Rockford, IL - The Rockford IceHogs announced the team's opening night roster which includes 15 forwards, eight defensemen, and three goaltenders.

Forwards: Sacha Boisvert, Dillon Boucher, Jamie Engelbert, Jiri Felcman, Gavin Hayes, Kevin Lombardi, Paul Ludwinski, Martin Misiak, Connor Mylymok, Samuel Savoie, Brett Seney, Landon Slaggert, A.J. Spellacy, Dominic Toninato, Marek Vanacker

Defensemen: Dylan Anhorn, Ashton Cumby, Cavan Fitzgerald, Jake Furlong, Taige Harding, Brayden Hislop, Connor Mackey, Derrick Pouliot

Goaltenders: Stanislav Berezhnoy, Drew Commesso, Adam Gajan

Of the group, five are rookies and 17 players return to the IceHogs after appearing with the team in at least one previous season.

The roster features an exciting balance of returning veterans and high-end Blackhawks' draft picks.

Goaltender Drew Commesso readies for his fourth season in a Rockford uniform. Last year, Commesso impressed with a 2-1 record and a 2.31 GAA while up with the Blackhawks.

Forward Sacha Boisvert, a first-round draft selection of the Blackhawks in 2024, prepares for his rookie season with the IceHogs. After a season at Boston University, Boisvert turned pro last March and skated in seven games with Chicago. 

Brett Seney is back in Rockford for his fifth season and third serving as team captan. He begins the 2026-27 campaign 2nd in points (207), 3rd in goals (73), 3rd in assists (134), & 1st in game-winning goals (16) all time for the IceHogs.

Marek Vanacker was selected 27th overall by the Hawks in 2024. The Brantford Bulldogs product finished his season in the OHL last year recording 82 points (47g, 35a).

The IceHogs open the regular season on Saturday, Oct. 3 against the Milwaukee Admirals with a 7:00 p.m. puck drop. Fans can start the festivities downtown early with the IceHogs' annual Opening Night Block Party. Tickets are still available at icehogs.com.