Articles from July 2011
Rockford, Ill.- After getting a taste of professional hockey at the end of the 2010-11 season, Jimmy Hayes is ready to dive in head first and start his professional career full-time this fall. After three successful seasons at Boston College (NCAA), Hayes, along with his family, friends and coaches all decided it was time to make another step forward in his hockey career.
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Rockford, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced on Thursday that the club is looking for volunteers for an IceHogs Fan Advisory Council.
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Rockford, Ill. – With the 2011-12 season just around the corner, the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League are asking fans to help design this year’s IceHogs Season Ticket Booklet.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have named Ted Dent as Head Coach of the organization’s top minor league affiliate, the American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs.
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Rockford, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the Chicago Blackhawks, announced Wednesday that Ted Dent has been named the ninth head coach in team history and third under the Blackhawks affiliation.
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The Blackhawks put what was potentially the finishing touch on their 2011-12 defensive corps when they agreed to terms with defenseman Sami Lepisto on a one-year deal last Friday. The 26-year-old blueliner split time between Phoenix and Columbus last season, registering 16 points (4G, 12A) in 70 games. chicagoblackhawks.com recently caught up with Lepisto, who is spending the offseason in his native Finland.
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Rockford, Ill. – Last year’s lineup featured up to 14 rookies at one time. The first year players combined for 70 goals and 131 assists in the 2010-11 season. David Gilbert got his first glimpse of the pro game alongside the near full season rookies. He will be among the next group of rookie skaters to begin their professional career in Rockford.
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The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with left wing Michael Frolik (fro-LEEK) on a three-year contract, and defenseman Sami Lepisto (LEH-pihs-toh) on a one-year contract.
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Rockford, Ill. - Chicago Blackhawks Developmental Goaltending Coach Wade Flaherty has accepted the goaltending coach position with the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League.
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Last offseason it was Chicago Blackhawks prospect Ben Smith who closed out his college career at Boston College on a high note with a National Championship before making his professional debut in Rockford, eventually getting some experience in the National Hockey League with the Blackhawks.
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Rockford, Ill.-The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the American Hockey League released the IceHogs opponent grid for the 2011-12 regular season. The upcoming season will feature 76 regular season games with revamped divisions.
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Rockford, Ill.- When you purchase a Rockford IceHogs ticket package for the 2011-12 season, the IceHogs want to make sure that you are sporting the team colors at every home game.
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The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that tickets for the fourth annual “Blackhawks Training Camp Festival,” will be available for sale on Friday, July 15 at 10:00 A.M. Fans can purchase tickets for $5.00 on chicagoblackhawks.com, by visiting any Ticketmaster location or by calling (800) 745-3000.
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Rockford, Ill.- Season ticket packages for the Rockford IceHogs 2011-12 regular season are now on sale and fans can choose from a variety of ticket packages to fit their needs.
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Rockford, Ill. - The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Rob Klinkhammer on a one-year contract, and goaltender Alec Richards on a two-year contract.
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Rockford, Ill. – Rockford IceHogs Head Coach Bill Peters announced on Friday that he has accepted an assistant coaching position with the National Hockey League’s Detroit Red Wings.
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Rockford, Ill. – Hockey returns to the Forest City on Saturday, Oct. 8 as the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League take the MetroCentre ice for their home opener for the 2011-12 season.
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The Chicago Blackhawks will conduct their 2011 Prospect Camp at Johnny’s Ice House West in Chicago (2250 W. Madison St) from Thursday, July 7 to Monday, July 11.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - American Hockey League President and CEO David Andrews announced that the league’s Board of Governors, convening this week for its Annual Meeting in Hilton Head Island, S.C., has approved the following division alignment for the 2011-12 AHL season (NHL affiliates in parentheses):
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chicagoblackhawks.com recently caught up with rookie forward Ben Smith to ask him about some of his favorite things, his best moments in hockey and more.
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