2010–11 Toledo Walleye season
Encyclopedia
The 2010–11 Toledo Walleye season wass the 2nd season
for the Toledo Walleye
in the ECHL
. Nick Vitucci
returned as the team's head coach and continued their affiliations with the National Hockey League
's Chicago Blackhawks
and Detroit Red Wings
and the American Hockey League
's Grand Rapids Griffins
and Rockford IceHogs
.
to return to the team as head coach. The following day, the Walleye announced that they had renewed their affiliation agreement with the NHL's
Detroit Red Wings
for the 2010–11 season. The agreement between Toledo and Detroit will also include the Grand Rapids Griffins
serving as Toledo's American Hockey League
affiliate. The Walleye and the Chicago Blackhawks
extended their affiliation agreement for the upcoming season in early July.
The Walleye made their first signing of the 2010–11 season on July 13, re-signing forward Sal Peralta. The Walleye continued the following day, re-signing forward Scooter Smith and signed free agent forward Mike Walsh, who had played the previous two seasons with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. A fourth and fifth signing came a few days later, as Toledo re-signed defenceman Kyle Page and signed free agent forward Dominic Osman, who had started the 2009–10 season with Toledo before being traded to the Florida Everblades
. The Walleye would sign defenseman Brett Blatchford in late July. Blatchford, who spent the 2009–10 season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves
and ECHL's Idaho Steelheads
after completing his collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame
, went to school at St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo.
In late August, 2009–10 team captain Ryan Stokes agreed to come back to the team for what may be his final professional season, opting to join his family's business as a boilermaker once his career is over.
, the first game was on October 15 at Wheeling's WesBanco Arena
, a 4–0 victory for Toledo. The following night (October 16), the two teams met at Toledo's Huntington Center, which Wheeling won 6–0. The Walleye concluded the 2010–11 season with a 4–3 loss on April 2 at Wheeling.
y – Won division; z – Placed first in conference (and division);
; A = Assists
; Pts = Points
; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses
; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots Against
; GA = Goals Against; SV% = Save Percentage
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Season (sports)
In an organized sports league, a season is the portion of one year in which regulated games of the sport are in session. For example, in Major League Baseball, one season lasts approximately from April 1 through October 1; in Association football, it is generally from August until May In an...
for the Toledo Walleye
Toledo Walleye
The Toledo Walleye are a professional ice hockey team based in Toledo, Ohio. The Walleye are members of the North Division of the Eastern Conference of the ECHL...
in the ECHL
ECHL
The ECHL is a mid-level professional ice hockey league based in Princeton, New Jersey with teams scattered across the United States...
. Nick Vitucci
Nick Vitucci
Nick Vitucci is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Currently, he is the head coach of the ECHL's Toledo Walleye....
returned as the team's head coach and continued their affiliations with the National Hockey League
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
's Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
and Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
and the American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
's Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
and Rockford IceHogs
Rockford IceHogs
This article is about the former UHL franchise. For the current American Hockey League franchise, see Rockford IceHogs.The Rockford IceHogs were a professional ice hockey team in Rockford, Illinois USA. They were a member of the United Hockey League from 1999 to 2007. The IceHogs played their home...
.
Preseason
On July 8, the Walleye announced that they had signed Nick VitucciNick Vitucci
Nick Vitucci is a former professional ice hockey goaltender. Currently, he is the head coach of the ECHL's Toledo Walleye....
to return to the team as head coach. The following day, the Walleye announced that they had renewed their affiliation agreement with the NHL's
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York...
for the 2010–11 season. The agreement between Toledo and Detroit will also include the Grand Rapids Griffins
Grand Rapids Griffins
The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
serving as Toledo's American Hockey League
American Hockey League
The American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
affiliate. The Walleye and the Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
extended their affiliation agreement for the upcoming season in early July.
The Walleye made their first signing of the 2010–11 season on July 13, re-signing forward Sal Peralta. The Walleye continued the following day, re-signing forward Scooter Smith and signed free agent forward Mike Walsh, who had played the previous two seasons with the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins. A fourth and fifth signing came a few days later, as Toledo re-signed defenceman Kyle Page and signed free agent forward Dominic Osman, who had started the 2009–10 season with Toledo before being traded to the Florida Everblades
Florida Everblades
The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998...
. The Walleye would sign defenseman Brett Blatchford in late July. Blatchford, who spent the 2009–10 season with the AHL's Chicago Wolves
Chicago Wolves
The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. The Wolves play home games at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois...
and ECHL's Idaho Steelheads
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003....
after completing his collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :...
, went to school at St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo.
In late August, 2009–10 team captain Ryan Stokes agreed to come back to the team for what may be his final professional season, opting to join his family's business as a boilermaker once his career is over.
| 2010 Preseason Game Log: 2–1–0 (Home: 1–0–0; Road: 1–1–0) | ||||||||
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| 1 | October 6 | Toledo Walleye | 4–3 | Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... |
Joe Palmer Joe Palmer (ice hockey) Joe Palmer is an American ice hockey goaltender. He was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 4th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. He is currently playing with the Reading Royals of the ECHL.-Awards and honours:... |
749 | 1–0–0 | |
| 2 | October 8 | Toledo Walleye | 1–9 | Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium.... |
Jordan Pearce Jordan Pearce Jordan Paul Pearce is an American professional ice hockey goaltender. He is currently playing with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
1,653 | 1–1–0 | |
| 3 | October 9 | Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium.... |
3–7 | Toledo Walleye | Jordan Pearce | 2,110 | 2–1–0 | |
Regular season
Toledo began its second season in the ECHL with a home-and-home series with the division rival Wheeling NailersWheeling Nailers
The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL....
, the first game was on October 15 at Wheeling's WesBanco Arena
WesBanco Arena
WesBanco Arena is a multi-purpose arena, in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 at a cost of $7 million. It is home to the Wheeling Nailers ice hockey team and the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference wrestling tournament.It can also be used for conventions, trade shows, concerts, banquets...
, a 4–0 victory for Toledo. The following night (October 16), the two teams met at Toledo's Huntington Center, which Wheeling won 6–0. The Walleye concluded the 2010–11 season with a 4–3 loss on April 2 at Wheeling.
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| 1 | Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium.... |
72 | 40 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 255 | 225 | 88 | |
| 2 | Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... |
72 | 38 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 230 | 210 | 81 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... |
72 | 33 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 199 | 229 | 76 | |
| 4 | Toledo Walleye 2010–11 Toledo Walleye season The 2010–11 Toledo Walleye season wass the 2nd season for the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. Nick Vitucci returned as the team's head coach and continued their affiliations with the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings and the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids... |
72 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 239 | 255 | 72 |
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| 1 | z – Greenville Road Warriors Greenville Road Warriors The Greenville Road Warriors are a professional ice hockey team located in Greenville, South Carolina. The team is a member of the ECHL and play their home games at the BI-LO Center in downtown Greenville. The franchise had previously played as the Johnstown Chiefs from the ECHL's inception in... |
72 | 46 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 255 | 192 | 96 | |
| 2 | y – Reading Royals Reading Royals The Reading Royals are a professional ice hockey team that currently plays in the ECHL. The team participates in the Atlantic Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Royals play their home games at the Sovereign Center located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania... |
72 | 44 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 257 | 220 | 93 | |
| 3 | y – Kalamazoo Wings Kalamazoo Wings The Kalamazoo Wings, nicknamed the K-Wings, are a mid-level professional ice hockey team in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A member of the ECHL's Eastern Conference, North Division, they play in the 5,113-seat Wings Stadium.... |
72 | 40 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 255 | 225 | 88 | |
| 4 | Wheeling Nailers Wheeling Nailers The Wheeling Nailers are an ECHL ice hockey team based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They are the ECHL affiliate of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the Hamilton Bulldogs of the AHL.... |
72 | 38 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 230 | 210 | 81 | |
| 5 | South Carolina Stingrays South Carolina Stingrays The South Carolina Stingrays are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in North Charleston, South Carolina. The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. They play their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in... |
72 | 37 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 194 | 204 | 80 | |
| 6 | Florida Everblades Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998... |
72 | 37 | 30 | 1 | 4 | 236 | 222 | 79 | |
| 7 | Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... |
72 | 33 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 199 | 229 | 76 | |
| 8 | Elmira Jackals Elmira Jackals The Elmira Jackals are an ice hockey team that play in the ECHL. Their home games are played in First Arena in Elmira, New York and they refer to themselves as "the beasts of the east"... |
72 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 249 | 264 | 74 | |
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| 9 | Toledo Walleye 2010–11 Toledo Walleye season The 2010–11 Toledo Walleye season wass the 2nd season for the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL. Nick Vitucci returned as the team's head coach and continued their affiliations with the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings and the American Hockey League's Grand Rapids... |
72 | 33 | 33 | 4 | 2 | 239 | 255 | 72 | |
| 10 | Gwinnett Gladiators Gwinnett Gladiators The Gwinnett Gladiators are a professional minor league ice hockey team based in Duluth, Georgia. The Gladiators play in the South Division of the ECHL's Eastern Conference. The Gladiators play their home games at the Arena at Gwinnett Center.... |
72 | 30 | 34 | 3 | 5 | 203 | 250 | 68 | |
| 11 | Trenton Devils | 72 | 27 | 37 | 2 | 6 | 218 | 257 | 62 | |
y – Won division; z – Placed first in conference (and division);
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Skaters
Note: GP = Games played; G = GoalsGoal (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, a goal is scored when the puck completely crosses the goal line between the two goal posts and below the goal crossbar. A goal awards one point to the team attacking the goal scored upon, regardless of which team the player who actually deflected the puck into the goal belongs to...
; A = Assists
Assist (ice hockey)
In ice hockey, an assist is attributed to up to two players of the scoring team who shot, passed or deflected the puck towards the scoring teammate, or touched it in any other way which enabled the goal, meaning that they were "assisting" in the goal. There can be a maximum of two assists per goal...
; Pts = Points
Point (ice hockey)
Point in ice hockey has three official meanings:* A point is awarded to a player for each goal scored or assist earned. The total number of goals plus assists equals total points. In some European leagues, a goal counts as two points, and an assist counts as one...
; +/- = Plus-minus; PIM = Penalty minutes
Penalty (ice hockey)
A penalty in ice hockey is a punishment for inappropriate behavior. Most penalties are enforced by detaining the offending player within a penalty box for a set number of minutes, during which, the player can not participate in play. The offending team usually may not replace the player on the ice,...
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| Player | GP | G | A | Pts | +/− | PIM |
| 15 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 4 | |
| 13 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -4 | 2 | |
| 15 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | |
| 15 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 12 | |
| 15 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | |
| 10 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 2 | |
| 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 44 | |
| 13 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -3 | 8 | |
| 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 39 | |
| 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 78 | |
| 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -2 | 4 | |
| † | 11 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 6 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -10 | 14 | |
| ‡ | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| ‡ | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ‡ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 |
| ‡ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 |
| ‡ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 |
| (G)‡ | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| (G) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ‡ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 37 | |
| (G) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -7 | 22 | |
- †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Walleye. Stats reflect time with the Walleye only.
- ‡Denotes player is no longer with Walleye.
- (G)Denotes goaltender.
Goaltenders
Note: GPI = Games Played In; MIN = Minutes played; GAA = Goals Against AverageGoals against average
Goals Against Average is a statistic used in ice hockey, water polo, lacrosse, and soccer that is the mean of goals allowed per game by a goaltender....
; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime/Shootout Losses
Overtime (ice hockey)
Overtime is a method of determining the winner and loser of an ice hockey match when the scores are tied after regulation. The two main methods are the overtime period and the shootout.-Overtime periods:...
; SO = Shutouts; SA = Shots Against
Shot on goal
In ice hockey, a shot on goal is a shot that will enter the goal if it is not stopped by the goaltender. A shot on goal must result in either a goal or a save....
; GA = Goals Against; SV% = Save Percentage
Save percentage
Save percentage is an ice hockey and lacrosse statistic that represents the percentage of shots on goal a goaltender stops...
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| Player | GP | TOI | W | L | OT | GA | GAA | SA | SV | Sv% | SO |
| 9 | 514 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 | 2.68 | 249 | 226 | .908 | 1 | |
| 4 | 238 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 3.28 | 97 | 84 | .866 | 0 | |
| 3 | 151 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 4.38 | 83 | 72 | .867 | 1 |
Awards
| ECHL | |
| Award | Recipient |
| All-Star Game ECHL All-Star Game The ECHL All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that traditionally marks the midway point of the ECHL's regular season, with many of the league's star players playing against each other. The starting lineup for the two teams, including the starting goaltender, is voted on by the coaches,... representative |
Transactions
The Walleye have been involved in the following transactions during the 2010–11 season.Trades
| November 15, 2010 | To Cincinnati Cyclones Cincinnati Cyclones The Cincinnati Cyclones are a professional hockey team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team is a member of the ECHL. Founded in 1990, the team first played their games in the Cincinnati Gardens and now play at U.S. Bank Arena.... : Future considerations |
To Toledo: Doug Krantz |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team |
| Brett Blatchford | Idaho Steelheads Idaho Steelheads The Idaho Steelheads are an American professional minor league ice hockey team based in Boise, Idaho. The team began playing in 1997 and has been a member of the ECHL since 2003.... |
| Tyler Gotto | Niagara University Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey The Niagara Purple Eagles men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Niagara University. The Purple Eagles are a member of Atlantic Hockey... |
| Dominic Osman | Florida Everblades Florida Everblades The Florida Everblades are an ECHL ice hockey team playing in the Southeast Division. The team is based in Estero, Florida and plays at Germain Arena . The team has existed since 1998... |
| Mike Walsh Mike Walsh (ice hockey) Michael Walsh is an American professional ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Walsh was drafted 143rd overall by the Rangers in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to advancing to the professional ranks, Walsh played both junior hockey and college hockey... |
Grand Rapids Griffins Grand Rapids Griffins The Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League.... |
Free agents lost
| Player | New team |
Players re-signed
| Player |
| Mike Hedden |
| Adam Keefe |
| Kyle Page |
| Sal Peralta |
| Scooter Smith |
| Ryan Stokes |
Player movement
| Player movement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Player | From | To | Assignment |
| November 14 | Randy Rowe | Lake Erie Lake Erie Monsters The Lake Erie Monsters are a professional ice hockey team in the American Hockey League. They began play in the 2007–08 AHL season at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio... |
Toledo | Returned to Toledo |
| November 12 | Randy Rowe | Toledo | Lake Erie | Loaned by Toledo |
| November 6 | Dave Phillips Dave Phillips (ice hockey) David Phillips is a British professional ice hockey defenceman, currently playing for the Coventry Blaze of the British Elite Ice Hockey League .-Playing career:... |
Toledo | Chicago Chicago Wolves The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team playing in the American Hockey League. They are the top affiliate of the Vancouver Canucks of the NHL. The Wolves play home games at the Allstate Arena in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois... (AHL) |
Returned to Chicago |
| October 28 | Dave Phillips | Chicago (AHL) | Toledo | Loaned by Chicago |
Final roster
Updated June 16, 2011.|}
Affiliates
- NHLNational Hockey LeagueThe National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
– Chicago BlackhawksChicago BlackhawksThe Chicago Blackhawks are a professional ice hockey team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . They have won four Stanley Cup championships since their founding in 1926, most recently coming in 2009-10...
, Detroit Red WingsDetroit Red WingsThe Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... - AHLAmerican Hockey LeagueThe American Hockey League is a 30-team professional ice hockey league based in the United States and Canada that serves as the primary developmental circuit for the National Hockey League...
– Grand Rapids GriffinsGrand Rapids GriffinsThe Grand Rapids Griffins are a professional hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Grand Rapids, Michigan at the Van Andel Arena. They are the AHL affiliate to the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League....
, Rockford IceHogsRockford IceHogsThis article is about the former UHL franchise. For the current American Hockey League franchise, see Rockford IceHogs.The Rockford IceHogs were a professional ice hockey team in Rockford, Illinois USA. They were a member of the United Hockey League from 1999 to 2007. The IceHogs played their home...