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IceHogs Back on Home Ice Tonight Against Milwaukee

Pregame Preview WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 2 2022

Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs return home from a weekend road trip with stops in Milwaukee and Chicago to host the Milwaukee Admirals tonight at 7 PM at BMO Harris Bank Arena. Tonight is the seventh of 12 meetings between the two clubs this season.

Know Before You Go – Join us Tonight at the BMO!

Wear Your Mask - All fans entering the BMO Harris Bank Center over the age of two are required to wear a face mask that completely covers their nose and mouth, except when actively eating or drinking.

Your Phone is Your Ticket - All guests are required to enter IceHogs home games at the BMO Harris Bank Center using a mobile ticket. Be sure to download the IceHogs mobile app, as no printouts or screenshots will be accepted. Download the IceHogs app here!

Leave Your Bags/Purses at Home - The Rockford IceHogs and BMO Harris Bank Center will continue to enforce their clear-bag gameday policy. Clear Back Policy

Cashless Payments Only - Don’t forget the BMO Harris Bank Center is a fully cashless arena; cash will not be accepted for food, beverage, and merchandise purchases.

IceHogs and Admirals Clash on a Winning Weekday Tonight

The IceHogs host the Admirals tonight on a Winning Weekday! If the IceHogs win, YOU WIN! If the IceHogs grab the victory, every fan in attendance will receive a FREE ticket to the next IceHogs weekday game (Tuesday, February 15 vs. Iowa)! Buy Tickets

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 premiere source for local events, news and culture.

IceHogs Game Preview: IceHogs vs. Admirals - 2/2/22


Reichel Racking up the Points

Rockford rookie forward Lukas Reichel finished the month of January with a team-high 12 points, including four goals and eight assists. Prior to last Saturday’s game Reichel was carrying a season-high seven-game point streak dating from Jan. 7 to Jan. 28.

Altybarmakian Only One to Get to Ingram

On Monday the AHL announced Milwaukee goaltender Connor Ingram was selected as AHL Player of the Week. Ingram stopped 92 of the 93 shots he faced in three starts last week (3-0-0, 0.33, .989), including his league-leading third and fourth shutouts of the season. The only goal he allowed last week was to IceHogs forward Andrei Altybarmakian on Friday.

IceHogs and Admirals Renew Rivalry

The IceHogs are 3-2-1-0 against the Admirals in the head-to-head series this season with the clubs most recently meeting this past Friday. After the IceHogs skated away with a 6-2 win at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Jan. 8 the Admirals took a 2-1 overtime win on their home ice on January 28.

Admirals Picking Up the Pace

After Milwaukee’s 5-0 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins Saturday night, the Admirals have now won six consecutive games and have recorded points in eight straight contests (6-0-0-2). With Saturday’s win, Milwaukee moved over the .500 mark (19-18-2-2) for the first time since opening night.

Game Notes, Rosters and Information


The IceHogs then hit the road for a home-and-home series with the Iowa Wild this weekend. Rockford will travel to Des Moines, IA on Friday, February 4 for a 7PM puck drop in Wells Fargo Arena. The two teams will face off again in Rockford on Saturday, February 5 at 6PM at BMO Harris Bank Arena. Tune in to the action on the IceHogs Broadcast Network presented by BMO Harris Bank Center!

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: 16-14-3-1 (3rd, Central Division)

Milwaukee: 19-18-2-2 (5th, Central Division)

2021-22 Head-to-Head Schedule (Home Games in Bold):

Fri., Nov. 26 vs. Milwaukee, 2-5 Loss Recap & Highlights

Sun., Nov. 28 vs. Milwaukee, 2-1 Win Recap & Highlights

Wed., Dec. 1 at Milwaukee, 3-1 Win Recap & Highlights

Tue., Dec. 21 vs. Milwaukee, 0-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Sat., Jan. 8 at Milwaukee, 6-2 Win Recap & Highlights

Fri., Jan. 28 at Milwaukee, 1-2 Loss (OT) Recap & Highlights

Wed., Feb. 2 vs. Milwaukee

Wed., Feb. 16 at Milwaukee

Fri., Mar. 11 at Milwaukee

Sun., Mar. 20 vs. Milwaukee

Tues. Mar. 29 vs. Milwaukee

Fri., Apr. 29 at Milwaukee

IceHogs vs. Admirals 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record
3-2-1-0

IceHogs vs. Admirals, All-Time
66-64-9-10

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

Milwaukee: Karl Taylor (3rd season with Admirals)

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Milwaukee: Nashville Predators