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ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Remaining Defeated GR (3) RFD (1)
The Rockford IceHogs went into Thursday night’s game with the Grand Rapids Griffins looking for their first win of the season. They left Thursday night’s game the exact same way. Let’s recap it.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Fashionably Late CHI (3) RFD (2)
The Rockford IceHogs faced the Chicago Wolves, yet again, on Tuesday night. This time, they were back home at the BMO Harris Bank Center. In their third match-up against the Wolves, they were looking to get their first win.
ROCKFORD ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: Afternoon Nap CHI (5) RFD (2)
After a good effort in the season opener on Saturday, the Rockford IceHogs didn’t have to wait very long for a rematch against the Chicago Wolves. This time they faced off in Hoffman Estates which is the 2020-21 home of the Wolves.
ICEHOGS GAME RECAP: The Battle of Special Teams CHI (5) RFD (4)
The Rockford IceHogs season has begun! They faced the Chicago Wolves in an afternoon contest at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Did the IceHogs win? Nope. The final score was 5-4 Wolves.
Schedule Change: IceHogs Open Season Against Chicago Wolves
The Rockford IceHogs were set to take on the Cleveland Monsters in a back-to-back series this weekend but, due to COVID-related issues, Cleveland will not be making the trip. Instead, the Chicago Wolves are coming to town Saturday afternoon. The puck drops on the 2020-21 Rockford IceHogs season on Saturday, February 6, at 3:00 pm CST.
Rockford IceHogs Preview: 2020-21 Season & February Schedule
The time has finally come. The Rockford IceHogs kick off their 2020-21 season this Friday, February 5, at 6:00 pm CST against the Cleveland Monsters.
Meet Your New IceHog: Wyatt Kalynuk
The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they’ve assigned Wyatt Kalynuk (23) from the Taxi Squad to the Rockford IceHogs. They recalled Madison Bowey to the Taxi Squad in his place.
IceHogs 2021 Training Camp: Forwards
The Rockford IceHogs have a roster full of new players for the 2020-21 season. There are a few returning players, but the youth movement is on. I took a look at the forwards on the Training Camp roster to get an idea of what we may see on the ice.
IceHogs 2021 Training Camp: Defense
The Rockford IceHogs kicked off Training Camp this week. They play their one and only preseason game this afternoon when they take on the Chicago Wolves (of course) in Hoffman Estates. I already took a good at the IceHogs goaltenders on the Training Camp roster. Now, let’s look at the defensemen. There are some familiar names on this list, and some young kids. They’ve got a good mix this season.
IceHogs 2021 Training Camp: Goaltenders
Let’s take a look at the goaltenders attending IceHogs Training Camp. There are four guys - three of which were expected. One was a rather big surprise, but the fan reaction, so far, is very positive. The only returning goaltender from the 2019-20 season is Matt Tomkins. With Collin Delia and Kevin Lankinen up with the Blackhawks, the IceHogs crease is up for grabs. Who will take it?
Meet Your New IceHog: Chad Yetman
Rockford IceHogs announced they had signed Chad Yetman to an AHL deal. The 2020 6th round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks is an interesting prospect to keep an eye on.
IT’S OFFICIAL: Rockford IceHogs Will Play 2020-21 Season
IT’S OFFICIAL: Rockford IceHogs Will Play 2020-21 Season. The AHL has announced team news and division realignment.
2019-2020 AHL Season Cancelled
Here we are. We’re in the place we expected to be in but didn’t want. Without an official announcement, it could remain “tomorrow’s problem”. Now, tomorrow is today and everything sucks. The 2019-2020 American Hockey League season was officially cancelled this morning.