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Ethan Thompson

Ethan Thompson

Sports Reporter · Rockford, IL

A lifelong resident of Rockford, Ethan graduated from Rockford University and has worked as a sports journalist for over 8 years, covering local high school sports for the Rockford Register Star. His enthusiasm for local athletics shines through in his reporting.

1 story from Ethan Thompson in Peoria

Miguel celebrates his surprise wish reveal at the IceHogs game.
Sports•5h5 hours ago

Cancer survivor Miguel gets surprise wish during IceHogs game

As the crowd roared with excitement at the BMO Center, 20-year-old Miguel sat among friends and family, unaware that his life was about to change forever. The Rockford IceHogs, our beloved local hockey team, partnered with Nik's Wish to grant a surprise wish to this courageous cancer survivor....

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