AHL Rockford IceHogs

Pirri Recalled by the Blackhawks from Rockford

Published on December 21, 2011 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Wednesday that they have recalled center Brandon Pirri from the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.

Pirri, 20, earns his second recall to Chicago in 2011-12 as the second-year center skated in the Blackhawks season opener in Dallas on Oct. 17 and registered his first NHL point with an assist. Pirri also appeared in one game with Chicago in 2010-11.

Chicago's second round selection (#59 overall) in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft, Pirri leads Rockford in scoring with 31 points and 13 goals this season. The Toronto native is currently riding his third five-game point streak of the season and ranks seventh overall in the AHL in scoring.

Over his past 46 games with Rockford dating back to March 8, Pirri has totaled 17g-32a-49pts. Before turning pro, Pirri played one season with RPI (NCAA) and accumulated 11g-32a-43pts in 32 games with the Engineers.

Next Home Game: Wednesday, Dec. 21 vs. Toronto. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. Rockford hosts the Toronto Marlies for the first and only time this season. It's also another Taco Bell Dollar Day. Fans can purchase beers, hot dogs, soft drinks and companion tickets for just one dollar a piece.

HOGS HOST MARLIES FOR HOLIDAY HOCKEY

Rockford, Ill. - Just one thing stands between the Rockford IceHogs and a weekend off to celebrate Christmas: the Toronto Marlies.

After picking up points in five of their last six games, the IceHogs are back at the BMO Harris Bank Center tonight to battle the Marlies in the first of two contests between the squads this season. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Fans' holiday feasting can begin early tonight with another Taco Bell Dollar Day. Beers, hot dogs, soft drinks, and companion tickets can all be purchased for just one dollar.

For tickets to tonight's game, call (815) 968-5222, visit icehogs.com or stop by the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office.

Last time out, Rockford skated away with a victory over the division rival Milwaukee Admirals behind goals by forwards Brandon Pirri, Peter LeBlanc and Brandon Bollig. Bollig's goal was his first of the season and the game-winner.

The IceHogs were 0-1-0-1 against the Marlies last season, and winger Ben Smith tallied two goals in Rockford's two games against Toronto in 2010-11. Rockford is 6-1-0-1 all-time against Toronto.

Tonight's game can be heard on 100.5 FM NTA, 1330 AM WNTA and www.nta.com beginning at 6:35 p.m. with the U.S. Cellular Pregame Show. It will also air on 1380 AM ESPN. The game can be seen live on Comcast channel 57 or on the web through AHLlive.com.

Next Home Game: Friday, Dec. 30 vs. Charlotte. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The Rockford IceHogs battle the Charlotte Checkers in the Forest City for the second time this season. It's also kids jersey night, as the first 1,000 kids 14 and under will receive an IceHogs kids jersey, sponsored by Rockford Orthopedic.

For every goal that the Rockford IceHogs score in 2011-12, IceHogs head coach Ted Dent will make a donation to children's cancer research. BMO Harris Bank will also make a donation for every goal to the "BMO Harris Bank Goals For Grades"

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