IceHogs Have Chance to Clinch Playoffs on Home Ice Tonight

Rockford, IL– With a chance to officially clinch the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs tonight, the IceHogs are home taking on the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:00 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center! Tonight is the eighth and final meetings between the two clubs this season.

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

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 Bag 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.

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.

Rockford clinches a playoff berth on Wednesday with:
(a) a win vs. Grand Rapids, OR
(b) an OTL/SOL vs. Grand Rapids AND a Texas L/OTL/SOL/OTW/SOW at Milwaukee

Is Tonight the Night
With Rockford’s 4-3 win over the Chicago Wolves last night, paired with the Iowa Wild’s 5-2 win over the Grand Rapids Griffins, the IceHogs magic number to clinch their spot in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs is now just two. This means a win tonight is all Rockford needs to secure their birth.

Let’s Take a Look Back
Both Rockford and Grand Rapids come into tonight’s contest after playing last night as well. The IceHogs left Rosemont with a 4-3 win over the Chicago Wolves, while the Griffins fell 5-2 to the Wild. IceHogs forward Mike Hardman tallied two goals in the victory, while goaltender Cale Morris recorded a career-high 43 saves.

Slavin Continues to Shine
Rockford forward Josiah Slavin had an assist in last night’s victory over Chicago while also netting a goal and an assist in Sunday’s 5-1 win over Manitoba. After riding a four-game point streak to start the month of April, Slavin now has five goals and six assists in his last nine games.

Game Notes, Rosters and Information

After tonight’s matchup the IceHogs stay home for a busy weekend at the BMO! Rockford will host the Manitoba Moose on Saturday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. and the Iowa Wild on Sunday, April 24 at 5:00 p.m.

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: 35-26-4-1 (4^th, Central Division)
Grand Rapids: 31-32-6-2 (8^th, Central Division)

2021-22 Head-to-Head Schedule:

Oct. 15 at Grand Rapids, 6-1 Loss

Nov. 6 at Rockford, 2-1 Loss Recap & Highlights

Dec. 3 at Grand Rapids, 4-1 Win Recap & Highlights

Dec. 4 at Grand Rapids, 6-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Feb. 19 at Grand Rapids, 6 p.m. 5-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Feb. 20 at Rockford, 4 p.m., 5-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Mar. 19 at Rockford, 6 p.m., 5-1 Win Recap & Highlights

Apr. 20 at Rockford, 7 p.m.

IceHogs vs. Griffins 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record
2-5-0-0

IceHogs vs. Griffins, All-Time
55-48-5-4

Head Coaches
Rockford: Anders Sorensen (4th season with IceHogs, 1st as Interim Head Coach)
Grand Rapids: Ben Simon (4th season with Griffins)

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Grand Rapids: Detroit Red Wings