Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs are coming home to kick off back-to-back games this weekend with a matchup against the Grand Rapids Griffins tonight at 6pm at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The first 1,500 fans in the building will receive an exclusive hat designed by IceHog’s own Isaac Phillips! Tonight is the seventh of eight meetings between the two clubs.
Know Before You Go – Join BMO tonight!
Your phone is your ticket – All guests are required to enter IceHogs home games at the BMO Harris Bank Center with a cell phone ticket. Be sure to download the IceHogs mobile app as no snapshots or screenshots will be taken. Download the IceHogs app here!
Leave your bags / wallets at home – Rockford IceHogs and BMO Harris Bank Center will continue to implement their clear-bag game day policies. Claws Behind Politics
Cashless payments only – Do not forget that the BMO Harris Bank Center is a full cashless arena; cash is not accepted for food, beverage, and merchandise purchases.
Tune In LIVE on IceHogs Broadcast Network Presented by BMO Harris Bank
Watch and listen tonight to every game this season on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO Harris Bank! Tune in to 23.3 Circle TV and listen to your favorite device, at home or on the road, on IceHogs.com and on the IceHogs app! Fans can also vote on all Mid-West Family local stations, including 104.9 The X, B103, 95.3 The Bull, and Rockford Greatest Hits 100.5 and on Rock River Current, Stateline’s premier source for local events, news, and culture.
Key points to grab as the playoff push continues
With less than two months into the regular season and Rockford currently sitting in fifth and final playoff spot, tonight’s match will be critical as the IceHogs continue to make a push for the playoffs. The IceHogs come in fifth place in the Central Division tonight with a 24-23-3-1 record and .510 winning percentage played by 51 players. The Griffins are just one spot ahead of Rockford, with a 26-24-5-2 record and .518 winning percentage played through 57 games.
Unexpected Trouble
With just two games left against Grand Rapids this season, Rockford has continued to compete in competitions with the Griffins. This season, the IceHogs have won just one of six games against Grand Rapids. The only victory came on December 4 when Rockford defeated Grand Rapids 4-1 on the road. With just three games remaining between the two teams this year, the Griffins have already won the season series.
Who is the leader?
The IceHogs have a few players leading the entire league in different categories at the moment. Forward Josiah Slavin is tied for first place among the Rookies and tied for fourth overall in the AHL with three short-handed goals. Defender Ian Mitchell is tied for first in the AHL with three shorthanded assists, while striker Michal Teply is ranked first among the rookies and second overall in the AHL with three shootout goals.
Game notes, roster and information
After tonight’s matchup, the IceHogs return immediately for a game against the Milwaukee Admirals on Sunday, March 20 at 4pm at the BMO Harris Bank Center for Family Sunday!
Enter the code SUNDAY before selecting your tickets at Ticketmaster to get a special offer for a voucher for a hot dog or brat, bag chips and a soda to get an additional $ 5 per top level ticket for these remaining Sunday home games: 20 March, April 10th and April 24th The offer is only available in advance and will not be honored on game day.
Watch and listen to the action on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO Harris Bank! Tune in to your favorite device, at home or on the road at IceHogs.com and the IceHogs app! Fans can also watch every IceHogs home game and select street games this season 23.3 Circle TV and every game on AHLTV and listens to all Mid-West Family local stations including 104.9 The X, B103, 95.3 The Bull, and Rockford Greatest Hits 100.5 and to Rock River Current.
2021-22 Regular-Season Records
Rockford: 24-23-3-1 (5thCentral Division)
Grand Rapids: 26-24-5-2 (4thCentral Division)
2021-22 Head-to-Head Schedule
October 15 at Grand Rapids, 6-1 loss
November 6 at Rockford, 2-1 Lost Recap & Highlights
December 3 in Grand Rapids, 4-1 Win Recap & Highlights
December 4 at Grand Rapids, 6-2 Lost Recap & Highlights
Feb. 19 at Grand Rapids, 6:00 p.m. 5-2 Lost Recap & Highlights
Feb. 20 at Rockford, 4 p.m. 5-2 Lost Recap & Highlights
March 19 at Rockford, 6 p.m.
April 20 at Rockford, 4 p.m.
IceHogs vs. Griffins 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record
1-5-0-0
IceHogs vs. Griffins, All-Time
54-48-5-4
Kapp Coaches
Rockford: Anders Sorensen (4th season with IceHogs, 1st as Interim Head Coach)
Grand Rapids: Ben Simon (4th season with Griffins)
NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Grand Rapids: Detroit Red Wings
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