Wild Visit Rockford to Close out Weekend Series
Published on April 2, 2016 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs (36-20-8-4) finish off the weekend set when the Iowa Wild (22-39-4-4) visit the BMO Harris Bank Center tonight at 7 p.m.
The first 2,500 fans to come through the doors will receive a garden gnome courtesy of Riverside Dental.
For tickets, purchase online at IceHogs.com, 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.
The IceHogs enter in to tonight's contest after suffering a 5-2 loss to the San Antonio Rampage on Friday night. P.C. Labrie's goal in the defeat tied him with Tanner Kero for the second-most goals on the team this season with 19.
Iowa, on the other hand, comes in after defeating the Manitoba Moose 4-2. Four Wild skaters completed two point nights; Christoph Bertschy and Dylan Labbe tallied one goal and one assist, while Guillaume Gelinas and Mario Lucia each had two assists.
Rockford holds the upper hand in the season series against Iowa with a record of 8-1-0-1. The IceHogs have earned a point in each home game versus the Wild, including in their shootout loss on Jan. 22. Rockford's best season series record is held against Iowa with a .850 win percentage.
Due to last night's loss the IceHogs dropped from tied for second to fourth place in the Central Division. However, despite the downfall, Rockford is still in position to get a coveted Calder Cup Playoff bid. The IceHogs are only six points away from clinching a spot, whereas the fifth place Charlotte Checkers need 13 points to extend their season. No team in the Central Division has secured a spot in the playoffs. The first place Milwaukee Admirals are only one point away and can clinch tonight with a point against San Antonio OR if San Jose falls in any fashion at San Diego OR Charlotte losses in regulation to Texas. The Grand Rapids Griffins and Lake Erie Monsters can both clinch tonight if they win their respective games -Griffins at Toronto, and Lake Erie at Chicago- AND San Jose falls in regulation to San Diego. If both Grand Rapids and Lake Erie lose, while Rockford wins, the trio will be in a three-way tie for second place.
Next Home Game: Friday, April 15, 2016 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins at 7 p.m. The first 1,000 fans will receive an IceHogs beach towel courtesy of Peak Fitness. Fans 21-and-older can enjoy drink specials and appetizers starting at 5:15 p.m.
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