IceHogs Three-In-Three Ends Today in Rockford
March 20, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs (34-17-8-4) rematch against the Charlotte Checkers (32-26-3-3) for the second time this week. The two sides met earlier this week, with Rockford taking a 1-0 decision on Tuesday night.
The Force is strong at the BMO for the 17th annual jersey auction! Experience the dark side as the IceHogs wear special Star Wars jerseys when they take the ice against the Checkers. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to take pictures with some of their favorite Star Wars characters, courtesy of 501st Legion. The cast will be taking part in promotions and will be roaming the concourse throughout the game to greet, entertain, and take pictures with fans.
Immediately after the conclusion of the contest, the Hogs will hold a live auction on the ice surface of the BMO for fans to bid on the game-worn jerseys. Michael Leighton's Star Wars helmet, designed by Ronnie Espig and Hellion Designs, and Kyle Cumiskey's jersey will be in the IceHogs eBay store at a later date. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the IceHogs Charitable Foundation. In turn, the IceHogs Charitable Foundation will donate a portion of the auction proceeds to Special Olympics - Illinois, as well as other local charities.
For tickets, purchase online, call (815) 968-5222, 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 Channel 102 in the Rockford market, and online through AHLLive.com. Fans can also listen for free online at WXRX.com or by using the IceHogs mobile app. Follow along on Twitter (@goIceHogs) for live updates throughout the game.
Rockford faces Charlotte for the last time on home ice during the 2015-16 regular season. On Tuesday night, the last time the two squads met, the IceHogs pulled off a 1-0 victory on a power-play goal from Mark McNeill with just over 10 minutes remaining in the game. Starting against his former team for the first time, goaltender Drew MacIntyre registered his first shutout of the season. The next time the Central Division opponents meet will be in a pair of games April 5 and 6 in Charlotte.
Both teams come in to this afternoon's game playing their third game in three nights and are looking to rebound after losses the previous night. Rockford continued to feel overtime woes by recording their eighth overtime loss of the season in a 4-3 decision against Chicago. Meanwhile, the Checkers were handed a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Admirals.
The IceHogs fell to third place in the Central Division while the Milwaukee Admirals advanced to second on the strength of their victory over Charlotte coupled with Rockford's post-regulation loss to Chicago.
Next Home Game: Friday, Apr. 1 vs. San Antonio Rampage at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for a Blues Flame Lounge Friday. Fans 21-and-older are invited to enjoy live blues music, a happy hour special, and free appetizers at the Blue Flame Lounge on the main concourse.
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