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High On The Hog: Meeting The New Kids

By Jon Fromi March 20, 2017

The Rockford IceHogs got an influx of new talent last week, with some of the new kids making an immediate impact. The Hogs managed three of a possible six points in three contests this past week. The two newest faces belonged to defenseman Luc Snuggerud and forward Anthony Louis, who both signed amateur tryout contracts […]

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High On The Hog: Goalie Jam

By Jon Fromi March 13, 2017

The Rockford IceHogs dropped their only game on the schedule this week. The Hogs are in action Tuesday at the BMO Harris Bank Center, where they will host Milwaukee before heading to Manitoba this weekend. One area Rockford should not be short in is the crease. By my count, there should be four candidates for […]

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High On The Hog: Vinnie, We Hardly Knew Ye

By Jon Fromi February 20, 2017

The Rockford IceHogs got a boost from Vinnie Hinostroza this past week. It doesn’t show much on the score sheet; Hinostroza was credited with a single assist in the three games he played while he and several Blackhawks teammates were sent to Rockford this past week. The Hogs had won three straight before Vinnie came […]

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High On The Hog: The Defense Of Mac Carruth

By January 16, 2017

The Rockford IceHogs dropped both of their games this past weekend, firmly establishing themselves in the basement of the American Hockey League. It has been a frustrating season to say the least over in Winnebago County. That said, I really have to blame myself for what got me so riled up yesterday. Yes…I visited the […]

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High On The Hog: Anatomy Of A Weeknight With The Wolves

By December 26, 2016

The Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, had themselves a pretty light week in terms of the schedule. The Hogs had just one game this past week, a Wednesday night matchup with their closest and biggest rival, the Chicago Wolves. I considered taking the week off and just including a recap of the […]

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High On The Hog: On The Road

By November 2, 2016

The Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, have several short road jaunts this season. There is nothing resembling the two extended trips that is standard for the Hawks. In fact, the longest the Hogs will be away from the BMO Harris Bank Center is four games. The IceHogs are in Charlotte today to […]

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High On The Hog: Weekend Trifecta

By October 25, 2016

The Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, rebounded from a rough start to the 2016-17 season this past weekend. With three games in three days, the Hogs bested Grand Rapids on the road before opening their home schedule with a pair of wins Saturday and Sunday. Heading into the weekend, I wondered to […]

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High On The Hog: Rocked In Cleveland

By October 17, 2016

  The Rockford IceHogs, AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks, were in extended preseason mode over the weekend, dropping a pair of games to the defending league champions. It was a dismal weekend in Cleveland, at least for the boys in the red sweaters.

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High On The Hog: The 2016-17 IceHogs

By October 10, 2016

With the NHL starting in mere days, remember that hockey is also gearing up for the Blackhawks affiliate in the American Hockey League, the Rockford IceHogs. I’m excited to begin my third season reporting on the IceHogs for TCI. I look forward to checking in weekly to fill you in on all Rockford shenanigans. As would […]

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High On The Hog: Summer Changes

By June 27, 2016

The Rockford IceHogs are going to be a new-look bunch come fall. The departing faces on their parent club practically guarantees some changes. Even in the offseason, the Blackhawks AHL affiliate has made the occasional headline. The Hawks and Hogs extended their union through 2021-22.. Rockford re-signed captain Jake Dowell for next season and said […]