Rivets Fall to Bucks and Lose Series

May 30, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - On a chilly Saturday night in Rockford, fans huddled in blankets to watch the Rockford Rivets (2-4), who fell to the Waterloo Bucks (4-2) and dropped the series. Maybe the fans stayed for the promise of 'Firework Joe,' who provided the best show in the sky known to the area postgame. Regardless, Rivets manager Bob Koopmann started Baris Brua (UW-Oshkosh) for his second outing of the season after his opening day start. Brua's three innings got the home team off to a dicey s... Full Story

Rivets Leave Runners Stranded on Base, in 7-2 Loss

May 29, 2026 - ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford Rivets (2-3) kicked off a six-game home-stand on a warm Friday night, struggling to bring runners home against the Waterloo Bucks (3-2). The Bucks took down the Rivets 7-2, totaling 12 hits and three walks offensively. Rockford left 13 runners stranded on base, unable to capitalize on six hits and seven walks throughout the game. Right-handed pitcher Anthony Sorrentino (Roosevelt University) started on the mound for the first time this season for Rockford, all... Full Story

Rivets Pitching Staff Shines in Series Split

May 29, 2026 - TRAVERSE CITY, MI. - After the Rockford Rivets (2-2) pitching staff struggled in their last two outings, they gained redemption in Traverse City, as Keith Eusebio (Paradise Valley CC) saw a successful first start for the Rivets. A pitching duel fired off in the second game of the series against the Pit Spitters (2-2), with the Rivets earning a 4-3 victory to gain the split. Eusebio, sporting bright yellow cleats, dominated on the mound with no hits allowed until the bottom of the fourth. T... Full Story

Rivets Overwhelmed in Late Innings Meltdown

May 28, 2026 - Traverse City, MI. - The Rivets (1-2) traveled to Traverse City for their first road trip of the season, as the pitching struggles from the night before made their way into Michigan. The Pit Spitters (2-1) took full control in the late innings, defeating the Rivets 9-4 with 15 total strikeouts through their rotation of pitchers. Rockford allowed 9 total walks, which proved too costly, putting the Pit Spitters in scoring positions. On the mound for the Rivets was right-handed pitcher Willia... Full Story

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June 1	Northwoods	Battle Creek at Rockford	7:35 p.m.
May 31	Northwoods	Battle Creek at Rockford	4:35 p.m.
May 30	Northwoods	Waterloo 8 at Rockford 4	Final
May 29	Northwoods	Waterloo 7 at Rockford 2	Final
May 28	Northwoods	Rockford 4 at Traverse City 3	Final
May 27	Northwoods	Rockford 4 at Traverse City 9	Final
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• AHL's Rockford IceHogs Honour High School Hockey Dynasty With Annual Jersey Auction - AHL Sports Logos Net News (April 2)
• 21 things to do this weekend in the Rockford area - AHL Rockford Register Star (April 2)
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