Hogs Host Moose for Midweek Matchup
February 28, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs match up against the Manitoba Moose tonight after securing back-to-back victories against the Moose last week in Manitoba.
Puck drop is 7:00 p.m. and doors open at 6:00 p.m. Tonight is a Fas Fuel Winning Weekday and fans who attended Rockford's 2-0 victory over Cleveland on Wednesday, Feb. 15, can redeem that morning's ticket for a free ticket to tonight's game. In addition, if the IceHogs defeat the Moose tonight, all fans in attendance can redeem their game ticket for a FREE ticket of equal or lesser value to the next weekday home game (March 14 vs. Milwaukee).
Tuesday also features the WXRX Dollar Day, where fans can take advantage of $2 beers, soft drinks, hot dogs and companion tickets. In addition, one lucky fan will receive a $50 gas card, courtesy of Fas Fuel.
Tickets for tonight's game can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location, by phone at (815) 968-5222 or online at www.icehogs.com and www.ticketmaster.com.
Fans unable to make the game can tune in to all the action on The Justice Network 23.3 or Dish Network Channel 252, beginning with IceHogs Warmup at 6:30 p.m. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at WXRX.com or sportsfanradio1330.com, or watch live at AHLlive.com.
Matchup: The IceHogs enter tonight's contest with points in each of the first four games of the season series against Manitoba (3-0-0-1).
Forward Spencer Abbott led the IceHogs in their most recent game on Sunday at Ontario, scoring a season-high three points (2g, 1a) in the loss. Abbott now leads the IceHogs in goals (14) and points (34), and has scored two points in four games against the Moose.
Manitoba is currently ranked last in the Central Division, but has notched points in three straight games with two wins and a shootout loss. Winger Quinton Howden and rookie Jack Roslovic lead the Moose against the IceHogs, each notching three points in the teams' previous meetings.
Next Home Game: Friday, March 3 vs. Manitoba Moose at 7 p.m. The IceHogs host the Moose for the sixth meeting between the two teams this season. The first 1,000 fans 21 and over will receive an IceHogs grill spatula, compliments of Bud Light. Friday is also a Blues Flame Friday with doors opening at the Blue Flame Lounge at 5:30. Fans can enjoy drink specials and free appetizers before the game.
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