Brophey and Taffe Assigned to Rockford
September 27, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Chicago, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned forwards Evan Brophey and Jeff Taffe to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs. In addition, the Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Cristobal Huet to HC Fribourg-Gotteron SA of the Swiss National League A.
Brophey is Rockford's all-time AHL games leader (232) and returns for his fourth season with the IceHogs. The Kitchener, Ont. native tallied 14g-17a last season in 79 games for Rockford. Brophey has totaled 34g-44a in three seasons with the IceHogs.
Taffe enters his ninth season in professional hockey and has 389 games of AHL experience. Last season, the Hastings, Minn. native appeared in 61 games for the Rochester Americans (AHL) notching 28g-28a. Taffe also skated in 21 games with the Florida Panther (NHL) chipping in a goal and an assist.
Chicago's training camp roster now stands at 33 active players, which includes 19 forwards, 10 defensemen and four goaltenders.
Rockford's training camp roster contains 29 players, including 16 forwards, 10 defensemen and three goalies.
Next Home Game: Saturday, Oct. 9 vs. Manitoba Moose. Game time is 4:35 p.m. The IceHogs begin the 2010-11 season against the Manitoba Moose and the first 5,000 fans will receive a 2010-11 IceHogs Magnet schedule courtesy of U.S. Cellular, Dental Dimensions, Guerilla Graffix and the Illinois Pork Producers. Before the game on Saturday there is a fan festival from 1-4 p.m. where fans can enjoy music, food, and entertainment
FIRE AND ICE TEAM TO HOLD CLINIC AND AUDITION
The Rockford IceHogs Fire & Ice Girls professional cheer and promotion team announced audition & clinic information for interested candidates for the 2010-11 team.
The clinic will cover dance, ice skating, promotions and audition tips. Attendants must be 18 years old to participate. No experience is necessary and the clinic is designed to help teach attendants what they will need to know for the upcoming season. Although attendance at the clinic is not mandatory to audition, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to attend.
To receive specific information regarding the upcoming clinic and auditions, contact Team Director Jill Karsten at promoteam@icehogs.com or (815) 847-6379.
The Fire & Ice Girls, presented by Amp Energy, High Maintenance Salon & Spa, Merle Norman and Tanhiti Sun Spa, will appear at all 40 IceHogs home games, community appearances and other special events on behalf of the IceHogs.
Entering their fourth season as ambassadors to the club, the Fire and Ice Girls team continues to grow in demand and popularity. Highlights from the previous season include:
- Cross promotions with the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew during the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff games
- On stage performance with '80s rock band, Night Ranger
- Mentoring session with Chicago Blackhawks's Ice Crew Director, Wynne Lacey
- Recognition at the 2010 ProCheer Conference
For more information about the Fire & Ice Team, visit www.icehogs.com/fanzone/fireandice/
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