AHL Rockford IceHogs

Hobson Recalled, Hogs Host San Antonio This Weekend

Published on February 18, 2010 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- Don't miss two big games this weekend as the Rockford IceHogs and San Antonio Rampage will drop the puck on Friday and Saturday at the Rockford MetroCentre.

The Hogs are tied for second place in a tight West Division and are looking to put some space between themselves and the Milwaukee Admirals, who are chasing them in the standings. Just six points separate the top four teams in the division with about 25 games left in the season.

Friday's action gets underway at 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 fans into the building will pick up a baseball cap courtesy of Pepsi, WXRX and WIFR.

On Saturday, the Rampage return for more at 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 people at the MetroCentre will get an IceHogs jersey pillow thanks to OSF Saint Anthony and Q98.5.

Tickets are available by calling (815) 968-5222, checking out metrocentre.com or stopping by the MetroCentre Box Office.

For more information about upcoming games, visit icehogs.com.

Next Home Game: Saturday, Feb. 27 vs. Peoria Rivermen. It's Blackhawks Night presented by Taco Bell, 97 ZOK and WREX. Meet and get autographs from Colin Fraser, Troy Brouwer, Kris Versteeg, Niklas Hjalmarsson, Antti Niemi and coach Mike Haviland. Tommy Hawk and the Blackhawks Ice Crew will also be on hand.

HOBSON RETURNS TO ROCKFORD

Winger recalled by IceHogs

Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Thursday that Adam Hobson was reassigned by the Blackhawks from the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.

Hobson, 23, has appeared in 10 games with Rockford in 2009-10 and has scored two goals and chipped in one assist. In 40 games with Toledo, the Mission, B.C. native has notched 44 points, including 18 goals and 26 assists.

In his third season, Hobson has skated in 77 total games with Rockford. A seventh round pick (#203 overall) by the Blackhawks in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft, Hobson has been recalled to the IceHogs four times this season.

Next Home Game: Friday, Feb. 19 vs. San Antonio Rampage: Game time is 7:05 p.m. Rockford opens up two straight contests against San Antonio at the MetroCentre as their four-game homestand continues. The first 2,500 fans to the game on Friday will pick up an IceHogs baseball hat courtesy of Pepsi, WXRX and 23 WIFR.

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