Rivets Walked-off by Battle Jacks, Losing Streak Reaches Four

June 21, 2025 - BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Heartbreaker. In a game in which the Rivets (12-12) and the Battle Jacks (13-12) traded runs all night and were locked into a neck-and-neck affair until the very end, the Battle Jacks emerged victorious thanks to a walk off single, 10-9. The Rivets, who jumped in front early and racked up 12 hits and nine runs, were unable to hold down the Battle Jacks and have now extended their season-long losing skid to four games. "Unfortunately, when you have a really good game t... Full Story

Late Comeback Effort Falls Short, Rivets Swept by Pit Spitters

June 20, 2025 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rivets' late comeback effort fell just short on Friday night. The Traverse City Pit Spitters (14-11) took an early lead and despite a late push by the Rivets, never gave it up, completing a two-game series sweep over the Rivets (12-11) with an 8-4 victory. It concludes a frustrating homestand for Rockford who have now dropped three games in a row for the first time this season. "I hate it for our guys," head coach Chase Brewster said. "We wanted to go out and make yest... Full Story

The History of the #25 NHL Draft Pick

June 20, 2025 - The Chicago Blackhawks hold the 3rd and 25th overall draft selections in the opening round of the upcoming 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Last week, we reviewed Chicago's history with the 3rd pick, having selected some legendary players previously such as Denis Savard, Ed Olczyk and Jonathan Toews. Now, let's examine the history of the 25th overall pick in the NHL. The Hawks have held this draft spot three times before and have selected Daniel Arndt (1975), Kevin Griffin (1981) and Sam Rinzel (2022). ... Full Story

Rivets Allow 12 Unanswered Runs, Fall to Pit Spitters

June 19, 2025 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - That one got away fast. On Rockford Speedway Night at Rivets Stadium, the Rivets (12-10) got off to the races early but watched their six-run lead quickly evaporate in a loss to the Traverse City Pit Spitters (13-11), 13-7. After another fast start, the Rivets allowed 12 unanswered runs in the middle innings and dropped their second consecutive game on the homestand. "We had it all lined up just how we wanted it," head coach Chase Brewster said. "Anytime you have a six run... Full Story

• Rivets Allow 12 Unanswered Runs, Fall to Pit Spitters - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 19
• IceHogs Sign Forward Dillon Boucher - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 18
• Control Issues Haunt Rivets in Loss to Mallards - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 17
• Blalock's Monster Night Leads Rivets to Dominant Victory over Mallards - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 16
• Rivets Blast Four Home Runs in Father's Day Win over Leprechauns - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 15
• Rivets Fall to Leprechauns, Shut-out for the First Time this Season - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 15
• Rivets' Pitching Staff Struggles in High-Scoring Loss to Battle Creek - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 13
• Blackhawks Acquire Ryan Mast from Bruins - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 13
• Brewster Brings Sticks Baseball Ties to First Summer with Rivets - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 13
• Rivets Win in Extras After Scoreless Pitchers' Duel against Battle Jacks - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 12
• Chicago's History with the 3rd Draft Pick - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 12
• IceHogs Garage Sale Update: No Game-Used Sticks Or Equipment Available - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 11
• Rockford Gets Revenge at Home against the Madison Mallards, Go to 4-1 at Home on the Season - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 11
• Rivets Fall to Mallards After Decisive Eighth Inning - Rockford Rivets (Northwoods) June 9
• IceHogs Ink Defenseman Cavan Fitzgerald - Rockford IceHogs (AHL) June 9
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June 23	Northwoods	Wisconsin Rapids at Rockford	7:05 p.m.
June 22	Northwoods	Rockford at Battle Creek	1:35 p.m.
June 21	Northwoods	Rockford 9 at Battle Creek 10	Final
June 20	Northwoods	Traverse City 8 at Rockford 7	Final
June 19	Northwoods	Traverse City 13 at Rockford 7	Final
June 18	Northwoods	Green Bay at Rockford (Game 1)	Cancelled
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• Rockford Rivets comeback falls short to Pit Spitters - Northwoods WIFR (June 21)
• Rockford Rivets rebrand as Racers to honor iconic speedway - Northwoods WIFR (June 20)
• Rivets honor Rockford Speedway with tribute jerseys - Northwoods WREX (June 20)
• Former IceHog Gustav Forsling a 2-time Stanley Cup Champion - AHL WIFR (June 19)
• Nightingale calls Rockford ‘special’ in return as IceHogs’ head coach - AHL WIFR (June 6)
• From captain to coach: Nightingale takes the helm for the IceHogs - AHL WIFR (May 30)
• IceHogs Name Jared Nightingale New Head Coach - AHL WREX (May 30)
• Even with sprinkler delay, Rockford Rivets start 10th season with a win - Northwoods WIFR (May 27)
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