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By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor Coaching dynamics in the NFL are straightforward. They can be boiled down to a few succinct paths. There are first, of course, the nepotists, with regular rewards for their children (often not based…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs hit the halfway point o the 2019-2020 season this week and were in are sitting in for fourth place in the Central Division. "We're sticking together," coach Derek King said of…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs announced Monday that they have singed forward Peter Quenneville to a professional tryout agreement and released forward Josh Winquist. Quenneville, 25, leads the Rapid City Rush of the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Forward John Quenneville has been reassigned to the Rockford IceHogs, the Chicago Blackhawks reported Sunday. Quenneville, 23, appeared in nine games with the Blackhawks after being recalled on Dec. 22. The…

Staff  Report MILWAUKEE - With 6:51 remaining in regulation and the IceHogs down 1-0, Milwaukee broke in on a 2-on-0 rush. Delia followed a back-door pass across the crease and sprawled to blocker away the Admirals' scoring chance.…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor It is said the best thing an offensive lineman can do is to be unnoticeable. A good offensive lineman is not a star football fans gravitate to; this is a hallowed, if flawed honor reserved for positions…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - It seems like late September around the BMO Harris Bank Center these days. That's because between NHL call-ups and injuries, the Rockford IceHogs are now building their roster, something teams do at…

By Schuyler Dixon AP Pro Football Writer The Dallas Cowboys didn't take long to settle on Mike McCarthy as their coach after waiting a week to announce they were moving on from Jason Garrett. McCarthy, who won a Super Bowl at the…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Goaltender Kevin Lankinen has been selected to representative the Rockford IceHogs at the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic in Ontario, California, later this month, the club announced Friday. Lankinen, 24, is in his…

Staff Report WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Brandon Hagel, Nicolas Beaudin and Anton Wedin each scored for the Rockford IceHogs in a wild comeback affair, but the Manitoba Moose ultimately pulled away with the 4-3 victory at Bell MTS Place here…

By: Robert Zeglinski Contributor Professionalism is difficult in dire straits. When everyone and everything around you is preoccupied with falling apart, when desolation has had its say, having the temerity to maintain a smile, to…

By Dave Campbell AP Pro Football Writer MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Already sunk by midseason, the Chicago Bears were happy to wrap up a frustrating year with a late-game push for the win. As far as feeling good for the Minnesota Vikings,…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Four Rockford Public Schools boys basketball programs will begin 2020 in a tight race for to the top of the NIC-10 Conference. The fact that Guilford (4-2) and Jefferson (4-2) are competing for conference…

By Robert Zeglinski Contributor Patrick Mahomes knew what he was doing. He will deny it to the end in public circles. He may keep it as a valuable secret he only shares and laughs over with his closest family and friends; the key to the…

By Andrew Seligman AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Patrick Mahomes outplayed Mitchell Trubisky, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Chicago Bears 26-3 Sunday night to stay in…