The Rockford IceHogs faced a tough defeat against the Manitoba Moose, losing 3-1 at the Canada Life Center. The Moose opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal from Dylan Anhorn, while Samuel Savoie equalized for the IceHogs just before the first period ended.

Despite a major penalty against Manitoba's Tyson Empey, Rockford couldn't capitalize on their power play opportunities. The Moose regained the lead early in the third period with a power play goal from Brad Lambert, followed by C.J. Suess extending the lead to 3-1.

The latest NHL prospect rankings highlight the top 50 players affiliated with NHL teams, showcasing future stars outside the league. Notable absentees include rookies expected to play primarily in the NHL this season.

Several teams, including the Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and Chicago Blackhawks, feature prominently with multiple prospects. Ivan Demidov leads the list, showcasing elite talent, while other players like Artyom Levshunov and Alexander Nikishin also stand out as potential future stars.