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Defenseman Isaak Phillips Earns First NHL Call-Up to Blackhawks

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The Chicago Blackhawks today announced that they have recalled defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League and assigned defenseman Ian Mitchell to Rockford.

Phillips, 20, has two assists in four contests this season with Rockford, leading club defensemen in points and assists. The Barrie, Ontario native would make his NHL debut should he see a game with the Blackhawks this season.

The Rockford IceHogs wrap up their season-opening, season-long, six-game road trip on Thursday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 30 against the Texas Stars at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park, Texas. The puck drops for both contests at 7 p.m.

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The IceHogs celebrate Healthcare Workers Appreciation Weekend and Opening Night on Saturday, Nov. 6 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at 6 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center and Sunday, Nov. 7 vs. Manitoba at 4 p.m. Join the IceHogs as they celebrate our Stateline healthcare heroes that have kept our community safe with special promotions and in-game presentations. Buy Opening Weekend Tickets