Hobson And Richards Return To Toledo From Rockford
January 7, 2010 - ECHL (ECHL)
Toledo Walleye News Release
(TOLEDO, OH) - Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced Thursday that the Blackhawks have reassigned goalie Alec Richards and center Adam Hobson from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs to the Toledo Walleye (ECHL).
Hobson, 22, had one goal and one assist in six games with the IceHogs in the 2009-10 season. He also has nine PIMs and a plus/minus rating of +1. He is third on the Walleye with 26 points (12g-14a) in 27 games.
Richards, 22, was 3-2-0 in six games with Rockford in his first professional season. He carries a 3.12 goals-against average and a.895 save percentage. In 14 games with Toledo, he has an 8-3-0-3 record with a 3.11 goals against average and.903 save percentage.
Upcoming Toledo Walleye Games:
Friday, January 8 vs. Trenton Devils (7:00 pm) - WCWA 1230 AM (Radio)/BCSN (TV)/B2 Networks (web)
-Happy Birthday Elvis - A Tribute to the King!
Saturday, January 9 vs. Trenton Devils (7:00 pm) - WCWA 1230 AM (Radio)/BCSN (TV)/B2 Networks (web)
-Boy Scout Sleepover
Sunday, January 10 vs. Charlotte Checkers (5:30 pm) - WCWA 1230 AM (Radio)/BCSN (TV)/B2 Networks (web)
-Mascot Mania Night & Post-Game skate
ECHL Stories from January 7, 2010
- Springfield Reassigns D Bryan Young To Thunder - Stockton Thunder
- Everblades Receive Two from Rochester - Florida Everblades
- Grizzlies Sign Patrick Asselin; Will Join Team In Alaska Friday - Utah Grizzlies
- Williams Named Equipment Manager Of 2010 American Conference All-Star Team - South Carolina Stingrays
- Cyclones Trainer Bob Case Named To All-Star Game - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Grizzlies Trainer Plandowski To ECHL All-Star Game - Utah Grizzlies
- Toledo Walleye To Celebrate Prom Night With Special Tuxedo Jerseys - Toledo Walleye
- Nailers Announce Blizzard Ticket Special - Wheeling Nailers
- Bina Named National Conference All-Star Starter - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Ben Gordon Reebok Hockey ECHL Player Of The Month - Reading Royals
- Kyle Bushee On Power Hour - Wheeling Nailers
- Hobson And Richards Return To Toledo From Rockford - Toledo Walleye
- Ford Named ECHL Goaltender Of The Month For December - South Carolina Stingrays
- South Carolina's Ford Named ECHL Goaltender Of The Month For December - ECHL
- Elmira's Justin Donati Named Reebok Hockey ECHL Rookie Of The Month For November - ECHL
- Jackals Forward Donati Wins Second Rookie of the Month Award - Elmira Jackals
- Stingrays Announce Captain And Alternates For 2009-10 Season - South Carolina Stingrays
- Alaska Storms Past Utah, 5-3 - Alaska Aces
- Grizzlies Drop 5-3 Contest In Alaska - Utah Grizzlies
- Reign Roped By Wranglers, 2-1 - Ontario Reign
- Stingrays Earn Point In 5-4 Shootout Loss At Charlotte - South Carolina Stingrays
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.
Other Recent Toledo Walleye Stories
- Score Helmets, Sticks, and More at Our Equipment Sale: Saturday, July 12
- Walleye Achieve Another Record-Setting Season
- Thank You, Fans Joinus for Our End of Season Event on Tuesday, June 10
- Dominant Offensive Effort Ends in Game 5 Loss to Lions
- Hawkins Scores in Game 4 Loss to Trois-Rivières
