IceHogs Announce Home Opener Date, AHL Releases '10-11 Division Allignment
June 16, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs, proud members of the American Hockey League and primary affiliate of the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, announced that the home opener for the 2010-11 season will be Saturday, October 9.
In addition, the IceHogs have announced five other home dates for their 12th season in Rockford and fourth in the AHL. These dates are Saturday, Oct. 23; Saturday, Nov. 6; Wednesday, Nov. 24; Sunday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 22.
Purchase a Six-Game Prime Pack, featuring all six of the above listed games and get the giveaways guaranteed. Prices for the Six-Game Prime Packs are $60, $84, $102, and $120 and tickets to two other predetermined games.
A promotional schedule for these games has also been determined. On opening night, the first 5,000 fans will get a magnetic IceHogs schedule. On Saturday, Oct. 23, the first 2,500 fans will pick up an aluminum water bottle presented by Rock Valley Culligan.
The first 2,500 fans in attendance on Saturday, Nov. 6 will pick up an IceHogs baseball cap. Any member of a group that buys tickets for Wednesday, Nov. 24 or Sunday, December 26 will get a ticket to another predetermined game.
Saturday, Jan. 22 marks the return of the popular "Pink in the Rink" Night to benefit breast cancer awareness and research. The first 2,500 fans will get a pink t-shirt and the ice will be dyed pink for the game.
The IceHogs also announced on Wednesday that all weekday (Monday through Thursday) home games will start at 6:35 p.m.
An on-sale date for individual tickets will be announced at a later date. Group tickets, however, can be purchased now by calling the IceHogs office at (815) 847-6399. Group ticket prices are $8, $11, $14, and $17.
All game dates and promotions are subject to change. Seats based upon availability of seat location and certain restrictions may apply.
Opponents and start times for these games will become available when the complete 2010-11 American Hockey League schedule is released later this summer. In operation since 1936, the AHL will again serve as the top development league for all 30 National Hockey League teams while marking its 75th season in 2010-11.
Antti Niemi Saves, Now So Can You: Buy a regularly priced mezzanine endzone full season ticket for 2010-11 and get an additional one for just $31. Some restrictions apply. Call (815) 847-6399 to speak with an IceHogs season ticket representative.
AHL ANNOUNCES 2010-11 DIVISION ALIGNMENT
Springfield, Mass." The American Hockey League has announced division alignments for the 2010-11 season, and the Rockford IceHogs remain in the West Division of the Western Conference. Joining Rockford and the six other teams in the West will be the Oklahoma City Barons, affiliates of the Edmonton Oilers. No changes will occur in the North Division.
In the Eastern Conference, the Devils will join the East Division as the New Jersey Devils return their minor league team to Albany for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Charlotte Checkers, affiliates of the Carolina Hurricanes, will join the East.
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NYI)
Hartford Wolf Pack (NYR)
Manchester Monarchs (LA)
Portland Pirates (BUF)
Providence Bruins (BOS)
Springfield Falcons (CBJ)
Worcester Sharks (SJ)
East Division
Adirondack Phantoms (PHI)
Albany Devils (NJ)
Binghamton Senators (OTT)
Charlotte Checkers (CAR)
Hershey Bears (WSH)
Norfolk Admirals (TB)
Syracuse Crunch (ANA)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Penguins (PIT)
Western Conference
North Division
Abbotsford Heat (CGY)
Grand Rapids Griffins (DET)
Hamilton Bulldogs (MTL)
Lake Erie Monsters (COL)
Manitoba Moose (VAN)
Rochester Americans (FLA)
Toronto Marlies (TOR)
West Division
Chicago Wolves (ATL)
Houston Aeros (MIN)
Milwaukee Admirals (NSH)
Oklahoma City Barons (EDM)
Peoria Rivermen (STL)
Rockford IceHogs (CHI)
San Antonio Rampage (PHX)
Texas Stars (DAL)
The 2010-11 season of the American Hockey League will mark not only the league's 75th anniversary, but also an all-time high of 30 active teams, as each National Hockey league team will have their own primary AHL affiliate playing next season.
In operation since 1936, the AHL continues to serves as the top developmental league for all 30 National Hockey League teams, as more than 85 percent of today's NHL players are graduates of the AHL. The 2010-11 regular season will open on Oct. 8, and the complete schedule will be released later this summer.
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- Wolves Remain in West as AHL Alters Division Alignment - Chicago Wolves
- Griffins to Open 15th Season at Home on October 8 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Crunch Will Compete in East Division for Second Straight Season - Syracuse Crunch
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- Crunch Sign Left Wing Jon Mirasty - Syracuse Crunch
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- Amerks to Remain in North Division for 2010-11 AHL Season - Rochester Americans
- New Division Alignment Announced for 2010-11 Season - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Early Bird Date for Bulldogs 2010-2011 Season Tickets Ends This Friday - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Barons to Play in Western Conference of the AHL - Oklahoma City Barons
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