Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs and the Chicago Blackhawks will make a major announcement at the BMO Harris Bank Center on Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m.

What: IceHogs and Blackhawks press conference
Where: BMO Harris Bank Center on the arena floor (Enter off of Elm St.)
When: Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m.
Who: Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey
Winnebago County Chairman Scott Christiansen
Blackhawks Director of Hockey Administration and G.M. of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard
Select Chicago Blackhawks Executives
RAVE Chairman Craig Thomas
RAVE Executive Director Troy Flynn
IceHogs Director of Business Operations Mike Peck
IceHogs Head Coach Ted Dent

Fans are invited to attend the event. Doors to the BMO Harris Bank Center will open at 12:30 p.m. Group media interviews will be available immediately following the press conference.

For media inquiries, contact Nate Haeni (815-847-6372) or Bob Mills (815-420-5555 x 373).