IceHogs and Monsters Begin Four-Game Mini Series Tonight at BMO Harris Bank Center

Rockford, Ill. – The Rockford IceHogs, proud American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL), welcome the Cleveland Monsters tonight at 6:00 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center for game three of their four-game homestand and their first contest of four consecutive meetings against the Monsters.

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Snap the Skid
The IceHogs look to snap a season-opening five-game winless streak (0-4-1-0) tonight against the Monsters. The stretch is the longest season-opening skid in team history after an 0-3-0-1 start to the 2012-13 season. The IceHogs picked up a 5-4 win over Charlotte in Game 5 of the campaign on Oct. 21, 2012.

Regula Picks Up First Pro Goal
Defenseman Alec Regula earned his first professional goal in the IceHogs’ most recent contest, a 3-1 loss to Grand Rapids on Thursday at the BMO.

Mini Playoff Series
The IceHogs and Monsters begin their four-game head-to-head series tonight and start a stretch of four consecutive meetings against each other. The Hogs and Monsters battle again tomorrow, Feb. 23 at BMO Harris Bank Center before both clubs head to Cleveland, OH to meet on Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. CT and Saturday, Feb. 28 at Noon.

IceHogs vs. Monsters: A History
Last season, the IceHogs battled the Monsters four times, with Cleveland earning a 3-1-0 head-to-head record. The Hogs earned the win in their most recent meeting, 4-1, on Feb. 15, 2020 at BMO Harris Bank Center. Over the last five seasons, the IceHogs are 13-17-1-1 against the Monsters at 10-6-0-0 against them at BMO Harris Bank Center.

Cleveland Joins Central Division for 2020-21 Season
This season, the Cleveland Monsters return to the Central Division for the first time since the 2017-18 season. All-time, the IceHogs are 37-39-3-1 against the Monsters. The return to the Central is temporary as the Monsters are expected to return to the North Division at the conclusion of the campaign.

Tyler! Good to See You
Former IceHogs forward Tyler Sikura returns to the Stateline for the first time since signing with the Monsters this past offseason. The Aurora, Ontario, native spent each of the last three seasons with the IceHogs (2017-20) totaling 92 points (44 goals, 48 assists) in 187 games, led the team with 34 points last season and was named the 12th team captain in team history on Nov. 29, 2019.

The Rockford IceHogs continue their four-game series against the Cleveland Monsters tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center! Fans can watch all of this season’s action LIVE on AHLTV and 23.2 Antenna TV WIFR (home games)! Tune in to every broadcast for free on SportsFanRadio 1330 AM, Sportsfanradio1330.com, IceHogs.com, and the IceHogs app!

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2020-21 Regular-Season Record:
Rockford: 0-4-1-0, 1 point (6th, Central Division)
Cleveland: 0-2-1-0, 1 point (5th, Central Division)

2019-20 Regular-Season Records:
Rockford: 29-30-2-2, 62 points (5th, Central Division)
Cleveland: 24-31-5-2, 55 points (8th, North Division)

2020-21 Head-to-Head Schedule:

Feb. 22 Monsters at IceHogs 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 23 Monsters at IceHogs 1:00 p.m.

Feb. 27 IceHogs at Monsters 6:00 p.m.

Feb. 28 IceHogs at Monsters 12:00 p.m.

IceHogs vs. Monsters, All-Time
37-39-3-1

Head Coaches
Rockford: Derek King (2nd season with IceHogs)
Cleveland: Mike Eaves (2nd season with Monsters)

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Cleveland: Columbus Blue Jackets