LAVAL, QC - DECEMBER 17: The Rockford IceHogs celebrate their shoot-out victory against the Laval Rocket at Place Bell on December 17, 2019 in Laval, Canada. The Rockford IceHogs defeated the Laval Rocket 3-2 in the shoot-out. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
The Chicago Blackhawks have officially purchased their AHL affiliate, with an agreement in place to keep them around for the long-term.
The Blackhawks announced today that they have completed the purchase of the AHL’s Rockford Icehogs. As part of the deal, the Icehogs will remain in the city of Rockford through at least the 2036 season, so fans can rest assured that the team will be around for many years to come.