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Hogs Host Peoria

April 10, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Iowa Chops News Release


Rockford, Ill.- It's fan appreciation night at the Rockford MetroCentre as the Rockford IceHogs take on the Peoria Rivermen at 7:30 p.m. in Rockford's final regular season home game of 2008-09.

The IceHogs are looking for a win or an overtime or shootout point to secure a playoff spot for the fifth straight season. Tonight's contest could prove to be a possible playoff preview as the Rivermen need just one point to secure home-ice advantage in the upcoming Division Semifinals.

Threes are wild in the Rockford IceHogs season record against their rivals from central Illinois. The Hogs are 3-3-0-3 against Peoria including a 0-3 record in the shootout. Against the rest of the American Hockey League, the Hogs are 10-3 in the shootout.

The Rivermen come into the MetroCentre as one of the hottest teams in the AHL. Peoria is riding 6-0-0-2 streak that has pushed them from outside of the playoff picture to the second spot in the West Division.

As a special gift to IceHogs fans, all 20 jerseys worn by the IceHogs tonight will be given away following the game. Register on the upper concourse before the end of the second intermission for a chance to win. Then listen for your name during the third period to find out if you are a winner and then join the team on the ice after the game to pick up your jersey.

Also the first 1,000 fans at the game will get a Patrick Kane Bobblehead and the first 2,500 will get a team photo courtesy of Johnson Press.

For tickets call 815-968-5222, stop by the MetroCentre Box Office, Hogs Headquarters at Cherryvale Mall or visit metrocentre.com.

Listen to all of the action on 1330 WNTA or on-line at icehogs.com. Watch the game on AHL Live via icehogs.com for just $7 or in Rockford on Comcast Cable Channel 57.

Playoff Tickets Are On Sale: The Rockford IceHogs need one point to earn their fifth straight playoff appearance and second in the American Hockey League. Pick up tickets for the first two games by calling (815) 968-5222 or stop by the Rockford MetroCentre Box Office or Hogs Headquarters at Cherryvale Mall.

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