Hogs Look to Close out 2022 with Weekend Sweep over Wolves
December 31, 2022 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - On the back of their first road shootout win on Friday night, the Rockford IceHogs ring in the New Year against the Chicago Wolves tonight at the BMO Center at 4 p.m. Tonight is the backend of second home-and-home series between the I90 rivals.
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2022-23 Season Records
Rockford: 17-10-1-2, 37 points (2nd, Central Division)
Chicago: 10-14-3-1, 24 points (6th, Central Division)
Players to Watch
Forward Buddy Robinson (8G, 7A) tallied twice against Chicago on Friday night while forward Dylan Sikura (8G, 12A) scored the game-tying lamp lighter late in the third period in Rosemont against the Wolves.
Chicago forward Josh Melnick (7G, 10A) struck first against the IceHogs on Friday night while defenseman William Lagesson (6G, 8A) marked a two-point night with a tally and assist against Rockford.
Last Game Highlights
Despite never holding the lead against the Chicago Wolves on Friday night, the IceHogs bagged a 4-3 shootout win. Forward Buddy Robinson tallied twice for the Hogs in the second and third periods, while forward Dylan Sikura netted the game-tying goal in the third period and sent the contest to overtime. After a scoreless extra period, forwards Michal Teply and Cole Guttman lit the lamp before forward Luke Philp scored the game-winning shootout goal. Jaxson Stauber marked 17 saves to earn the win.
Back With A Bang
In his first game back since suffering an injury against the Iowa Wild on Dec. 9, forward Luke Philp tallied the game-winning shootout goal against the Wolves on Friday night. Philp has been a red-hot, consistent feature for the IceHogs this season marking 12G, 7A.
Better With Buddy
Forward Buddy Robinson lit the lamp twice against the Wolves on Friday night, helping the Hogs grind out a 4-3 shootout win in Rosemont. Robinson has scored five goals on the road this season, totaling 8G, 7A this season.
Six Shooter Standoff
The IceHogs battled back for a 4-3 shootout win against the Chicago Wolves and marked their first shootout win on the road this season. Forwards Michal Teply and Cole Guttman both snuck tallies past Chicago goalie Zachary Sawchenko, and forward Luke Philp was the hero in the sixth round of the skills competition on Friday night.
Tune In LIVE on the IceHogs Broadcast Network Presented by BMO
Watch and listen to every game this season on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO! Listen from your favorite device, at home, or on the road at IceHogs.com and on the IceHogs app and watch LIVE on AHLTV and selected games on 23.3 Circle TV! Fans can also tune in on all of Mid-West Family's local stations including 104.9 The X, B103, 95.3 The Bull, and Rockford Greatest Hits 100.5 and featured on Rock River Current, the Stateline's premiere source for local events, news and culture.
2022-23 Head-to-Head Schedule:
Sat., Oct. 22 vs. Chicago, 1-4 Loss Recap & Highlights
Fri., Oct. 28 vs. Chicago, 5-3 Win Recap & Highlights
Fri., Nov. 18 vs. Chicago, 3-4 Loss Recap & Highlights
Sat., Nov. 19 at Chicago, 4-3 OTW Recap & Highlights
Fri., Dec. 23 at Chicago, 2-3 Loss Recap & Highlights
Fri., Dec. 30 at Chicago, 4-3 SOW Recap & Highlights
Sat., Dec. 31 vs. Chicago
Sat., Jan. 21 vs. Chicago
Sat., Jan. 28 at Chicago
Sat., Mar. 11 at Chicago
Sat., Apr. 1 at Chicago
Tue., Apr. 11 vs. Chicago
IceHogs vs. Wolves, All-Time
88-70-10-5
Know Before You Go - Join Us Tonight at the BMO!
Your Phone Is Your Ticket: Make sure you have downloaded the latest version of the IceHogs app to ensure that you are able to save your tickets on your phone before you arrive at the arena.
Parking: Cash will no longer be accepted at the downtown parking locations. Pre-purchasing parking is highly recommended and can be done through the IceHogs mobile app, the ABM app, or the ParkWhiz app. Once you have purchased your parking, either pre-load your license plate into the system for touchless entry or pull up the associated barcode to scan at the parking gate. See below for more detailed parking instructions.
Cashless Arena: The BMO Center is a cashless arena but cards are accepted for all purchases in the arena.
No Re-Entry Policy: Per new ASM Rockford policy, the BMO Center is now a smoke-free and no re-entry facility. Please plan accordingly as a new ticket must be purchased if you decide to leave the building.
Bag & Gameday Policy: Please read our bag and game day policies for complete information for your visit to the arena.
New Public Wifi: Part of the new upgrades to the BMO Center this year includes new WiFi to keep you connected to all things IceHogs. Once in the arena, connect to @BMO CENTER PUBLIC. No password is required.
Fansaves: New for IceHogs fans this year, the IceHogs have partnered with FanSaves to provide special offers throughout the season. FanSaves will also be where we send in-game promotional activations like the Culver's High Scoring offer, Great Clips offer for scoring the first goal, and more! To get in on the action, follow the IceHogs on FanSaves (link located on the IceHogs app).
American Hockey League Stories from December 31, 2022
- Wranglers Ring in 2023 With a Win - Calgary Wranglers
- Roadrunners Close out 2022 with Series Finale Loss to Texas Stars - Tucson Roadrunners
- Stars Finish 2022 on an 11 Game Point Streak - Texas Stars
- Penguins End 2022 with Decisive 4-1 Win at Lehigh Valley - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Milwaukee Defeats Grand Rapids in New Year's Eve Showdown - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Comets Celebrate New Years Eve with Overtime Win - Utica Comets
- Ads Close Out 2022 With Win In Grand Rapids - Milwaukee Admirals
- Barracuda Stung by Firebirds, 4-1 - San Jose Barracuda
- Marody Scores in New Year's Eve Bash - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Wolf Pack Earn Point in New Year's Eve Thriller, But Fall 2-1 to Thunderbirds - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Bears Wrap Up 2022 With 4-3 Loss To Bruins - Hershey Bears
- Canucks Score Four Unanswered Goals In Victory - Manitoba Moose
- Hofer, Neighbours Send T-Birds off to 2023 Victoriously - Springfield Thunderbirds
- P-Bruins Top Bears 4-3 in Thriller End to 2022 - Providence Bruins
- Hot Hogs' Offense Sets off Fireworks, Drop Wolves 6-2 to Ring in New Year - Rockford IceHogs
- Amerks Push Win Streak to Six Games - Rochester Americans
- Wouters' Two Goals Lifts Canucks To Win Over Moose - Abbotsford Canucks
- Wolves Drop 6-2 Decision to IceHogs - Chicago Wolves
- Panthers Assign Anton Levtchi to Charlotte - Charlotte Checkers
- Monsters Tripped up in 3-2 Loss to Checkers - Cleveland Monsters
- Eagles Complete Trade for Defenseman Luke Martin - Colorado Eagles
- Wolf Pack Acquire F Ben Tardif from Colorado Eagles - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Soderblom Placed on IR - Rockford IceHogs
- Checkers Hold on in Cleveland to Keep Win Streak Alive - Charlotte Checkers
- Forward Charles Hudon Reassigned to Eagles - Colorado Eagles
- Brooklyn Kalmikov Reassigned to Nailers - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Rochester Americans Game Preview: Saturday, December 31 at Toronto - Rochester Americans
- Wolf Pack Finish 2022 with Visit from Rival Thunderbirds - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Toronto Marlies Kick off 6 Game Home Stand with Battle against Rochester - Toronto Marlies
- Game Preview: Bears vs Bruins, 5 p.m. - Hershey Bears
- Game #30 - Roadrunners at Stars - Tucson Roadrunners
- Hogs Look to Close out 2022 with Weekend Sweep over Wolves - Rockford IceHogs
- San Diego Falls to Henderson - San Diego Gulls
- Wranglers Extend Win-Streak to Five - Calgary Wranglers
- Silver Knights Defeat Gulls, 4-1, at Home - Henderson Silver Knights
- Gibson Shuts Door on Barracuda in 4-0 Firebirds Win - Coachella Valley Firebirds
- Barracuda Blanked by Firebirds, 4-0 - San Jose Barracuda
- Roadrunners Return from Break with Loss to First-Place Texas Stars - Tucson Roadrunners
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