Blackhawks purchase IceHogs; Hardman joins team

Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty ImagesOn Wednesday morning, the Blackhawks officially announced that they’ve purchased their AHL affiliate, the IceHogs, from the city of Rockford.

The Blackhawks have officially purchased the Rockford IceHogs. The agreement keeps the IceHogs in Rockford until at least 2036.

— Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) April 7, 2021 With a reported sale price of $11.8 million, this transaction allows the Blackhawks to become the 21st NHL franchise to own its AHL affiliates. As part of the acquisition, the Blackhawks organization will provide funding for a $23 million renovation of the IceHogs home arena, the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Details of Blackhawks purchasing IceHogs:

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