Blackhawks loan nine players to IceHogs ahead of training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned nine players from their camp to the Rockford IceHogs in preparation for training camp, which begins on Wednesday morning. Among those assigned are defensemen Cavan Fitzgerald, Ashton Cumby, Jake Furlong, and Taige Harding, along with forwards Gavin Hays, Paul Ludwinski, Samuel Savoie, and goaltenders Stanislav Berezhnoy and Adam Gajan. This move allows the players to gain valuable experience ahead of the upcoming season. Coverage of the IceHogs hockey season will be provided by local news outlets.
- •Training camp for the IceHogs begins September 23.
- •Nine players assigned to the IceHogs include five forwards and four defensemen.
- •The players loaned aim to enhance their skills in the AHL.
- 2:51 AMYahoo Sports — IceHogs open training camp eager to set the foundation for a strong season
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Blackhawks loan players to the IceHogs for the start of training camp this week
"’s starting to look like hockey season in Rockford. At least it is at the BMO Center. The IceHogs opened up training camp Wednesday morning. Opening night is just around the corner, one week from Saturday.
"Training camp for the Rockford IceHogs begins Wednesday morning. Several players have begun to trickle into the city. Monday the Blackhawks assigned/loaned nine players from their camp to Rockford.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 2:51 AMIceHogs open training camp eager to set the foundation for a strong season
’s starting to look like hockey season in Rockford. At least it is at the BMO Center. The IceHogs opened up training camp Wednesday morning. Opening night is just around the corner, one week from Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 3:18 AMBlackhawks loan players to the IceHogs for the start of training camp this week
Training camp for the Rockford IceHogs begins Wednesday morning. Several players have begun to trickle into the city. Monday the Blackhawks assigned/loaned nine players from their camp to Rockford.
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