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Staff Report ROCKFORD– Tim Soderlund and Joni Tuulola each notched their first goals of the season and Kevin Lankinen denied 29 of 30 shot attempts to push the Rockford IceHogs past the Grand Rapids Griffins 3-1 at the BMO Harris…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - IceHogs forward Tyler Sikura has been named the team’s captain for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Sikura receives the “C” following Kris Versteeg’s departure from the organization on Nov. 17. “I’m…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Those who have seen Khalil Mack play football aren't used to him being a non-factor. For years, when the 28-year-old buzzsaw has strapped on his pads, buckled his chinstrap, and put his hand in any rough…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Athletes who went on to play professionally will be inducted into the RPS Athletic Hall of Fame Feb. 8, during the RPS Champions Ball at Raddison Hotel and Convention Center. This year’s honorees are Mike…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor The greatest trick a figurehead can pull is convincing the world that they're never to blame. Any time their subordinates fail, it's never the fault of the person pulling the strings. They failed because…

By Dan Greenspan Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mitch Trubisky wanted to finish out the game, but the decision was taken out of his hands The Chicago Bears’ quarterback said he sustained a right hip injury in the first half of a…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Kris Versteeg's second stint with the Rockford IceHogs is over, the team announced Sunday. IceHogs General Manager Mark Bernard said Versteeg and the club have mutually agreed to terminate the two-time Stanley Cup…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs are starting to find their identity and their way into the win column. Rockford won two of three games last week, including dealing Toronto its first regulation loss of the…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Nobody needed more of a rebound than Mitchell Trubisky on Sunday. Nobody needed more of a solid performance with their back against the wall. The walls closing in, trapdoors opening around him, spikes…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The IceHogs won two of three games last week, including dealing Toronto its first regulation loss of the 2019-20 season. Rockford has now won five of the last six games and is 7-3-0-0 over its last 10…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Mitchell Trubisky and the Chicago Bears finally gave their frustrated fans something to celebrate. The defending NFC North champions got their offense in gear, snapped their…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Success is subjective. A person's perspective determines whether they've accomplished anything of significance, need to keep digging, or in extreme circumstances, curl up in fetal position by the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD – Dylan Sikura netted a hat trick in the third period to spark a six-goal comeback that sent the Rockford IceHogs roaring back to defeat the Chicago Wolves 7-4 Sunday afternoon at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The…

By Dan Gelston AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Bears' stat sheet for most of the first half read like Chicago's winter forecast. Yards passing after the first quarter? Try minus-2. Total yards in the quarter? Minus-1.…

Staff Report CHICAGO - Kirby Dach is officially staying in Chicago.  The third overall pick from June's draft has played in six NHL games since making his Blackhawks debut just 10 days ago, with a goal and an assist to his name while…