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HOGS HIT ROAD FOR DIVISION SHOWDOWN WITH ADS
ROCKFORD, Ill. -- The Rockford IceHogs seek to rebound from their first road loss of the season as they travel to Milwaukee to take on the division-rival Admirals at UWM Panther Arena.
Puck drop is 7 p.m. and fans can tune in to all the action on Cozi TV 23.3 or Dish Network Channel 252, beginning with IceHogs Warmup at 6:30 p.m. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at sportsfanradio1330.com or watch live at AHLlive.com (subscription required).
Matchup: The IceHogs and Admirals sit atop the Central division entering Friday’s game with Rockford maintaining a first-place ranking at 7-3-0-0 and Milwaukee just one spot in back of the Hogs at 5-3-0-0. The Admirals have struggled at home this season and now host the IceHogs with just one win in three games at UWM Panther Arena.
Forwards David Kampf and Vinnie Hinostroza, and blueliner Erik Gustafsson pace the Hogs in scoring against Milwaukee with four points apiece in the three-game series. Kampf has potted a team-high three goals with one assist, Hinostroza has split his point total with two goals and two helpers and Gustafsson boasts an IceHogs-best four assists against Milwaukee this year.
Between the pipes, Jeff Glass led Rockford to its lone win of the 2017-18 series on Oct. 21 at Milwaukee. The netminder stopped 28 of 30 pucks to help set the stage for the IceHogs’ 6-2 thumping of the Ads.
Milwaukee is led by Emil Pettersson, who ranks sixth in the league with 11 total points (4g, 7a) thus far this season, and Tyler Kelleher, who is ninth in the AHL in rookie scoring with seven points (5g, 2a). The duo has combined for 11 points in just three contests against Rockford this year.
Next Home Game: The IceHogs return to the BMO Harris Bank Center on Nov. 10 to take on the San Antonio Rampage on Pucks & Paws Night. Fans are invited to bring their dogs to the BMO for this special occasion, and the first 1,500 through the doors will receive a plush Otis dog toy, courtesy of Riverside Dental. For more info, click HERE. Tickets can be purchased at IceHogs.com, by calling (815) 968-5222 or in-person at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office.
