Articles from March 2010
Toledo, Ohio- The Toledo Walleye's Maxime Tanguay has been named to the ECHL All-Rookie team for the 2009-10 season.
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Rockford, Ill.- Tickets for the first two possible home Calder Cup Playoff games for the Rockford IceHogs go on sale Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the MetroCentre Box Office, www.metrocentre.com or by calling (815) 968-5222.
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Rockford, Ill.- Hog Headquarters, the Rockford IceHogs merchandise store at CherryVale Mall, will be hosting a season-end blow out sale through the end of April.
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that single-game tickets for the first two rounds of potential 2010 Stanley Cup Playoff home contests will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, March 31 at 10:00 A.M. Due to limited inventory, the tickets will be available for purchase exclusively at ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000.
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It took a little longer than expected to determine, but the Frozen Four in NCAA men's hockey is now set.
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The Rockford IceHogs beat the Peoria Rivermen on Friday but could not complete the weekend sweep, falling to the Chicago Wolves on Saturday. The season-long, seven-game home stand comes to an end in Week 27 when the IceHogs welcome in the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday and Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday to close out the home portion of the regular season. With just two wins in the team’s final five games, Rockford can clinch their third straight Calder Cup playoff berth.
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the official launch of the “The Fans Voice” program, which is geared toward providing customers with the best possible overall fan experience at the United Center.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs hosted their 11th Annual Jersey Auction for charity on Saturday night following the game against the Chicago Wolves. IceHogs fans helped the Hogs raise $29,865. The IceHogs and their generous fans have now helped raise $579,603 for charity with the club’s 11 auctions.
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Rockford, Ill.- After only being shut out three times in the first 72 games of the 2009-10 season, the IceHogs are blanked for the second time in three games. This time it came at the hands of goalie Drew MacIntyre and the Chicago Wolves on Saturday at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that the organization has signed an affiliation agreement for the 2010-11 season with the Toledo Walleye of the ECHL, the leading professional development league for the American Hockey League and National Hockey League.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs scored three goals in the first 2:56 minutes of the second period to beat the Peoria Rivermen 4-3 at the Rockford MetroCentre on Friday.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, members of the American Hockey League, and Toledo Walleye (ECHL) have extended their affiliation agreement through the the 2010-11 season, Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Friday.
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Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs are proud to announce that center Bracken Kearns has been named the team’s winner of the American Specialty/AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Rockford community during the 2009-10 season.
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Rockford, Ill.- Bacon Bits, the popular 30-minute TV show on FOX 39 featuring the Rockford IceHogs is back this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The bi-monthly show is hosted by WTVO Sports Director Scott Leber and WTVO Weekend Sports Anchor Adam Warner.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced that tickets for the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs will go on-sale on Wednesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be purchased at the MetroCentre Box Office, on-line at www.metrocentre.com or by calling (815) 968-5222.
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Rockford, Ill.- The United Auto Workers Local 1268, Bryden Motors and the Rockford IceHogs are raffling a 2010 Jeep Patriot.
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CHICAGO – This time, there were no two-goal meltdowns to give the Phoenix Coyotes new life.
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The National Hockey League's Board of Governors tonight unanimously approved a rule prohibiting "a lateral, back-pressure or blind-side hit to an opponent where the head is targeted and/or the principal point of contact."
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The Phoenix Coyotes are on the verge of what was thought to be seemingly impossible at the start of the season -- taking over first place in the Western Conference.
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Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks will honor the Rockford IceHogs, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, with a second intermission ceremony on Tuesday at the United Center during the club’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs will be honoring Rockford native and Silver Medalist with the U.S. Women’s Hockey team, Jinelle Zaugg-Siergiej, when the team takes on the Chicago Wolves on Saturday at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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The Chicago Blackhawks will honor the Rockford IceHogs, the team’s American Hockey League affiliate, with a second intermission ceremony on Tuesday at the United Center during the club’s game against the Phoenix Coyotes.
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Earning more than two-thirds of the fan vote, Patrick Sharp's overtime goal against the L.A. Kings on March 10 was selected as chicagoblackhawks.com's Play of the Week for Mar. 8-14.
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The Rockford IceHogs’s offense slowed to a near halt in Week 25 as the squad dropped their only two games. They will get another shot at the Peoria Rivermen on Friday as the team’s season-long, seven-game homestand continues in Week 26. After the Rivermen, the IceHogs welcome in the Chicago Wolves for their annual Jersey Auction game on Saturday.
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Rockford, Ill.- A packed Cherry Bowl helped the Rockford IceHogs Charitable Foundation raise $7,450 on Sunday for the Huntington’s Disease Clinic that is being developed at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Texas Stars proved to be too much for the Rockford IceHogs, as the Stars shut out the IceHogs 2-0 on Saturday at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned goalie Alec Richards from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL), Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Saturday.
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CHICAGO - Chicago White Sox Opening Day ceremonies at U.S. Cellular Field will feature a special tribute and ceremonial first pitch by four members of the Chicago Blackhawks who competed in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, along with a pregame acoustic and National Anthem performance by The BoDeans, one of America's premier rock bands.
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Rockford, Ill.- With the Peoria Rivermen coming to town and reuniting the Rockford IceHogs with former players Joe Fallon and Daryl Boyle, Peoria had the final say, taking the contest 3-1 on Friday night at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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Chicago Blackhawks equipment manager Troy Parchman took a different route than most of his NHL colleagues, who usually rise through the ranks of professional hockey to these pinnacle positions. Parchman, a 14-year veteran who joined the Blackhawks in 1994, came to the NHL from academia and the Canadian national team program.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned goaltender Corey Crawford to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Mr. Potato Head giveaways from Jan. 23 will be available for pick up at the Rockford MetroCentre starting tonight at 6 p.m.
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Chicago, Ill.-The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned goaltender Corey Crawford to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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The NHL has suspended Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski eight games for his hit on Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook in Wednesday night's game.
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The IceHogs enter play this week in second place in the West Division of the American Hockey League with a 40-25-3-3 record. GM Mark Bernard is most impressed with the team's balance this season.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs face two potential playoff opponents in the Peoria Rivermen and Texas Stars as the team’s “March to the Cup” continues this weekend.
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With the biggest margin of victory this season, Andrew Ladd's hat trick against the Detroit Red Wings on March 7 was selected as chicagoblackhawks.com's Play of the Week for Mar. 1-7.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled goaltender Corey Crawford from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Tuesday that the National Hockey League club has recalled goalie Corey Crawford from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs. In addition, goaltender Alec Richards has been reassigned by the Blackhawks from the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) to the IceHogs.
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The following statement was issued today by Chicago Blackhawks Head Team Physician Dr. Michael Terry:
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The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Boynton from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled defenseman Nick Boynton from the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Shawn Lalonde to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned defenseman Shawn Lalonde to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Sunday wasn't the best day to be an NHL star player.
The most notable action happened in Chicago, when Alex Ovechkin was given a boarding major and a game misconduct for hitting Brian Campbell into the boards just 7:44 into the game. Campbell reportedly will be for the rest of the season with a broken collarbone and broken ribs.
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The Rockford IceHogs hit a road block to kick off Week 24, but rallied back on Saturday and Sunday to finish it off 2-1-0-0. The squad kicks off three straight two-game weeks with a weekend set against Peoria and Texas. Rockford is one game into a season-long seven-game home stand that stretches over 22 days.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs came from behind again on Sunday to take a 3-2 shootout win over the Houston Aeros at the Rockford MetroCente.
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Winnipeg, Man.- A night after the special teams failed the Rockford IceHogs, the same units carried them to a 6-3 win over the Manitoba Moose at the MTS Centre. Rockford scored three power-play goals while holding Manitoba to one power-play tally on five opportunities.
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Winnipeg, Man.-For the second straight game the Rockford IceHogs were on the wrong end of a blowout. Rockford was knocked out 6-1 by the Manitoba Moose at the MTS Centre on Friday night.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have signed defenseman Ryan Stanton to a three-year entry-level contract, which begins at the start of the 2010-11 season.
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Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliates Mark Bernard in conjunction with the American Hockey League announced the Rockford IceHogs’ Clear Day Roster on Thursday.
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Rockford, Ill.- Only one spot remains in the Rockford IceHogs charity Bowl-A-Thon. Fans interested in attending the event may still purchase a viewing ticket for $10. The viewing ticket includes a raffle ticket and access to the autograph session.
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Rockford, Ill.- Upon returning home from a five-game road swing, the Rockford IceHogs open a season long seven-game homestand on Sunday afternoon when they face-off against the Houston Aeros at 5:05 p.m. inside the Rockford MetroCentre.
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The Rockford IceHogs finished Week 23 picking up points in three out of four games with wins against Lake Erie and San Antonio and taking Texas into overtime. The Hogs will close out a five-game road trip with two games in Canada on Friday and Saturday. Rockford will then play their next seven contests at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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Earning more than 57 percent of the fan vote, Dave Bolland's goal against the Atlanta Thrashers on Feb. 13 was selected as chicagoblackhawks.com's Play of the Week for Feb. 8-14.
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San Antonio, Tex.-One team was desperate for a win on Sunday afternoon in San Antonio and it wasn’t the Rockford IceHogs. It showed as the IceHogs were blown out at the AT&T Center 7-2 by the Rampage.
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San Antonio, Tex.- If this is how the Rockford IceHogs are going to treat Hannu Toivonen, he’s going to like his stay with the IceHogs. Rockford scored three first period goals, including one just :27 in, during a 4-1 win over the San Antonio Rampage at the AT&T Center.
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Cedar Park, Tex.- Keeping pace is just as important as winning games right now for the Rockford IceHogs. The IceHogs did just that on Friday night as they earned a point in the standings with a 4-3 overtime loss against the Texas Stars at the Cedar Park Center.
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs are introducing a great way to catch three upcoming Saturday games and pick up some IceHogs gear as the team makes a push to get into the 2010 Calder Cup playoffs.
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Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Thursday that right wing Akim Aliu has been reassigned from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).
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Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs are finding ways to win. The Hogs have trailed in three of their last six victories including Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Lake Erie Monsters at the Rockford MetroCentre.
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Many in the NHL believe Stanley Cups can't be won without top-flight goaltending.
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Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Wednesday that defenseman Simon Danis-Pepin was reassigned to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Nick Boynton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations and have assigned him to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Chicago, Ill-The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired defenseman Nick Boynton from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for future considerations and have assigned him to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Rockford, Ill.- The spring cleaning season has begun as the calendar turns to March and the Rockford IceHogs are getting into the spirit.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have activated center John Madden from Injured Reserve.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired goaltender Hannu Toivonen (HA-noo, TOI-voh-nuhn) and defenseman Danny Richmond from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Joe Fallon and have assigned both players to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Chicago, Ill.-The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired goaltender Hannu Toivonen (HA-noo, TOI-voh-nuhn) and defenseman Danny Richmond from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Joe Fallon and have assigned both players to the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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The Rockford IceHogs posted another winning week in Week 22 with victories over the Peoria Rivermen and the Milwaukee Admirals. The Hogs now turn to face their final four-game week in Week 23, which includes a match up with the Lake Erie Monsters and then a trip to Texas to play three games in three days.
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