HOG TALK RETURNS TO VINTAGE 501 TODAY

Rockford, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs, in conjunction with Vintage @ 501, announced the lineup for the team’s monthly talk show, Bud Light Hog Talk, which features players and coaches. Today's edition features a special 4 p.m. start time in celebration of the holiday.

The popular talk show is broadcast live from Vintage @ 501 in downtown Rockford on the first Monday of each month, typically from 6-7 p.m. However, today's show (Jan. 2) will run from 4-5 p.m. and marks the fourth broadcast of the season. It features goaltender Lars Johansson, defenseman Viktor Svedberg, and head coach Ted Dent.

Once a month, from October through April, IceHogs broadcasters Bob Mills and Kevin Peters help fans get to know each player and coach, review the previous week’s games and look ahead to the upcoming schedule.

The live show is a great chance for fans to meet the players and coaches, ask questions, sign up to win prizes courtesy of the IceHogs, and enjoy some great food and drink specials at Vintage 501 (501 E. State St).

For those unable to attend the show in person, Monday’s show will be available streaming live on WXRX.com.

The following are the scheduled dates for Hog Talk during the 2016-17 season:

• January 2
• February 6
• March 6
• April 3