Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs will open their doors for a brand-new AHL season against the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday, October 3rd at 7:00 p.m. 

THE MATCHUP:

Last Time Out: The IceHogs and Admirals played twice in the 2026-27 preseason, with the IceHogs winning both games. On Monday, the IceHogs defended their home ice with a 3-2 win in front of a packed crowd for their annual School Day Game. After a back-and-forth first two periods, Jake Furlong scored top shelf with under 15 seconds left to give Rockford the win. Drew Comesso totaled 30 saves in net and helped secure the preseason sweep for the IceHogs. 

2025-26 Team Leaders: 

Rockford -  

Points: Brett Seney – 51 points 

Goals: Nick Lardis - 18G 

Assists: Brett Seney – 34A 

Milwaukee -  

Points: Jake Lucchini – 50 points 

Goals: Cole O'Hara - 19G 

Assists: Ryan Ufko & Jake Lucchini - 33A 

THREE THINGS TO KNOW: 

Pregame Festivities: Before the game, the IceHogs will host an Opening Night Block Party presented by Hard Rock Casino. The first 3,000 fans who attend the Block Party will be given a free T-shirt. On the ice, Rockford will show off their alternate all-white Screw City uniforms for the team’s “White-Out” night. 

Open for Business: It’s a familiar regular-season opener for IceHogs fans with the Milwaukee Admirals coming to town. Last season, the IceHogs welcomed the Admirals to the BMO Center on 10/11/25 to open things up. In last season’s opener, the IceHogs walked off their home ice with a 3-2 OT win, with Samuel Savoie netting the game-winner and goalie Drew Commesso standing tall with 35 saves. 

HogTober: Saturday’s matchup marks a busy October for the IceHogs as they open the AHL season. Rockford will play 9 games in October, highlighted by home-and-away series against Iowa & Grand Rapids, a road trip to Toronto, and a Halloween Eve homestand against Manitoba. 

2025-26 Season Matchups: 

* = Preseason Game

You can purchase tickets for the IceHogs home opener tomorrow, Saturday, October 3rd, at 7:00 p.m. here