IceHogs Announce 2014-15 Regular Season Schedule
August 27, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with the American Hockey League, announced the club's 2014-15 regular season schedule. The IceHogs are entering their 16th season of professional hockey in Rockford, including eighth in the AHL as the primary affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Rockford's 76-game slate begins on Saturday, Oct. 11 at the BMO Harris Bank Center against the Milwaukee Admirals at 7 p.m. The IceHogs close the regular season with three straight home contests, including the season finale on Saturday, April 18 against the Toronto Marlies.
In honor of the IceHogs 16th season of professional hockey in Rockford, fans can purchase tickets for any 2014-15 regular season home game at 16% off only on Thursday, Aug. 28. To take advantage of this special presale on IceHogs tickets, call (815) 847-6399 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
All individual game tickets will go on sale on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m.
After Opening Night, Rockford will embark on their longest road trip of the regular season which spans eight days and includes the IceHogs first AHL matchup with the Adirondack Flames on Oct. 16. The Flames are the only new opponent of Rockford's schedule as the two clubs will faceoff four times in 2014-15, including twice at the BMO (March 18 and March 21).
Overall, Rockford will face-off against Midwest Division rivals Chicago, Grand Rapids, Lake Erie and Milwaukee 40 times, West Division foes 24 times with the 12 remaining tilts against the AHL's North Division. The IceHogs will play their two closest geographic rivals, Chicago and Milwaukee, 12 times each.
Unless noted, all non-Sunday games will be played at 7 p.m. while Sunday outings will start at 4 p.m. Rockford will play two home matinees in 2014-15 including Monday, Jan. 19 (4 p.m. vs. Chicago) and Wednesday, Feb. 18 (10:30 a.m. vs. San Antonio). The IceHogs will also play in Iowa's school day game at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 6. at the Wells Fargo Arena.
Of Rockford's 38 home games, 12 fall on Saturday, 10 will be played on Friday and six on Sunday, making 28 home weekend dates.
The IceHogs will announce a promotional calendar at a later date. Ticket packages, including full season and partial season ticket plans, and group tickets can be purchased now by calling 815-847-6399.
Schedule notes:
-Seven of Rockford's first ten games will be played on the road
-Rockford has nine October games against nine different opponents
-The IceHogs longest homestand is four games (March 18 to March 25) while the longest road swing is six contests (Dec. 10 to Dec. 21)
-Rockford has three home games slated between Christmas and New Years (Dec. 26, 28 and 30)
-November and December represent the IceHogs busiest months with 13 games each month
-Rockford plays just 10 times in February, March and April
-Of their final 16 regular season games, just five of them come against Midwest Division rivals
Season Tickets for 2014-15 Now on Sale: Reserve your seats today for the IceHogs 16th season of professional hockey and eighth as the AHL affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks. Call (815) 847-6399 or visit icehogs.com to find a ticket package that fits your needs.
Team Home Road Total Month Home Road Total
Midwest Division October 3 6 9
Chicago 6 6 12 November 8 5 13
Grand Rapids 4 4 8 December 5 8 13
Lake Erie 4 4 8 January 6 5 11
Milwaukee 6 6 12 February 4 6 10
Total 20 20 40 March 6 4 10
April 6 4 10
West Division
Charlotte 2 2 4 Day Home Road Total
Iowa 4 4 8 Monday 1 0 1
Oklahoma City 2 2 4 Tuesday 4 1 5
San Antonio 2 2 4 Wednesday 5 5 10
Texas 2 2 4 Thursday 0 6 6
Total 12 12 24 Friday 10 7 17
Saturday 12 14 26
North Division Sunday 6 5 11
Adirondack 2 2 4
Hamilton 1 1 2
Rochester 1 1 2
Toronto 1 1 2
Utica 1 1 2
Total 6 6 12
Rockford IceHogs 2014-15 Schedule
DATE Opponent Result
October 11, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CDT
October 16, 2014 at Adirondack 7:00 pm EDT
October 18, 2014 at Hamilton 7:00 pm EDT
October 19, 2014 at Toronto 3:00 pm EDT
October 22, 2014 at Rochester 7:05 pm EDT
October 25, 2014 Chicago 7:00 pm CDT
October 26, 2014 Lake Erie 4:00 pm CDT
October 29, 2014 at Grand Rapids 7:00 pm EDT
October 31, 2014 at San Antonio 7:30 pm CDT
November 1, 2014 at San Antonio 7:00 pm CDT
November 4, 2014 Lake Erie 7:00 pm CST
November 6, 2014 at Iowa 10:30 am CST
November 8, 2014 Grand Rapids 7:00 pm CST
November 14, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
November 15, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
November 16, 2014 Texas 4:00 pm CST
November 21, 2014 Iowa 7:00 pm CST
November 22, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
November 23, 2014 at Chicago 4:00 pm CST
November 26, 2014 Iowa 7:00 pm CST
November 28, 2014 Chicago 7:00 pm CST
November 29, 2014 at Chicago 7:00 pm CST
December 4, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
December 6, 2014 Grand Rapids 7:00 pm CST
December 7, 2014 Lake Erie 4:00 pm CST
December 10, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
December 12, 2014 at Lake Erie 7:30 pm EST
December 13, 2014 at Lake Erie 7:00 pm EST
December 16, 2014 at Iowa 7:00 pm CST
December 20, 2014 at Oklahoma City 7:00 pm CST
December 21, 2014 at Oklahoma City 2:00 pm CST
December 26, 2014 Iowa 7:00 pm CST
December 28, 2014 Chicago 4:00 pm CST
December 30, 2014 Hamilton 7:00 pm CST
December 31, 2014 at Grand Rapids 6:00 pm EST
January 3, 2014 at Chicago 7:00 pm CST
January 8, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
January 9, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
January 13, 2014 Charlotte 7:00 pm CST
January 16, 2014 Iowa 7:00 pm CST
January 17, 2014 at Chicago 7:00 pm CST
January 19, 2014 Chicago 1:00 pm CST
January 22, 2014 at Iowa 7:00 pm CST
January 24, 2014 Utica 7:00 pm CST
January 30, 2014 Chicago 7:00 pm CST
January 31, 2014 at Chicago 7:00 pm CST
February 6, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
February 7, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
February 13, 2014 at Milwaukee 7:00 pm CST
February 14, 2014 Oklahoma City 7:00 pm CST
February 15, 2014 San Antonio 4:00 pm CST
February 18, 2014 San Antonio 10:30 am CST
February 20, 2014 at Lake Erie 7:30 pm EST
February 21, 2014 at Lake Erie 7:00 pm EST
February 27, 2014 at Texas 7:30 pm CST
February 28, 2014 at Texas 7:00 pm CST
March 6, 2014 Oklahoma City 7:00 pm CST
March 7, 2014 Grand Rapids 7:00 pm CST
March 14, 2014 at Grand Rapids 8:00 pm EDT
March 15, 2014 at Chicago 3:00 pm CDT
March 18, 2014 Adirondack 7:00 pm CDT
March 21, 2014 Adirondack 7:00 pm CDT
March 22, 2014 Texas 4:00 pm CDT
March 25, 2014 Lake Erie 7:00 pm CDT
March 27, 2014 at Adirondack 7:00 pm EDT
March 28, 2014 at Utica 7:00 pm EDT
April 1, 2014 at Grand Rapids 7:00 pm EDT
April 3, 2014 Grand Rapids 7:00 pm CDT
April 4, 2014 Rochester 7:00 pm CDT
April 7, 2014 Milwaukee 7:00 pm CDT
April 9, 2014 at Iowa 7:00 pm CDT
April 11, 2014 at Charlotte 7:00 pm EDT
April 12, 2014 at Charlotte 1:00 pm EDT
April 15, 2014 Charlotte 7:00 pm CDT
April 17, 2014 Chicago 7:00 pm CDT
April 18, 2014 Toronto 7:00 pm CDT
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