Bring Your Dog to the BMO Tonight for Hogs' Lottery Cup Showdown
March 20, 2019 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
ROCKFORD, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs continue their push for the playoffs with an Illinois Lottery Cup Series matchup against the Chicago Wolves TONIGHT at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Fans are invited to bring their dog to the game for an additional $2 as part of the "Wednesday Dog Days" promotion, and proceeds from the night will benefit local animal shelters.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 vs. CHICAGO WOLVES
Time: Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Illinois Lottery Cup: The IceHogs host the Wolves for the 11th of 12 matchups in this year's Illinois Lottery Cup Series. The IceHogs and Wolves are currently tied with five wins apiece in the series.
Gals, Invite Your Guys: The first drink is on the IceHogs for this new promotion as fans receive a complimentary drink ticket with the purchase of a $15 upper endzone seat to Wednesday's game. Drink tickets can be redeemed for beer, soda or bottled water.
"Gals, Invite Your Guys" will also give fans the opportunity to watch the IceHogs up close and personal as the team takes the ice for the third period. During tonight's game, fans can post a picture on themselves at the game on Twitter or Instagram using a special hashtag. The IceHogs will then select several winners who use the hashtag and invite them into the warmup tunnel during second intermission to watch the Hogs take the ice for the third period. The special hashtag will be revealed on the video board at the game on March 20.
Wednesday Dog Days: For just $2, fans can bring their dog to the BMO Harris Bank Center for tonight's game against the Wolves. Seating for fans with dogs is Sections 201-202. Proceeds from all dog tickets will be benefit local animal shelters.
Please note, fans who wish to bring their dog to the game will be required to provide the dog's registration number and county of registration at the game before being admitted into the BMO Harris Bank Center.
In addition, hot dogs will be available for purchase for just $2 at concessions on the BMO Harris Bank Center concourse.
Craft Beer/Whiskey Specials: Free whiskey samples and $5 craft beer specials will be available throughout Wednesday's contest in River City Pub, which is located behind section 111. This week's craft beer options include Founders Brewing Co., Azacca IPA and Centennial IPA, while the whiskey samples will be Old Thompson Whiskey/
Fas Fuel Winning Weekday: If the IceHogs defeat the Wolves, fans can exchange their ticket stub from the game for a FREE ticket to Rockford's upcoming weekday home game on Wednesday, March 27. Fas Fuel will also be giving away a $50 gift card as part of the Winning Weekday promotion.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location, by phone (815) 968-5222 or online at IceHogs.com.
Broadcast: Fans can tune in to all the action on WIFR's 23.2 Antenna TV or Dish Network Channel 252, beginning with IceHogs Warmup 30 minutes prior to puck drop. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at sportsfanradio1330.com or Facebook.com/RockfordIceHogs, or watch live at Watchtheahl.com (subscription required). Fans can also follow in-game updates via the IceHogs' Twitter, @goicehogs.
Clear-Bag Policy: The BMO Harris Bank Center will be enforcing its game-day, clear-bag policy.
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