Blackhawks Reassign Gilbert to IceHogs

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Chicago Blackhawks, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League, announced today that defenseman Dennis Gilbert has been reassigned to the IceHogs.

Gilbert did not suit up for a game since his latest recall on Jan. 29 but has appeared in 20 games with the Blackhawks during the 2019-20 campaign, registering three points (1g, 2a) and 38 PIMs. The Buffalo, New York native tallied his first National Hockey League point on Dec. 12 at ARI and his first career NHL goal on Dec. 27 vs. NYI.

In 15 games with Rockford this season, the blueliner has recorded two assists, 24 PIMs and a +1 plus/minus rating.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Tuesday, Feb. 4 vs. Texas Stars | 7 p.m.

With the purchase of a Taco Tuesday ticket package, fans will receive an upper level ticket, one 12 oz. margarita and two tacos. The package can be purchased HERE for just $15. Additionally, fans attending the game on Tuesday can enjoy discounted tacos and craft beer, with tacos going for only $2 and select craft beer options available for just $5.

Friday, Feb. 7 vs. San Antonio Rampage | 7 p.m.

The Rockford IceHogs are hosting Blackhawks Night on Friday at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The evening will feature special Blackhawks Winter Classic-inspired jerseys worn by the IceHogs as well as appearances by Jim Cornelison, Tommy Hawk and the Blackhawks Ice Crew. Tickets to the game can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or at any Ticketmaster location, by phone at (815) 968-5222 or by clicking HERE.

Saturday, Feb. 8 vs. San Antonio Rampage | 6 p.m.

Saturday is Sock Monkey Madness Night presented by Midway Village Museum. As a part of the evening, sock monkey bobbleheads will be given away to the first 1,500 fans in the arena. Standard tickets can be purchased HERE while Hogs & Hops tickets, in which fans 21+ will receive two drink tickets and one upper endzone ticket for just $22, can be purchased HERE.