Blackhawks Assign Nordstrom to Rockford
Published on October 20, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Chicago, Ill. - The Chicago Blackhawks announced today that they have assigned forward Joakim Nordstrom (JOH-keem NORD-struhm) to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Nordstrom, 21, has scored one goal in eight games this season with the Blackhawks. The Stockholm, Sweden, native scored his first-career National Hockey League goal on Oct. 11 vs. the New York Islanders.
The rookie pivot joined the IceHogs briefly last season, following his third campaign with AIK of the Swedish Elite League. In 11 games with the IceHogs in 2012-13, Nordstrom notched three assists, 12 penalty minutes and a plus/minus rating of +2.
Nordstrom was drafted by the Blackhawks in the third round (#90 overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Next Home Game: Saturday, Oct. 26 vs. Charlotte Checkers at 3 p.m. The first 5,000 fans to the BMO will receive a 2013-14 IceHogs magnet schedule compliments of T6 Broadband. Fans are also invited to come dressed for Halloween as the IceHogs will be hosting a Trick-or-Treat version of "Skate with the Hogs" following the game.
American Hockey League Stories from October 20, 2013
- Goaltender Frederik Andersen Makes NHL Debut; Records First NHL Win - Norfolk Admirals
- Texas Stars Roll over Abbotsford Heat 9-3 - Texas Stars
- Heat Dropped by Stars - Abbotsford Heat
- Sharks Top Pirates 3-2 for First Win of the Season - Worcester Sharks
- What Gibbs? - Manchester Monarchs
- Marlies Drop Bulldogs 2-1 - Toronto Marlies
- Rangers Recall Chris Kreider, Brandon - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Marlies Top Bulldogs 2-1 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Sound Tigers Fall to B-Sens in Overtime - Bridgeport Islanders
- Gibbons Keys Penguins' Overtime Win over Monarchs - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- B-Sens Hold on for 6-5 OT Victory over Bridgeport - Binghamton Senators
- Iowa Routs Checkers in Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers
- Flames Recall Roman Horak and Chris Breen from Abbotsford - Abbotsford Heat
- Martin Biron Announces Retirement - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Iowa Wild Sweeps Weekend in Charlotte, Rolls with 7-2 Win - Iowa Wild
- Blackhawks Assign Nordstrom to Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Admirals Fall in OT to Chicago - Milwaukee Admirals
- Griffins Fall to IceHogs, 5-4, in Shootout - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Hogs Sneak by Grand Rapids in a Shootout Thriller - Rockford IceHogs
- Devils Slip Past Admirals 2-1 in Shootout - Norfolk Admirals
- Phantoms Standings Point as Springfield Takes Shootout Win - Adirondack Phantoms
- Jones of the Jungle - Manchester Monarchs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
