AHL Rockford IceHogs

Hogs Partner with BMO Harris Bank for Annual Sock Drive

Published on March 26, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill. - BMO Harris Bank today announced, in partnership with the Rockford IceHogs and the United Way of Rock River Valley, that on April 4, 2015, they will host "Sock Drive Night" at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

New pairs of socks will be collected and donated to homeless children in Rockford through Project Undershare. Starting Friday, March 27, 2015, donations will be accepted at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office, all BMO Harris Bank branches in the city of Rockford and the IceHogs game on April 4.

To go along with the sock drive, fans can post a picture of themselves wearing their favorite crazy socks via social media using #BMOSockSelfie. Images will be shared during the game on Sock Drive Night on April 4.

"We're excited to partner with the IceHogs and Beefaroo again this year to help our youth in need by providing essential items that will improve their quality of life," said Andrea Ward, Market President, BMO Harris Bank. "We hope everyone will come out to showcase their favorite crazy socks and support this great cause by donating a pair of socks to Project Undershare."

BMO has committed to matching the all sock donations for the Rockford community -Last year, more than 2,800 socks were donated to Project Undershare and this year the goal is set at 4,000.

Sock donations will be accepted March 27 through Friday, April 4, when the IceHogs take on the Rochester Americans at 7:00 p.m. (purchase tickets at www.icehogs.com or call 815-968-5222).

Individuals who donate a pair of new children's socks at the BMO Harris Bank Center will receive a free IceHogs ticket. Individuals who make donations will also receive a voucher for one free item from Beefaroo's B-Fit menu. BMO Harris Bank's mascot, Hubert the Lion, will be present at the April 4 game to greet and thank the community as the donations are accepted.

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