Recognized as the first openly gay men’s hockey player, Brock McGillis has spent his post-retirement years spreading his message of inclusivity and challenging stereotypes in hockey culture.
The Toronto Marlies have acquired forward Brandon Baddock from the Rockford IceHogs for future considerations.
Artyom Levshunov is expected to play games for the Chicago Blackhawks during this call-up, possibly as soon as Monday against the Avalanche. The opportunity rewards him for immense improvement in the AHL this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Aku Räty, defenseman Victor Söderström and the rights to injured defenseman Shea Weber from the Utah Hockey Club in exchange for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
Belleville’s Hayden Hodgson has been suspended four games and Rockford’s Artyom Levshunov has been suspended one game as a consequence of their actions in their respective games on Sunday.
Rochester’s Brett Murray, Rockford’s Kevin Korchinski, Milwaukee’s Joakim Kemell, Iowa’s Brendan Gaunce and Henderson’s Grigori Denisenko have been added to the 2025 AHL All-Star Rosters presented by FloHockey.
Utica’s Simon Nemec and Rockford’s Cole Guttman have been added to the 2025 AHL All-Star Rosters presented by FloHockey.
The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Isaak Phillips from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for defenseman Dmitry Kuzmin.
Facility. Logistics and location. Hotel space. A front office capable of taking on a major project. The Rockford IceHogs could tick all of those boxes and then some, and that is why they will be hosting the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic presented by BMO next February.
The AHL’s most talented players will be coming to Rockford next February for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic. It’s something the IceHogs and community leaders have wanted to host for some time now, but this year everything fell into place.
