GOALIE FALLON EARNS FIRST RECALL TO BLACKHAWKS

Rockford, Ill. – Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman announced Wednesday that the Blackhawks have recalled goalie Joe Fallon, Additionally, goalie Alec Richards and defenseman Joe Charlebois have been recalled to the Rockford IceHogs announced General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard.

Fallon, 25, is making his first trip to Chicago after playing 26 games with the Rockford IceHogs this season. He carries a 2.64 goals-against average, a save percentage of .911, and a 13-9-1 record.

Richards, 22, is 3-2-0 in six games with Rockford in his first professional season. He has a 3.12 goals-against average and a .895 save percentage. In 21 games with the Toledo Walleye, he’s posted a record of 15-5-3, a save percentage of . 893 and a 3.40 goals-against average.

This is Charlebois’ first stint in Rockford in the 2009-10 season. He played thirteen games with the IceHogs last season, recording two assists. He’s appeared in 42 games with the Toledo Walleye this season, recording 13 points (1g-12a).

Both Richards and Charlebois are expected to be in Rockford in time for tonight’s game at 7:05 p.m.

Next Home Game: Feb. 13 vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 7:05 p.m. The first 2,000 fans to the MetroCentre will pick up a Mr. Potato Head courtesy of Frito Lay and Q98.5.