ICEHOGS TO MAKE MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING HOCKEY OPERATIONS

Press conference set for Thursday night at 7 p.m.

Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the American Hockey League and direct affiliates of the National Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks, will make a major announcement about the club’s hockey operations department.

The team will host a press conference at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, at the Hilton Garden Inn. The press conference is open to the public. The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 7675 Walton St. in Rockford, just off of East State St. and I-90.

Blackhawks Assistant General Manager Stan Bowman, General Manager of Minor League Affiliates Mark Bernard along with IceHogs Team President Ryan Washatka will be on hand to make the announcement.

Season Tickets Now On Sale: The Rockford IceHogs have a variety of season ticket packages available for the 2008-09 season. To find a package that works for you, call (815) 986-6465 and speak with a season ticket sales executive.