Hogs And Wolves Clash In Rockford Tonight
February 16, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- And now the Rockford IceHogs are the chaser. Tonight the IceHogs face off against the team in which they are now trailing in the West Division standings, the Chicago Wolves. Game time tonight is 7:05 p.m.
Rockford has had a vise grip on the top spot in West for most of the previous two months. But a Wolves hot streak coupled with a cold spell by the IceHogs have reversed the rolls. The rivals meet tonight for a third time in Rockford and seventh overall with the home team winning the first six.
Chicago has a five-point lead over Rockford in the division and has four-games at hand on the IceHogs. The Wolves have won six straight contests while the IceHogs are winless in their last six (0-4-1-1). Those streaks alone helped Chicago make up 10 standings points on the IceHogs.
The first 1,000 kids 12-and-under to tonight's game will pick up an a Youth IceHogs Jersey courtesy of Feldco Windows and Doors, 104.9 FM WXRX, WTVO-TV channel 17 and FOX 39. For tickets call (815) 968-5222 or on the web at www.centreevents.com.
To listen to tonight's game, tune into 1330-AM WNTA, 1380-AM WTJK or on line by clicking here. Fans can also watch the game on line through the B2 Networks for just $6 or in Rockford on Comcast Cable channel 57.
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