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Brovember Match up with Wild

November 26, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill- Looking to extend their win streak to five games, the Rockford IceHogs (14-4-0-1) welcome the Iowa Wild (5-12-1-0) to the BMO Harris Bank Center Wednesday night for the second time in five days. Face off is set for 7 p.m.

Tickets are available in person at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office or at any Ticketmaster location, online at IceHogs.com, or by phone at 815-968-5222. Any college or high school student with valid identification can purchase a ticket for $10 for any available seat for Wednesday's contest.

For those unable to attend the game, it will also be broadcast live locally on 23.2 Antenna TV and online through AHL Live. For real-time in-game updates follow the IceHogs on Twitter (@goicehogs).

The IceHogs winners of their last 12 of 14 games following Sunday's defeat over Midwest Division rival Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena. Goaltender Mac Carruth made 23 saves in his first appearance of the season after backing up Rockford in ten games and notched his first career AHL shutout.

Rockford is joining forces with the Brovember Beard-A-Thon to try and set a World Record for the most mustached in one building, following the contest with Iowa. Along with the world record attempt, the IceHogs will be wearing specialty Brovember jerseys to commemorate men's health awareness.

Mark McNeill leads all IceHogs skaters with 16 points and nine goals. Forward Peter Regin paces all Hogs with 10 assists. Scott Darling has recorded seven wins in the cage and is the tied for fifth among all goalies in the AHL in both wins and with his .932 save percentage.

Iowa is led by Tyler Graovac whose nine helpers, six goals and 15 points lead the club. Johan Gustafsson has appeared in 13 games of the 19 games in net for Iowa and shows a record of 4-8-1-0.

In conjunction with the Brovember Beard-a-Thon initiative and wearing specialty jerseys, the IceHogs will attempt to break a Guinness World Record at Wednesday night's game. All fans sporting any facial hair will be invited out onto the ice following the game in hopes of breaking the record for largest beard and moustache championship. Prizes will be awarded for the longest and most creative beards.

The IceHogs will be collecting canned goods at tonight's game to donate to the Rockford Rescue Mission. All fans that donate will receive a coupon for a $10 ticket to the game on Dec. 7.

For Wednesday's tilt with the Wild at Oink Outfitters get free customization with any jersey purchase. Fans can buy a Brovember t-shirt at Wednesday game and receive a free Brovember puck. Oink Outfitters is located behind sections 104 and 105 by the Bud Select Deck.

Next Home Game: Friday, Nov. 28, vs. Chicago Wolves: Face off is set for 7 p.m. The Brovember festivities continue into the first half of an Illinois Lottery Cup home-and-home series against the Wolves. The IceHogs will once again be wearing their specialty jerseys, a few of which will be available via silent auction with proceeds benefitting Healing Pathways Cancer Resource Center. The fun begins with another Blues Flame Lounge Pre-Game Party, beginning at 5:15 (21-and-up only).




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