Rockford Returns Home for Back-to-Back Matchups with Texas

Rockford, IL- The Rockford IceHogs return home for back-to-back weekend games with the Texas Stars tonight at 6:00 p.m. at BMO Harris Bank Center! Tonight is the seventh of eight meetings and final weekend series between the two Central Division clubs this season.

Make sure you get to the BMO early because the first 1,500 fans in the building will receive a collectible IceHogs fleece blanket presented by Dental Dimensions!

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.

Season Series All Comes Down to the Weekend

Entering the weekend, the IceHogs look to gain critical points in the Central Division standings with the opportunity to win the season series against the Stars. Heading into tonight’s matchup the IceHogs hold a 3-3-0-0 against Texas. Rockford looks to snap their three-game losing streak after a weekend sweep by the Grand Rapids Griffins and a 4-3 loss to the Iowa Wild last night.

Salvin Pavin’ the Way

In his first game back as an IceHog after being up with the Blackhawks since early February, forward Josiah Slavin scored twice in last night’s contest against the Wild for his first multi-goal game of the season. It was Slavin’s fifth and sixth goals of the year and first goal as an IceHog since Nov. 19.

Mitchell On a Roll

IceHogs defenseman Ian Mitchell has hit stride, recording five goals and four assists in his last nine games. Mitchell is also tied for first among AHL blueliners with four power play goals and three game-winning goals. Additionally, Mitchell’s two shootout-winning goals rank first in the league as well.

Game Notes, Rosters and Information

After tomorrow’s rematch, the IceHogs will start a five-game road trip beginning in Winnipeg, Manitoba when they take on the Manitoba Moose on Thursday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. From there the IceHogs will make stops in Milwaukee and Cleveland before returning home to take on Grand Rapids on Saturday, March 19 at 6:00 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: 21-19-3-1, 4^th in Central Division
Texas: 17-18-5-4, 7^th in Central Division

2021-22 Head-to-Head Schedule (all times Central):

Thu., Oct. 28 @ Texas: 4-1 Loss Recap & Highlights

Sat., Oct. 30 @ Texas: 4-3 Win Recap & Highlights

Fri., Dec. 17 @ Texas: 3-1 Win Recap & Highlights

Sat., Dec. 18 @ Texas: 3-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Fri., Jan. 21 vs. Texas: 5-2 Loss Recap & Highlights

Sat., Jan. 22 vs. Texas: 3-2 Shootout Win Recap & Highlights

Sat., Feb. 26 vs. Texas:

Sun., Feb. 27 vs. Texas:

IceHogs vs. Stars 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record
3-3-0-0

IceHogs vs. Stars, All-Time
31-20-4-4

Head Coaches
Rockford: Anders Sorensen (4th season with IceHogs, 1st as Interim Head Coach)
Texas: Neil Graham (3rd season with Stars)

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Texas: Dallas Stars