Hagel and Gilbert Recalled to Chicago Blackhawks

ROCKFORD, Ill. – The Chicago Blackhawks, the National Hockey League affiliate of the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League, announced that forward Brandon Hagel and defenseman Dennis Gilbert have been recalled to the Blackhawks from the IceHogs.

After being re-assigned to the IceHogs last night, Gilbert and Hagel appeared in today’s contest vs. Belleville. Gilbert registered two shots on goal and Hagel added a shot and two penalty minutes in a 3-0 setback to the Senators.

Gilbert, 23, skated in 20 games with the Blackhawks this season, notching one goal and two assists. The Buffalo, New York native recorded his first National Hockey League point on Dec. 12 at Arizona and his first career NHL goal on Dec. 27 vs. New York Islanders. With the Icehogs, Gilbert has two assists in 12 games this season.

Hagel, 21, ranks second on the IceHogs with 21 points and leads the club with 13 goals over 39 games this season.

The Morinville, Alberta product has not appeared in a game with the Blackhawks this season.

Hogs Celebrate Autism Night and LEGO Night on Saturday vs. Milwaukee!

The Rockford IceHogs celebrate their 11^th annual Autism Awareness Night presented by LawnCare by Walter on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Milwaukee at the BMO. The Hogs will be wearing exclusive LEGO/Autism Awareness Night jerseys and hosting an auction to benefit the Autism Program at Easterseals. The first 1,500 fans will receive a FREE collectible IceHogs block figure. Grab your tickets at IceHogs.comor contact the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office at (815) 847-6399.