Cooler Bag Giveaway, Illinois Lottery Cup on Weekend Docket
December 5, 2018 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs continue their busy stretch of December home games this weekend as they host matchups against their Central Division rivals, the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Chicago Wolves. The weekend's promo slate is highlighted by the Cooler Bag Giveaway (courtesy of Bud Light) on Friday, Dec. 7.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7 vs. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS
Time: Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Cooler Bag Giveaway: The first 1,000 fans in attendance ages 21-and-up will receive a FREE cooler bag, courtesy of Bud Light.
Two-Buck Buds: All Friday home games during the 2018-19 season feature $2 Bud Light beers, courtesy of WXRX. The $2 beers can be purchased at most concession stands on the concourse through the end of second intermission.
Blues Flame Friday: All Friday home games during the 2018-19 season also feature a pregame party in the Blue Flame Lounge, courtesy of District Bar and Grill. This Friday, fans at the Blue Flame Lounge can enjoy the live music of Matthew Caleb Flamm.
SATURDAY, DEC. 8 vs. CHICAGO WOLVES
Illinois Lottery Cup: The IceHogs host the Chicago Wolves for the fourth matchup of this year's Illinois Lottery Cup Series. The IceHogs currently lead the season set with a record of 2-1-0-0 in the teams' previous three meetings.
The Illinois Lottery Cup will be on display in the upper concourse throughout the contest for fans to view and take pictures with.
The game will also feature the Anything's Possible Ball Toss, presented by the Illinois Lottery. Fans can collect lottery balls when they are thrown into the stands and redeem them in the Fan Zone for a free Illinois Lottery instant ticket.
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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