GOLF NIGHT, GARDEN GNOMES AND SOCK DRIVE THIS WEEKEND

Friday, April 3, 2015 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins

Time: 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Blues Flame Lounge Pre-Game Party: Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for fans 21 and older to enjoy the second to last Blues Flame Lounge pre-game party of the season. Patrons can take in the excitement with live music courtesy of Ron Holm, drink specials and free appetizers. Fans can enter the Blues Flame Lounge inside the BMO Harris Bank Center through the upper concourse entrance off Elm Street near the Box Office.

Golf Rockford Night: The first 1,000 fans (21-and-over) through the gates will receive a free IceHogs "Jeff cap" courtesy of Bud Light. There will be a variety of different golf exhibits and vendors throughout the night for fans to participate on the concourse and on the ice during the intermissions for an opportunity to win golf passes thanks to Rockford Park District.

Match Up: The IceHogs host the Grand Rapids Griffins as the two clubs wrap up their series season. After Wednesday’s 6-1 loss, Rockford holds 3-3-1-0 this year against the Griffins and 27-18-2-4 all-time. The pair of Midwest Division teams are separated by five points in a race for the division lead.

Saturday, April 4, 2015 vs. Rochester Americans

Time: 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center.

Riverside Dental Giveaway: The first 2,500 fans through the gates will take home an IceHogs Garden Gnome courtesy of Riverside Dental.

BMO Harris Bank Sock Drive: Fans can donate a pair of new socks at the BMO Harris Bank Center will receive a free IceHogs ticket to either the game on Tuesday, Apr. 7 or Wednesday, Apr. 15 presented by BMO Harris Bank. In addition to the voucher for the game, those who make a donation will also receive a voucher for one (1) free item from Beefaroo’s B-Fit menu. The socks collected will be donated to the United Way’s Project Under Share.

Match Up: The IceHogs welcome the Rochester Americans for the first and only time of the 2014-15 campaign. The Americans last visit to the BMO Harris Bank Center came on March 4 of last season and the IceHogs earned a 4-2 victory. The Hogs fell 3-2 in the lone meeting this season back on Oct. 22 in New York. Rockford has defeated the Americans in three previous times at the BMO Harris Bank Center and own a 4-3-0-0 all-time record versus Rochester.

Fan Experience: Fans attending either game, can upgrade their experience at the game by visiting the IceHogs website from their smartphones. Some of the upgrades include, a visit from Hammy to your seat location, postgame meet and greet, a seat upgrade and more.

Tickets: Tickets are still available for both games and they 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 Information: All games are broadcast locally live on 23.2 Antenna TV or can be seen online at ahllive.com, along with a free audio broadcast of the game. Follow along on Twitter (@goIceHogs) for live updates throughout the game.