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The Rockford IceHogs have put the 2014-15 season in the rear view mirror. It was a memorable campaign for many reasons. Several rookies made impressive pro debuts, a couple of veteran skaters won the hearts of the Rockford fans and the Hogs made the second round of the playoffs.

This year’s version of the IceHogs made some memories…but this is the AHL. Things are gonna change, regardless of how warm and fuzzy the feelings are about this group.

Before we move on, let’s quickly recap the season that was for Rockford.

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Born in Collegeville, PA, Marc Small volunteered for military service in the early 2000’s. In 2004 he entered the army as a Special Forces Trainee and by 2007 had earned his Green Beret. In 2009, he was deployed to Afghanistan as a medical sergeant. During his time in Afghanistan, Small treated sometimes upwards of 50 patients a day before he was killed in an attack on his unit in February 2009. His awards and decorations include the Purple Heart Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO medal, Overseas Service, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantry Badge, and Special Forces Tab.

Happy Memorial Day to everyone – and thank you to all that have served.

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As the lead singer, guitarist, and creative force behind Seattle’s Modest Mouse, the occasionally bearded Isaac Brock has carved out a niche in mainstream rock and roll while never once compromising his band’s sound. With a seemingly odd combination with half-barked off-meter poetry over the top of multiple drummers, calliopes, mandolins, banjos, and any other instrument he and his mates can get their hands on, it all doesn’t seem like a recipe for mainstream success. But Brock has remained true to the music he wants to play since the band’s earliest recordings to their most recent Strangers To Ourselves, and mainstream success has naturally followed because of the talent involved.