Rockford IceHogs Mid-Term Grades: Forwards
As the AHL reaches the All-Star break and the Rockford IceHogs have nearly a week off, The-Rink takes a look at how the IceHogs have performed so far this season…. Read more »
Author Archives: Mario Tirabassi
IceHogs, Campbell Excel Over AHL All-Star Break
It was a busy weekend for Rockford IceHogs hockey. Starting on Friday night, the IceHogs hosted back to back games against Central Division opponents before sending off defenseman Andrew Campbell… Read more »
Rink On The Air: Mario Talks Blackhawks With Radio DePaul Sports
The Rink feature writer Mario Tirabassi joins Tim Stebbins from Radio DePaul Sports to discuss the latest in Blackhawks land. They talked about the recent powerplay explosion, line combinations, thoughts… Read more »
IceHogs Goal-Scoring Slump Continues
The Rockford IceHogs offense is currently playing at a temperature similar to that of the current conditions in Rockford itself: Ice Cold. The IceHogs are currently the only club in… Read more »
IceHogs Look To Break Out Of Three-Game Slump
The Rockford IceHogs enter the weekend on a three-game losing streak, having gone 0-2-1 over that span. Taking on the Grand Rapids Griffins at home on Friday and then travelling… Read more »
IceHogs Close Texas Road-Trip With Loss To Rampage
On Tuesday night, the Rockford IceHogs completed a three-game road trip to the state of Texas with a 2-1 loss to the San Antonio Rampage. It marked the second regulation… Read more »
IceHogs Salvage One Point Over Weekend In Texas
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs began a three-game road trip to the state of Texas to take on the Texas Stars and San Antonio Rampage. In back-to-back 4-3 losses,… Read more »
IceHogs Prepare For Texas-Sized Road Trip
The Rockford IceHogs return to action this weekend on the road after having the week off. Starting on Friday, the IceHogs travel to the state of Texas for three games… Read more »
IceHogs, Nilsson Break Out In Weekend Split Against Wild
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs and Iowa Wild played in a home-and-home series on Friday in Iowa and Sunday in Rockford. Both home teams took regulation victories as the… Read more »
IceHogs Goalie Collin Delia Named AHL All-Star
On Thursday afternoon, the AHL All-Star rosters were announced for all four divisions. For the Rockford IceHogs, that mean that goaltender Collin Delia, currently playing with the Chicago Blackhawks would… Read more »
IceHogs Winless Streak Extends To Five Games
In the first game of the 2019 portion of the season, the Rockford IceHogs fell 2-1 against the Milwaukee Admirals at home. The IceHogs winless streak reaches five games, going 0-4-1… Read more »
IceHogs Enter 2019 On Four-Game Skid, Garrison Assigned
After riding a five-game point streak into the Christmas Holiday break, the Rockford IceHogs find themselves entering the 2019 calendar year on a four-game winless streak after losses to the… Read more »
IceHogs Prepare For Back-To-Back Rivalry Weekend
Coming off a 4-0 loss to the Iowa Wild, the Rockford IceHogs get set to take on their rival Chicago Wolves in a home-and-home weekend series beginning on Friday night… Read more »
IceHogs Take Point Streak Into Holiday Break
The Rockford IceHogs continue to sweat-out wins as they take a five-game point streak and a three-game winning streak into the AHL Holiday break. With a back-to-back overtime wins, the… Read more »
Blackhawks Recall Luke Johnson From IceHogs
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled forward Luke Johnson from the Rockford IceHogs. Additionally, the Blackhawks placed forward Marcus Kruger on injured-reserve, retroactive to December 18. Blackhawks Recall Johnson… Read more »
IceHogs Win Two Of Three, Delia Recalled
It was an eventful weekend for the Rockford IceHogs. With three game sin three nights, all against Central Division opponents, Rockford was able to capture five of a possible six… Read more »
Jan Rutta Clears Waivers, Reports To IceHogs
On Friday afternoon, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jan Rutta cleared waivers and will now report to the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL. Rutta has played in 80 games for the Blackhawks… Read more »
Blackhawks Assign Fortin, Recall Dahlstrom And Sikura
On Wednesday morning, the Chicago Blackhawks announced a number of roster moves between them and the Rockford IceHogs. Chicago has recalled forward Dylan Sikura and defenseman Carl Dahlstrom from the… Read more »
Dylan Sikura Plays Hero As Rockford IceHogs Split Weekend
The Rockford IceHogs have had struggles finding consistency in their games since the coaching changes made by the Chicago Blackhawks. Over their last five games, Rockford is 3-2-0 with two… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs One-On-One: Anthony Louis
Earlier this week, I had the chance to talk with Rockford IceHogs forward Anthony Louis. Last season’s points leader in Rockford, Louis is a native on Winfield, Illinois, just 45… Read more »
AHL Suspends Dennis Gilbert Three Games
On Tuesday morning, the American Hockey League handed-down a three-game suspension to Rockford IceHogs defenseman Dennis Gilbert. The suspension stemmed from an illegal hit to the head delivered by Gilbert… Read more »
Dylan Sikura Highlights Rockford IceHogs Weekend
Over the weekend, the Rockford IceHogs began a four-game homestand with action against the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday night and a Sunday night game against the San Antonio Rampage. After… Read more »
A Look At Chicago Blackhawks Possible Recalls
The Chicago Blackhawks have been making moves this season. Whether it’s up and down, mostly down, in the standings or firing Joel Quenneville and promoting Jeremy Colliton, or making trades… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Snap Six-Game Winless Skid
The Rockford IceHogs are having trouble finding their offense as the month of November comes to a close. After a 4-1-1 start to the month, the IceHogs found themselves on… Read more »
Rockford IceHogs Offense Struggling To Score
The Rockford IceHogs are in a bit of a dry-spell when it comes to offensive production. Over their last three games, the IceHogs have only scored three goals, once each… Read more »