It is one of the most important roles in any National Hockey League organization: the American Hockey League head coach.

Kurtis Gabriel, a veteran of 371 American Hockey League games over an eight-year pro career, announced his retirement on Monday in a social media post.

Scott Leber, sports director at WTVO-TV in Rockford, Ill., has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2021-22 season.

The Rockford IceHogs have added Rob Klinkhammer as an assistant coach, joining head coach Anders Sorensen’s staff.

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Buddy Robinson on a one-year, two-way contract.

The Rockford IceHogs have signed forward David Gust to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.

The Rockford IceHogs have signed defenseman Adam Clendening to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Dylan Sikura on a one-year, two-way contract.

The Chicago Blackhawks have signed forwards Luke Philp and Brett Seney to one-year, two-way contracts.

The Chicago Blackhawks have named Anders Sorensen head coach of the Rockford IceHogs, their American Hockey League affiliate.