AHL Rockford IceHogs

Rockford Faces Reign in First-Ever Meeting

Published on November 13, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs (5-7-1-0) take on the Ontario Reign (4-3-3-0) in the first-ever meeting between the two teams today at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Puck drop is 4 p.m. and the IceHogs are hosting WIFR Sell-Out Night. Fans also have the opportunity to enjoy the Touch-a-Truck event before the game. Fans can take photos with and explore vehicles from the Rockford Police and Fire Departments, and Air Force outside the BMO Harris Bank Center from 2-4 p.m. After the game, IceHogs fans can skate on the BMO Harris Bank Center ice during a postgame skate (players not in attendance). Fans participating in the postgame skate must bring their own skates as there will be no rentals available.

While tickets for today's contest are sold out, fans can purchase tickets to future IceHogs games at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location, by phone at (815) 968-5222 or online at www.icehogs.com and www.ticketmaster.com.

Fans unable to make the game can tune in to all the action on The Justice Network 23.3, beginning with IceHogs Warmup at 3:30 p.m. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at WXRX.com or sportsfanradio1330.com, or watch live at AHLlive.com. Today's game will also be aired on Sports Fan 1330 AM.

The IceHogs earned their fifth win of the season on Saturday night over the Checkers thanks to standout performances from goaltender Lars Johansson and left wing Brandon Mashinter. Johansson notched his first career AHL shutout with 28 saves to earn second star honors. His perfect performance was complimented by Mashinter's hat trick, the first of the season for Rockford. Mashinter scored in all three periods and was able to snap a 275-minute scoring drought by IceHogs forwards with his power-play tally in the first frame.

The Reign ended a losing streak last night with a win in a shootout in Iowa. Ontario pulled off a third period comeback to force extra time and beat the Wild in the shootout on goals from Jonny Brodzinski and Sean Backman. The Reign, the NHL affiliate of the Los Angeles Kings, is led by Vincent LoVerde and T.J. Hensick who have both posted nine points.

Next Home Game: Saturday, Nov. 19 versus the Texas Stars at 7 p.m. The IceHogs welcome the Stars to the BMO Harris Bank Center for the first of four season meetings on Stroll on State Night. The first 1,500 fans to enter the arena will receive an IceHogs scarf compliments of GoRockford.com.

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