AHL Rockford IceHogs

IceHogs To Wear Green, Cullimore Joins Team

Published on October 22, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced on Wednesday the team's "Go Green" initiative highlighted by four different "Go Green" giveaways in 2009-10 at the Rockford MetroCentre.

The IceHogs will team up with The No Idle Zone initiative for "Going Green Night" on Friday, Nov. 20. During the game, the IceHogs will wear special green jerseys when they take on the Chicago Wolves at 7:05 p.m. The game marks the first time in which the IceHogs will sport green uniforms.

No Idle Zone is an organization whose mission is to work to clean the air we breath and protect our climate through education, incentives and enforcement. For more information regarding No Idle Zone visit http://www.pscleanair.org/.

Throughout the season the IceHogs will be hosting the following four "Go Green" themed nights:

Saturday, October 31, 2009 - Go Green Water Bottle Giveaway

Friday, November 20, 2009 - Green Jersey Night

Saturday, January 2, 2010 - Go Green T-shirt

Monday, February 15, 2010 - Go Green Goalie Replica Mask Giveaway

For tickets to any upcoming IceHogs game call (815) 968-5222. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Rockford MetroCentre Box Office in downtown Rockford, or at Hog Headquarters inside Cherryvale Mall or on the Web at www.metrocentre.com.

Next Home Game: Friday, Oct. 23 vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first annual Hogtoberfest gets under way at 5 p.m. as the IceHogs host a block party on Elm Street and pre-game concert featuring rock band Night Ranger. Also, the first 4,000 fans will pick up a white long-sleeve T-shirt thanks to Dental Dimensions, U.S. Cellular, Guerilla Graffix and ESPN 1380.

HOGS SIGN STANLEY CUP WINNER CULLIMORE

Defenseman won the NHL Championship with Tampa Bay in 2004

Rockford, Ill.- Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Thursday that the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League have signed veteran defenseman Jassen Cullimore to a professional try-out agreement.

The Simcoe, Ontario native has played in 776 National Hockey League games (26g-77a-103pts), including 119 with the Chicago Blackhawks (2005-07), and 960 overall contests between the NHL and AHL. He most recently skated with the Florida Panthers in 2008-09, recording 10 points (2g-8a) and 37 penalty minutes in 68 games.

"Anytime that you have the opportunity to add a defenseman with the experience like Jassen Cullimore has, you're only going to strengthen your team," said Bernard. "Jassen will bring a veteran presence on and off the ice and will really assist in the development of our younger defensemen."

The blueliner played four seasons with the Peterborough Petes of the Ontario Hockey League (1988-92) and was selected #29 overall (round 2) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks. He played two full seasons with the Hamilton Canucks (AHL, 1992-94) before making his NHL debut with Vancouver in 1994-95. He has also skated in the NHL for Montreal, Tampa Bay, Chicago and Florida. In 2004, Cullimore was a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning team that won the Stanley Cup.

The 37-year-old most recently played in the AHL for the Rochester Americans, notching an assist in three games during the 2007-08 campaign.

Next Home Game: Friday, Oct. 23 vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first annual Hogtoberfest gets under way at 5 p.m. as the IceHogs host a block party on Elm Street and pre-game concert featuring rock band Night Ranger. Also, the first 4,000 fans will pick up a white long-sleeve T-shirt thanks to Dental Dimensions, U.S. Cellular, Guerilla Graffix and ESPN 1380.

Check out the Rockford IceHogs Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



American Hockey League Stories from October 22, 2009


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.

OurSports Central