ROCKFORD -- Jimmy Hayes, whose eight-year pro career included 120 games with the Rockford IceHogs in the American Hockey League, died Monday at his home in Milton, Massachusetts. He was 31. Hayes began his pro career in 2011 with…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Rockford IceHogs announced Wednesday the recipients of the organization’s annual tam awards for the 2019-20 season. Most Valuable Player & Rookie of the Year: Brandon Hagel After sample of professional…

By Stephen When and John Wawrow AP Hockey Writers NEW YORK - The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able to resume play. The decision, announced…

Staff Report CHICAGO - Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz announced Monday that the team has released John McDonough from his role as president and CEO of the organization. McDonough was hired as president of the team in 2007. In…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - Rockford IceHogs defenseman T.J.Brennan will join fans at 11 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, for a live question-and-answer session on the Rockford IceHogs Facebook Fan Page. Brennan returned to the IceHogs…

Staff Report TORONTO - Former IceHogs and Blackhawks forward, two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg, on Tuesday announced his retirement from professional hockey after appearing in 11 NHL seasons. Versteeg amassed 358 points…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - The Chicago Blackhawks made three roster moves before Monday's 2 p.m. NHL trade deadline. The fist trade sends Erik Gustafsson to the Calgary Flames in exchange for a third-round pick in…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Brandon Hagel from the Rockford IceHogs, the clubs announced Friday. Hagel, 21, has skated in 38 games with the IceHogs this season, logging 21 points (13g, 8a). He…

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…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks, on Thursday, announced that they have recalled defenseman Adam Boqvist from the Rockford IceHogs. In addition, the IceHogs have recalled defenseman Jack Ramsey from their ECHL affiliate,…

By Chris Kuc CHICAGO - Erik Gustafsson smiled when asked his recollection of Pierre-Cedric Labrie, a former teammate on the Rockford IceHogs. "Big monster," Gustafsson said. To clarify, the Blackhawks defenseman meant that in…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday announced they have reassigned goaltender Kevin Lankinen to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs. Lankinen, 24, split the 2018-19 season between the IceHogs and…

By Jim Hagerty Reporter ROCKFORD - Forward Dylan Sikura was among a dozen players the Chicago Blackhawks sent to the Rockford IceHogs Saturday.  Sikura, 24, skated in 33 games with Chicago last season and recorded eight assists. He…

Staff Report ROCKFORD - The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned nine players to the Rockford IceHogs.  Defenseman Jake Ryczek, Chad Krys and Jack Ramsey, along with forwards Tyler Sikura, Kris Versteeg, Graham Knott, Dylan McLaughlin,…

Staff Report CHICAGO - The Chicago Blackhawks, on Monday, announced the roster for their 2019 training camp that begins Friday, Sept. 13, with a practice at Fifth Third Arena. The roster includes 55 players: 32 forwards, 17…