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Rockford to Face Stockton on Pink in the Rink Night

January 16, 2016 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs (22-10-2-3) look to bounce back following Friday night's loss when they take on the Stockton Heat (13-15-1-2) at the BMO Harris Bank Center tonight at 7 p.m.

The first 2,500 fans to the game will receive a pink glow stick courtesy of Swedish American Hospital.

All specialty pink jerseys worn by the IceHogs will be up for grabs. During the game, two will be raffled off, while the rest will be sold via blind silent auction behind section 122. Fans who win a jersey at the game will have the opportunity to get it signed and take a picture with the corresponding player immediately afterwards. The week following the game, Tanner Kero and Mark Dano's jerseys will be placed on the IceHogs eBay store. A portion of the proceeds will go to breast cancer research charities in the Rockford area.

Tickets are available for tonight's game and can be purchased online, by calling 815-968-5222, at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office, or at any Ticketmaster location including Walmart.

Tonight's contest will be broadcast live locally on WIFR's Justice Network on 23.3 and online at AHLLive.com. Television coverage kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with the IceHogs Warm Up pre-game show. A free audio feed is available via WXRX.com or by using the new IceHogs app. For instant updates throughout the game, follow the IceHogs on Twitter (@goicehogs).

The first meeting between the Rockford IceHogs and the brand new franchise affiliated with the NHL's Calgary Flames, the Stockton Heat, came in the second game of the season, and saw the Hogs fall 7-0.

Rockford trailed 4-0 leaving the first period, and surrendered a 5th goal 39 seconds into the second period. Mark Visentin made his season debut for the IceHogs in first professional game back from injury.

Rockford has turned around their season verses Pacific Division foes lately, winning five-straight games against Texas teams, but dropped their previous contest to the San Jose Barracuda last night in a 5-2 regulation loss. They still hold a 6-4-0-0 record against the other Western Conference division.

Garret Ross, P.C. Labrie and Mark McNeill have been finding the net as of late for the IceHogs. Since Ross's injury early in the season, he has played 17 games, and gathered five goals, seven assists, totaling 12 points and holds a +/- rating of 9.

Labrie has scored four goals in his last four games, and McNeill notched two goals in Friday's game vs the Barracuda.

The Hogs will look to slow down forward Derek Grant of the Stockton Heat, who has played in 23 games this season, and is tied for third in the league with 16 goals. He scored twice against the IceHogs in the first game between the two clubs.

Next Home Game: Monday, Jan. 18th vs. Lake Erie Monsters at 1 p.m. This is the second meeting between the two clubs this season, as Rockford beat the Monsters on Stanley Cup Night 3-1. The first 1,500 fans 14-and-under will take home a drawstring bag courtesy of Pepsi. It's also another "Winning Weekday." Every time the IceHogs win at home on a weekday, each fan in attendance will get a free ticket to the next weekday game. Fans can also enjoy $2 beers, sodas, hot dogs, and companion tickets.

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