AHL Rockford IceHogs

Weekend Tilt Features Cooler Backpacks & Pink in the Rink

Published on January 24, 2017 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


The Rockford IceHogs return home to the BMO Harris Bank Center for a weekend series with the Iowa Wild. Both contests feature prime giveaways and promotions beginning with a Blues Flame Lounge Pre-Game Party, presented by District Bar & Grill, on Friday. The IceHogs will then host the annual Pink in the Rink Night Saturday with the BMO Harris Bank Center ice dyed pink.

Friday, Jan. 27 vs. Iowa Wild: Cooler Backpacks

Time: Puck drop is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Cooler Backpack Giveaway (1,000): The first 1,000 fans 21-and-older to enter the arena will receive an IceHogs cooler backpack, compliments of Bud Light. The backpack holds a six-pack of your favorite beverage and features the IceHogs' colors of red, white and black, along with the team's logo.

Blues Flame Lounge Pre-Game Party (presented by District Bar & Grill): Fans ages 21-and-older can kick-off their weekend festivities with a Pre-Game Party at the Blues Flame Lounge, located on the BMO Harris Bank Center concourse. Friday's event begins with live music from Don Collins and The Night Shift at 5:15 p.m. and will also include free appetizers and happy-hour specials.

NOTE: Guests must have a ticket to Friday's game to attend the Pre-Game Party. Those attending must enter the arena through the upper-concourse level entrance on Elm Street (near the Box Office).

Saturday, Jan. 28 vs. Iowa Wild: Pink in the Rink

Time: Puck drop is 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Pink in the Rink: The IceHogs will wear specialty Pink in the Rink jerseys. The game-worn sweaters will be available via blind-silent auction and raffle during the game with the proceeds benefitting breast cancer research and A Silver Lining Foundation. Two of the jerseys will be available for bidding online starting next week. The ice at the BMO Harris Bank Center will also be dyed pink for the event.

LED Foam Stick Giveaway (2,500): The first 2,500 fans to enter the building will receive a LED Foam Stick courtesy of Swedish American Hospital.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location, by phone (815-968-5222) or online at www.icehogs.com.

Broadcast: All games are broadcast locally live on WIFR's Justice Network on 23.3, Dish Network channel 252 and online at AHLLive.com. To listen to a free audio broadcast, tune in to WXRX.com, sportsfanradio1330.com or through the IceHogs app. Fans can also follow in-game updates via the IceHogs' Twitter, @goicehogs.

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