Hogs Host Wild on Autism Awareness Night
March 4, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
HOGS HOST WILD ON AUTISM AWARENESS NIGHT Photo by Kris Gray
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs host the Iowa Wild Saturday night for Autism Awareness Night at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
Puck drop is 7 p.m. and doors open at 6 p.m. The first 1,500 fans will receive a set of coasters, (four) compliments of the Autism Program of Easterseals.
Tonight is Autism Awareness Night and will include mystery pucks signed by IceHogs and Chicago Blackhawks skaters and IceHogs player baskets that will be filled with a variety of the team's favorite items, including hats, clothing, gift cards, food, drinks and signed memorabilia.
Fans can bid on each basket, along with a signed Tanner Kero and a signed Ryan Hartman jersey, via silent auction throughout tonight's game. All proceeds will benefit the Autism Program of Easterseals.
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: Despite a late third period push Friday night against the Manitoba Moose, the IceHogs fell 5-3 and enter tonight's contest on a four-game losing streak.
IceHogs defenseman Ville Pokka currently leads Rockford in the season series with the Wild, tallying 2g-3a-5pts in six games. Pokka enters the matchup with a point in each of his last four games including an assist in yesterday's contest. Defenseman Erik Gustafsson leads Rockford in points (27) and is tied for the AHL lead in assists since February (13).
The Wild currently ranks fourth in the Central Division, but were swept in their two-game series with the Chicago Wolves on Feb. 25-26. The team is led by rookie forwards Mario Lucia and Alex Tuch, who have each recorded six points against the IceHogs this season on three goals and three assists.
Next Home Game: Tuesday, March 14 vs. Milwaukee Admirals, 7 p.m. The IceHogs return to the BMO Harris Bank Center for a Fas Fuel Winning Weekdays and WXRX Dollar Days game against the Manitoba Moose. Fans can take advantage of $2 beers, soft drinks, hot dogs and companion tickets, and one lucky fan will also win a $50 gas card, courtesy of Fas Fuel.
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