Ian Mitchell’s struggles last year cast into doubt whether he’s NHL ready yet, but he could learn from handling big minutes with the Rockford IceHogs.

Jimmy Hayes, whose eight-year pro career included nearly 200 games in the American Hockey League, passed away on Monday at his home in Milton, Mass.

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward MacKenzie Entwistle on a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2023-24 season.

The Rockford IceHogs have signed defenseman Ryan Stanton to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season.

The Rockford IceHogs have re-signed forward and team captain Garrett Mitchell to an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season.

The AHL Board of Governors has approved the transfer of ownership of the Rockford IceHogs AHL franchise to the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Rockford IceHogs have announced that goaltender Cale Morris has re-signed with the club on an American Hockey League contract for the 2021-22 season.

The American Hockey League announced today the five divisional 2020-21 AHL All-Star Teams, as voted by AHL coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 28 active member cities.

The Rockford IceHogs’ 2020-21 season was one big learning experience, and we may not find out the results until next year and beyond.

As head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, Derek King is entrusted with the Chicago Blackhawks’ youngest pro prospects as the Hawks continue to transition to a more sustainable talent-flowing-upward model.