Blackhawks Recall Mashinter, Pokka
October 1, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Chicago, Ill. - The Chicago Blackhawks announced today they have recalled forward Brandon Mashinter and defenseman Ville Pokka from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs. Mashinter and Pokka have each appeared in two preseason games for Chicago this year; Pokka has tallied one assist.
Mashinter, 27, tallied 32 points (17g-15a) and 57 penalty minutes in 69 games for the IceHogs last season. His 17 goals in 2014-2015 ranked fourth best for Rockford.
The Bradford, Ontario native has appeared in a combined 23 NHL games, between the San Jose Sharks and the New York Rangers. He has earned 194 points (96g-98a) and 527 penalty minutes in 398 career AHL games with Rockford, Worcester, Connecticut and Hartford.
Pokka, 21, will be entering his second pro season after recording 30 points (8g-22a) as a rookie with the IceHogs. For his efforts during the 2014-15 season, Pokka was named to the 2014-15 AHL All-Rookie Team
Next Home Game: Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Texas Stars. The IceHogs open their 17th season at the BMO against Texas at 7 p.m., and the first 5,000 fans to the game will get an IceHogs calendar courtesy of Mulligan's. For tickets visit IceHogs.com or call (815) 968-5222.
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from October 1, 2015
- IceCaps Edged by Marlies in Preseason Opener - St. John's IceCaps
- Bridgeport drops first preseason game in overtime - Bridgeport Islanders
- Wolves Bring Home Exhibition Win - Chicago Wolves
- Wolf Pack Take Preseason Opener in OT, 3-2 - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Amerks Fall to B-Sens in Preseason Opener - Rochester Americans
- Devils Claim Victory over Bears in Pre-Season Opener - Hershey Bears
- Rookies Help Albany Devils to Preseason Win - Albany Devils
- Predators Assign Bass to Milwaukee - Milwaukee Admirals
- Moose Release David Leggio - Manitoba Moose
- Chicago Wolves Add Four Players - Chicago Wolves
- Comets Blank Crunch in Preseason Opener - Utica Comets
- Crunch Blanked by Comets, 1-0 - Syracuse Crunch
- Falcons Release 2015-16 Promotional Schedule - Springfield Falcons
- Moose Partner with TSN 1290 for Radio & Online Broadcasts - Manitoba Moose
- Coreau Assigned by Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Single Game Tickets on Sale October 10th - St. John's IceCaps
- San Diego Gulls Announce Training Camp Roster Additions - San Diego Gulls
- Heat Add Defenseman to Camp Roster - Stockton Heat
- Texas Stars Launch New Website and Mobile Application - Texas Stars
- Heat Travel to the Bay for Preseason Opener - Stockton Heat
- Minnesota Recalls Dalpe from Iowa - Iowa Wild
- Blackhawks Recall Mashinter, Pokka - Rockford IceHogs
- San Antonio Rampage Training Camp Storylines - San Antonio Rampage
- Sabres Recall Carrier, Loan Austin to Rochester - Rochester Americans
- Welcome to Town Event October 14 at Turning Stone Resort Casino - Syracuse Crunch
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.
