IceHogs and Wild Clash for Final Time Tonight in Des Moines

Des Moines, IA – After clinching a playoff spot with a win over the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, the IceHogs fell to the Iowa Wild 5-3 on Sunday. But tonight the two team’s face off for the twelfth and final time of the regular season at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA at 6:00 p.m.

Tune In LIVE on the IceHogs Broadcast Network Presented by BMO Harris Bank

Watch and listen to tonight’s game and every game this season on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO Harris Bank! Tune in on 23.3 Circle TV and listen from your favorite device, at home or on the road at IceHogs.com and on the IceHogs app! Fans can also tune in on all of Mid-West Family’s local stations including 104.9 The X, B103, 95.3 The Bull, and Rockford Greatest Hits 100.5 and featured on Rock River Current, the Stateline’s premier source for local events, news and culture.

Playoff Picture Panning Out

The IceHogs clinched the playoffs on Saturday with a win over the Manitoba Moose. On Sunday, they fell 5-3 to Iowa, which kept the Wild’s playoff hopes for that fifth and final spot alive. But last night the Texas Stars defeated the Moose to officially clinch that last spot, leaving Iowa out of the playoff picture.

Reichel New Record Holder

Despite the loss, with two assists on Sunday against the Wild, Rockford IceHogs forward Lukas Reichel became the greatest rookie scorer in team history, netting his 52nd and 53rd points of the season and passing Vinnie Hinostroza’s 51 points during the 2015-16 season.

Altybarmakian Heating Up

With playoffs right around the corner, IceHogs forward Andrei Altybarmakian has picked the right time to find is groove. He comes into tonight on a five-game goal streak and 10 total on the season. His most recent goal came in the first period of Sunday’s game when he fired a shot from center ice that Wild netminder Zane McIntyre missed with the glove hand.

Game Notes, Rosters and Information

Watch and listen to the action on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO Harris Bank! Tune in from your favorite device, at home or on the road at IceHogs.com and on the IceHogs app!

Fans can also watch every IceHogs home game and select road games this season on 23.3 Circle TV and every game on AHLTV and listen in on all of Mid-West Family’s local stations including 104.9 The X, B103, 95.3 The Bull, and Rockford Greatest Hits 100.5 and featured on Rock River Current.

2021-22 Regular-Season Records

Rockford: 36-28-4-1, (4th, Central Division)

Iowa: 32-30-4-5, (6th, Central Division)

2021-22 Head-to-Head Schedule

Fri. Oct. 22 @ Iowa: 6-3 Loss Recap & Highlights

Sat. Oct. 23 @ Iowa: 5-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Wed. Nov. 10 vs Iowa: 4-3 Loss (OT) Recap & Highlights

Wed. Dec. 8 vs Iowa: 4-3 Win (SO) Recap & Highlights

Wed. Jan. 26 vs Iowa: 2-1 Loss (OT) Recap & Highlights

Fri. Feb. 4 @ Iowa: 4-2 Win Recap & Highlights

Sat. Feb. 5 vs Iowa: 4-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Tues. Feb. 15 vs Iowa: 3-2 Win (SO) Recap & Highlights

Fri. Feb. 25 @ Iowa: 4-3 Loss Recap & Highlights

Fri. Mar. 25 @ Iowa, 5-4 Loss (OT) Recap & Highlights

Sun. Apr. 24 vs Iowa 5PM, 5-3 Loss Recap & Highlights

Wed., Apr. 27 at Iowa 6PM

IceHogs vs. Wild 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record

3-5-3-0

IceHogs vs. Wild, All-Time

42-34-8-3

Head Coaches
Rockford: Anders Sorensen (4th season with IceHogs, 1st as Interim Head Coach)

Iowa: Tim Army (4th season with Wild)

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Iowa: Minnesota Wild