Hot Hogs Look for Fourth Straight Tonight
October 27, 2015 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. -After an undefeated week, the Rockford IceHogs return to the BMO Harris Bank Center to face the Charlotte Checkers for the first time this season at 7 p.m.
The Central Division rivals come into tonight's game tied for third in the standings with a 4-3-0-0 record and eight points apiece. The Checkers come to the BMO after being shut out 3-0 by the Chicago Wolves on Sunday.
Fans in attendance tonight will have the opportunity to take advantage of the new Winning Weekdays promotion. Every time the IceHogs win at home on a weekday, each fan in attendance can redeem a free ticket to the next weekday game. The ticket is good for equal or lesser value, and while supply lasts. Fans can also enjoy $2 beers, hot dogs, and companion tickets.
For tickets, call (815) 968-5222, purchase online at IceHogs.com, in person at the BMO?Harris Bank Center Box Office in downtown Rockford, or any Ticketmaster outlet, including Walmart.
The game will be broadcast on WIFR's "Justice Network" on 23.3, as well as Comcast Cable channel 434, Charter Cable channel 194 or Mediacom 102 in the Rockford market, and online through AHLLive.com. Fans can also listen for free online at WXRX.com. Follow along on Twitter (@goIceHogs) for live updates throughout the game.
Tonight's contest will be the first of eight meetings between the Central Division rivals this season. However, the two teams will not see each other again until they collide at the BMO Harris Bank Center in late January.
Similar to their current standings, the foes were evenly matched last season as well. Rockford went 2-1-0-1 against Charlotte in the 2014-15 season. Ryan Hartman, who led the team in points against the Checkers (4), will once again be in the lineup. Charlotte brings back some power of their own in form of Justin Shugg and Brendan Woods, who each tallied one goal and two assists (3pts.) versus the IceHogs during the 2014-15 campaign. Also returning to the divisional matchup is Rockford's Dennis Robertson who played for the Carolina Hurricanes affiliate last season.
Next Home Game: Friday, Oct. 30 vs. Iowa Wild at 7 p.m. The IceHogs welcome the Wild to the BMO Harris Bank Center for the second time in two weeks. Halloween is taking over the arena! Fans are encouraged to wear their costumes to the game. The team will host a Trick-or-Treat event, where players will give out candy to fans. The first 500 kids (14 and under) receive a trick-or-treat bag and toothbrush compliments of Dr. Zak's Tooth Fairy Castle.
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