Cross, 33, played 11 seasons in the AHL with Providence, Cleveland and Springfield, totaling 56 goals and 174 assists for 230 points. He captained the Bruins for three seasons (2015-18) and the Thunderbirds for the last two campaigns, including their run to the Calder Cup Playoffs in 2022. Cross also served as an alternate captain with the Monsters (2018-19) and Thunderbirds (2019-20).
We can confirm that Ross MacDougall is back with the Rockford IceHogs next season.