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High On The Hog: Back To The Goalie Tripod

Jon Fromi March 9, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs have had a three-goalie approach through the bulk of the 2019-20 campaign. With Kevin Lankinen undergoing shoulder surgery last week, it looked as if the Hogs would employ a more traditional two-man approach to the net. Apparently, that’s not Rockford’s style

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High On The Hog: The Big Three

Jon Fromi March 6, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs are about to begin a three-game weekend with big-time playoff implications. Chicago’s AHL affiliate kicks things off with a home-and-home with Grand Rapids before paying a visit to Rosemont and the Chicago Wolves. Here’s a quick look at what’s waiting for the IceHogs this weekend. Both the Griffins and Wolves are ahead […]

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High On The Hog: Thoughts For The Stretch

Jon Fromi February 24, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs have 19 games remaining in the 2019-20 season. The piglets had a tough week, earning just two of eight possible points as they attempt to hold on to their playoff aspirations. At the moment, I am watching the latter stages of the IceHogs 5-1 loss to Chicago in Rosemont. Monday brings the […]

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High On The Hog: The Stretch Ahead

Jon Fromi February 17, 2020 0

As the AHL schedule begins to approach the finish line, the Rockford IceHogs were able to begin righting the ship after two months of rough seas. Chicago’s AHL affiliate won three straight games this past week and have now won five of their last six. Rockford got the job done against basement dwellers, but the […]

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High On The Hog: Rampage Weekend

Jon Fromi February 7, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs end a six-game home stand this weekend against the San Antonio Rampage. Rockford has been trying to get its arrow pointed up for some time. A nice win over Texas on Tuesday night has the team entering Friday’s action on the positive tip. The IceHogs posted a 5-2 victory against the Stars, […]

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High On The Hog: Ever Descending

Jon Fromi February 3, 2020 0

It was another disappointing weekend for the Rockford IceHogs. Rockford’s current losing streak reached six games with home losses to Manitoba and Milwaukee. The Hogs managed a point against the Moose before falling 4-3 in a shootout Friday. The following evening, the Admirals cleaned Rockford’s clock, scoring the game’s first three goals before cruising

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High On The Hog: Milwaukee Is Loaded

Jon Fromi January 27, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs faced the best team in the AHL twice this weekend. They were soundly defeated in both tilts. Following Saturday’s game, the league went on its All-Star break. Rockford’s equipment managers should take the impending free time to sew a patch onto the IceHogs sweaters. One that reads “Property Of The Milwaukee Admirals”. […]

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High On The Hog: Blanked

Jon Fromi January 24, 2020 0

The offensive woes of the Rockford IceHogs were on full display this week. Twice the piglets took to the BMO Harris Bank Center ice. Twice they came away with nothing. The Blackhawks AHL affiliate was beaten Monday afternoon by Belleville, then dropped a Wednesday night decision to Texas. The IceHogs were shut out in both […]

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High On The Hog: Midterms

Jon Fromi January 20, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs have seen the midpoint of the 2019-20 season come and go. It has been an up and down campaign for the piglets. A young bunch of Hawks prospects gelled early in the season and was playing well in the first three months. Then Hogs began being called up. And injured. And injured […]

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High On The Hog: Depleted

Jon Fromi January 6, 2020 0

The Rockford IceHogs have hit the skids over the holidays. Call-ups and injuries have left the piglets a shell of the team that played so well back just a few weeks ago. From November 2 to December 20, Rockford ran off a 14-5-0-1 stretch that had them in second place in the Central Division. Since […]