Hockey

Get ready to see this new inflatable hockey rink 'all over Rockford'

July 11, 2023 @ 12:22 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — An inflatable outdoor hockey rink made its first of many stops this...

Rockford IceHogs roll with new-look Hammy, although the mascot may 'evolve'

November 1, 2022 @ 7:00 am

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our mobile app ROCKFORD — The new look of the Rockford IceHogs mascot has some fans averting...

New look of Rockford IceHogs mascot spurs petition, memes and #notmyHammy hashta...

October 25, 2022 @ 6:12 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our newsletter ROCKFORD — The portly piggy that serves as the Rockford IceHogs mascot hit the gym...

Nearly shuttered a year ago, design work begins for Riverview Ice House renovati...

October 5, 2021 @ 6:45 pm

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current ROCKFORD — Design work will begin this week on renovations to the Riverview Ice House, a downtown hockey...

Play Some Hockey This Summer At Carlson Ice Arena

June 10, 2021 @ 2:16 pm

If you want to play some hockey this summer, time is running out to sign up for adult hockey leagues at Carlson Ice...

Blackhawks' Shaw Retiring at 29

April 26, 2021 @ 12:22 pm

Andrew Shaw is calling it a career at only 29-years-old. Doctors “strongly recommend” the move due to his history of concussions. The former IceHog...

IceHogs Welcoming Back Fans to End the Season

April 21, 2021 @ 10:32 am

The Rockford IceHogs have made it though most of this shortened season without fans being allowed in the BMO, but that’s going to change....

IceHogs and Wolves PPD Due to COVID-19

April 21, 2021 @ 9:52 am

Wednesday’s game between the IceHogs and the Chicago Wolves has been postponed. Once again COVID-19 has gotten in the way of this already shortened...

Blackhawks Make Trio of Minor Deals at Trading Deadline

April 12, 2021 @ 3:33 pm

The NHL Trade deadline has come and gone and the Chicago Blackhawks were active in that they made 3 deals, none of which however...

Chicago Blackhawks Purchase IceHogs

April 7, 2021 @ 10:27 am

It’s been talked about for a while now, but it’s official. The Chicago Blackhawks are buying the IceHogs for $11.8 million. The Rockford Area...

IceHogs Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

April 5, 2021 @ 1:08 pm

Even though we can’t be in the BMO, the Rockford IceHogs are still raising awareness for autism all month long. They’ll be offering several...

NHL Referee Loses Job After Hot-Mic Incident

March 24, 2021 @ 12:00 pm

Referee Tim Peel had officiated over 1,300 games and was set to retire at the end of this season, but the NHL decided to...

Mike Peck Talks Icehogs Polar Plunge

March 12, 2021 @ 4:31 pm

Mike Peck of the Rockford Icehogs spoke with WXRX about the Icehogs involvement in this year’s Polar Plunge. Hear the interview below. ...

IceHogs Eyeing New Ownership

March 3, 2021 @ 8:54 am

The Rockford IceHogs are currently owned by the city of Rockford, but that could be changing very soon. The Chicago Blackhawks are interested in...

WATCH: Patrick Kane Notches Number 400

March 1, 2021 @ 12:23 pm

Chicago Blackhawks star, Patrick Kane, reached a career milestone on Sunday. He found the baack of the net for the 400th time in his...

IceHogs Coming Home for 4 Straight

March 1, 2021 @ 12:09 pm

Sunday was set to be the final match between our IceHogs and the Cleveland Monsters this season, but COVID-19 forced the Monsters to follow...

IceHogs Find First Win of The Season

February 24, 2021 @ 12:07 pm

It’s been a slow start to the season for our Rockford IceHogs, but they finally picked up their first win last night at the...

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Sign Up for Junior Icehogs Leagues in March

February 23, 2021 @ 11:40 am

Junior Icehogs leagues are back at Carlson Ice Arena and Riverview Ice House! Tryouts will be March 12-16, 2021. Click below for more info...

Listen! Mike Peck Talks Young Icehogs Roster

February 19, 2021 @ 2:42 pm

Mike Peck, Director of Business Operations for the Rockford Icehogs, joins us for a conversation about getting back in the broadcast booth, the many...

IceHogs Release Scott Darling

February 18, 2021 @ 9:57 am

After a slow start, the IceHogs decided to make some moves. They have released goaltender Scott Darling from his Professional Tryout Agreement. The former...