AHL Rockford IceHogs

Hogs Open Weekend Homestand Tonight in Front of Sold out BMO

Published on February 25, 2012 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs return to the BMO Harris Bank Center for their second game of a three game set, coming off a 3-2 win over the Chicago Wolves at the Allstate Arena. Tonight, the Hogs host the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:05 p.m.

Rockford welcomes the Admirals for the sixth of 12 meetings on the campaign. Over their next seven tilts, the IceHogs will face off against Milwaukee four times.

Tonight's contest is sold out but for tickets to any remaining IceHogs game, call (815) 968-5222, visit icehogs.com or stop by the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office.

The first 1,500 fans through the turnstiles tonight will pick up an IceHogs sock monkey courtesy of BMO Harris Bank.

Tonight's game can be heard on 100.5 FM NTA, 1330 AM WNTA or online at www.nta.fm beginning at 6:35 p.m. with the U.S. Cellular Pregame Show. The game can be seen live on Comcast channel 16 and 57 or Charter channel 16. The game can also be viewed on the web through AHL Live (ahllive.com).

Rockford carried a 2-1 lead into the final frame last night at the Allstate Arena against Chicago. Chicago's Tim Miller tallied at the 12:46 mark in the period to tie the game but Brandon Pirri flipped in his 21st goal of the season at 16:06 to give the IceHogs a 3-2 win. Goaltender Carter Hutton kicked away 22 shots to earn his 11th win of the season.

The IceHogs will look to keep the momentum going tonight against the Admirals and crawl back into the playoff picture. Rockford shows an all-time record of 22-19-1-3 against Milwaukee, including 3-1-0-1 in 2011-12.

Next Home Game: Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Chicago Wolves. The IceHogs conclude the season series with the Chicago Wolves on Sunday at 5:05 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Fans can meet and greet Hall of Famer and Blackhawks legend Tony Esposito before the game and during the first intermission. The first 1,500 fans to the game will pick up a goalie replica mask thanks to U.S. Cellular. It's also the last chance for fans to "Skate with the Hogs" following the game.

For every goal that the Rockford IceHogs score in 2011-12, IceHogs head coach Ted Dent will make a donation to children's cancer research. BMO Harris Bank will also make a donation for every goal to the "BMO Harris Bank Goals For Grades"

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