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IceHogs Weekly: Two Weekend Matchups Upcoming After Sold-Out Home Opener

Published on October 23, 2023 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford IceHogs defenseman Nolan Allan
Rockford IceHogs defenseman Nolan Allan
(Rockford IceHogs)

The Rockford IceHogs return to the BMO Center on Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 for a pair of home games after falling to the Chicago Wolves in the home opener last Saturday. Saturday's game was played in front of a crowd 6,360 strong, the first home opening sellout for the IceHogs since 2013.

This week's edition of IceHogs Weekly highlights the special moments from the Saturday sellout and preps you for the exciting week ahead!

5-2 Loss vs. Chicago

Friday, Oct. 27 vs. Iowa

Saturday, Oct. 28 vs. Grand Rapids

Screw City Night #1, $2 Beer Friday, Magnet Schedule Giveaway

Friday night against Iowa is another $2 Beer Friday presented by Bud Light with media partner 104.9 The X. Friday also features the return of Screw City with with media partners 23 WIFR, and 95.3 The Bull, and 104.9 The X. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as the first 2,500 through the door will receive a free magnet schedule.

Friday Night Tickets

Numbers to Know

After a power-play goal on Saturday against Chicago, Rockford is tied for the league lead with five power-play goals.

The IceHogs feature 11 players on the current roster age 22 or younger.

Saturday's sellout at the BMO Center was the team's first opening night sellout since 2013.

Joey Anderson is tied for second in the entire AHL in points-per-game at 2.00. The forward has six points (2G, 4A) in three games with Rockford and has recorded a point in each contest so far. Anderson has scored goals in back-to-back games.

Rockford ranks second in the league with a 41.7% conversion rate on the power play. The Hogs have five power-play goals in 12 games, and have struck on the man-advantage in each of the first three games. Rockford is tied for second in the AHL with five total power-play strikes.

The IceHogs have five players that are performing at a point-per-game pace to start the season. Joey Anderson (2G, 4A), David Gust (2G, 3A), Brett Seney (1G, 3A), Anders Bjork (1G, 2A), and Mike Hardman (1G, 2A) all have at least three points in the first three games.

Rockford's sellout last Saturday marked the first sellout at a home opener since the 2013 season. The mark of 6,360 fans ranks fourth all-time in IceHogs home opener attendance numbers.

The IceHogs continue with two Central Division matchups this weekend. After an intra-division tilt against Chicago last Saturday, Rockford is now in the midst of a 17-game stretch in which it will only face Central Division opponents. The streak ends on Dec. 8 when the Pacific's San Diego Gulls visit the BMO Center.

Center Cole Guttman returned to Rockford last weekend and slotted in on the top line with David Gust and Brett Seney. Guttman skated in three games with the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL to start the year and scored a goal in the Hawks' season-opening win against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Guttman picked up an assist on Saturday against the Wolves.

Saturday Day of the Dead Bobblehead Giveaway, Trick-or-Treating with Players

Saturday night the IceHogs will be giving away Hammy Sugar Skull Bobbleheads to the first 2,500 fans. Tickets for kids 14 & under are just $5, and there will be trick-or-treating with players after the game against the Grand Rapids Griffins.

Saturday night tickets

Player Profile

#42 Nolan Allan (D)

Allan, 20, turned pro with the IceHogs this season after a WHL championship with the Seattle Thunderbirds last season. With Seattle, Allan skated alongside Colton Dach and Kevin Korchinski, both currently up with the Chicago Blackhawks. Allan was selected in the first round (32nd overall) by the Hawks in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

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