbeaten week.  Rockford ’s unbeaten streak now stands at 10 games and the club has moved into sole possession of first place in the West Division and has the most points in the Western Conference with 40.

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San Antonio, Tex.-  A three hour plane trip after back-to-back home games and down by a goal with less than minute left in regulation against a team coming off of a rare Saturday off day wasn’t enough to derail the Rockford IceHogs season best unbeaten streak.  Read More...

Rockford, Ill. – A sold out Rockford MetroCentre got to see a defeated rival, a teen heart throb and an outpouring of support for the less fortunate Saturday as the Rockford IceHogs doused the Quad City Flames 3-0.  The 17-6-2-3 Hogs kept pace with the Chicago Wolves to stay tied for first place and their season-high win streak reached nine games (7-0-0-2). Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- A four-goal third period powered the Rockford IceHogs to a 5-1 win over the Rochester Americans on Friday night at the Rockford MetroCentre.  The win for Rockford extended the club’s season-high unbeaten streak to eight games (6-0-0-2) and pulled the IceHogs back into a first place tie in the AHL’s West Division. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- Rockford IceHogs President Ryan Washatka announced on Friday afternoon that the American Hockey League’s game on Saturday, Dec. 15 against the Quad City Flames is sold out.  The sellout is the second of the season for the IceHogs as they also played in front of a packed house on Nov. 2, the team’s first home game.  Only individual seats remain for Saturday’s contest. Read More...

The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that Jesse Rogers will be rejoining the radio broadcast team as the studio host for Blackhawks pre-game, between periods and post-game shows on WSCR-AM 670 beginning on December 19th. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- With the holiday season in full swing, the Rockford IceHogs have joined in the holiday spirit.  This Friday, IceHogs players will present local families gifts through the Winnebago County Health Department’s HUGS program following the game against the Rochester Americans.    Read More...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass.-The American Hockey League announced that the 2008 AHL All-Star Classic Fan Balloting presented by Reebok began Wednesday, December 12, at noon EST, exclusively on the official Web site of the AHL, theahl.com. Read More...

Chicago Blackhawk Charities will host its Holiday Puck Surprise during the following home games in December: December 12 vs. Los Angeles at 7:30pm, December 16 vs. Florida at 6:00pm, December 19 vs. Nashville at 7:30pm and December 23 vs. Edmonton at 6:00pm. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced on Monday that the Blackhawks have assigned forward Colin Fraser to Rockford in the AHL. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.-A lot of extra hockey was played by the Rockford IceHogs during Week 10, but the Hogs came away with a perfect week (3-0-0-0).  Overall, the IceHogs have played five straight overtime games.  After its perfect week, Rockford is now tied with the Chicago Wolves in the West Division heading into another three-game week.

 

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Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that the Blackhawks have assigned forward Colin Fraser to Rockford in the AHL. Read More...

Cleveland, Ohio- It looked like another shootout was coming for the Rockford IceHogs.  After playing four straight shootout games, the Hogs avoided the shootout when Prestin Ryan snuck the game winner past Tyler Weiman in overtime, giving Rockford a 4-3 victory over the Lake Erie Monsters at the Quicken Loans Arena.  Read More...

Cleveland, Ohio- For the fourth straight game the Rockford IceHogs had to play extra hockey.  The IceHogs battled back from an early 2-0 deficit to top the Lake Erie Monsters 4-3 in the shootout at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland.  Rockford center Martin St. Pierre was the star once again for the IceHogs, tallying two goals, an assist and potting the game winner in the shootout.  Rockford also extended its unbeaten streak to six straight (4-0-2-2), tying a season high.

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Josh Unice, the Blackhawks’ 3rd round pick (86th overall) in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft has been named the OHL Goaltender and Rookie of the Month Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs launched its new Web site at www.icehogs.com on Friday.  The American Hockey League team’s new web home received a make over and now features more interactive links, updated player bios and a fresh new look. Read More...

Rockford, Ill.- The popular television show Bacon Bits makes its return for its second episode of the season on Sunday night.  The magazine style show will air on FOX 39 at 9:35 p.m. on Sunday.  The show is currently in its third season. Read More...

Cleveland, Ohio- Rockford IceHogs General Manager of Hockey Operations Al MacIsaac announced on Friday that the American Hockey League club has recalled defenseman Steve Marr from the Pensacola Ice Pilots and is expected to sign goaltender Marty Magers to a Professional Try Out agreement. Read More...

Chicago, Ill.-Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that forward David Bolland has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Forward Jason Williams has been placed on injured reserve with a groin strain. Read More...

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews and defenseman Brent Seabrook will visit Center Ice of DuPage in Glen Ellyn on Monday, December 10 from 5:45-7:15 pm. Read More...

Chicago Blackhawks forwards Patrick Kane and Adam Burish will visit Arctic Ice Arena in Orland Park on Monday, December 10 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Kane and Burish will be on the ice to assist with practice for the Arctic Ice Arena House League Mites and then the two Blackhawks will sign autographs for fans in attendance. Read More...

Blackhawks General Manager Dale Tallon announced today that forward Dave Bolland has been recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Forward Jason Williams has been placed on injured reserve with a groin strain. Read More...

Rockford, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs took another game into a shootout on Wednesday, but this time is ended in two points for the good guys. The Hogs beat the Syracuse Crunch 2-1 at the Rockford MetroCentre in their third consecutive shootout-ending game

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The ceremonial first puck prior to the Wednesday night’s Blackhawks game vs. the Vancouver Canucks will be dropped by Chicago White Sox designated hitter Jim Thome. Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the United Center. Read More...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Rockford IceHogs center Martin St. Pierre has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for November. St. Pierre recorded seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points, along with a plus-5 rating, in 13 games for the IceHogs last month. Read More...

Springfield, Mass.-The American Hockey League announced today that Rockford IceHogs center Martin St. Pierre has been named the CCM/AHL Player of the Month for November.  St. Pierre recorded seven goals and 14 assists for 21 points, along with a plus-5 rating, in 13 games for the IceHogs last month. Read More...

Week 9 Recap
The Rockford IceHogs completed Week 9 of the 2007-08 American Hockey League regular season with a four-game unbeaten streak. On its first ever trip out east to take on Eastern Conference opponents, the IceHogs picked up a pair of shootout points. The Hogs now focus on two North Division foes in Week 10 including a home tilt with the Syracuse Crunch on Wednesday. Read More...

Manchester, NH- For the second straight night the Rockford IceHogs failed to pick up the second point in the shootout. This time around the Hogs dropped a 3-2 affair against the Manchester Monarchs at the Verizon Wireless Center after battling back from a 2-0 deficit. Rockford did, however, extend its unbeaten streak to four straight games (2-0-0-2). Read More...