HOGS HOST COUNTRY NIGHT FRIDAY WITH LIVE MUSIC FROM THE ETHAN BELL BAND

ROCKFORD, Ill – The Rockford IceHogs return home this Friday, March 1 to host Country Night, presented by Texas Roadhouse and 95.3 “The Bull,” against the Grand Rapids Griffins at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The contest will feature live music from local country band, The Ethan Bell Band, and the first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a free IceHogs bandanna.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 vs. GRAND RAPIDS GRIFFINS

Time: Puck drop is at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

95.3 “The Bull” Ticket Special: The Hogs are teaming up with 95.3 “The Bull” to offer fans specially discounted tickets for the game. Fans can purchase an Upper End Zone seat for just $9.53 by ordering online HERE or mentioning “The Bull Ticket Deal” on purchases through the Box Office. Discounted tickets will be available until puck drop of Friday’s game.

Bandanna Giveaway: The first 1,500 in attendance will receive a free IceHogs bandanna, courtesy of Texas Roadhouse. The bandanna is white and includes the IceHogs Hammy Crest logo printed in black font.

Country Night: Country Night, presented by Texas Roadhouse and 95.3 “The Bull,” will feature live music from the Chicago-based group, The Ethan Bell Band, beginning at 6 p.m. The band will perform on the stage behind section 101 before and after the IceHogs game and during each intermission.

Following the conclusion of the game, The Ethan Bell Band will flip around their instrument setup to play music facing out towards the concourse-area of the Kids Korner. Fans are invited to stop by that area of the BMO concourse to listen to the live music and enjoy additional drink specials during the postgame festivities.

The IceHogs will also play country music and host country-themed promotions/contests throughout their matchup against the Griffins.

Two-Buck Buds: Each Friday home game during the 2018-19 season features $2 Bud Light beers, courtesy of WXRX. The $2 beers can be purchased at most concession stands on the concourse through the end of second intermission.

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster location, by phone (815) 968-5222 or online at IceHogs.com.

Broadcast: Fans can tune in to all the action on WIFR’s 23.2 Antenna TV or Dish Network Channel 252, beginning with IceHogs Warmup 30 minutes prior to puck drop. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at sportsfanradio1330.com or Facebook.com/RockfordIceHogs, or watch live at Watchtheahl.com (subscription required). Fans can also follow in-game updates via the IceHogs’ Twitter, @goicehogs.

Clear-Bag Policy: The BMO Harris Bank Center will be enforcing its game-day, clear-bag policy. For details on the policy, CLICK HERE.