Hogs Look to Punch Postseason Ticket Tonight vs. Moose at the BMO

Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs look to make today the magic day as they head into tonight’s matchup with the Manitoba Moose needing just one point to clinch their spot in the 2022 Calder Cup Playoffs. Puck drop is 6:00 p.m. at the BMO and tonight is the eighth and final meeting 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.

IceHogs Closing in on Magic Number
Entering today’s contest, the IceHogs’ magic number to clinch a 2022 Calder Cup Playoff berth is one lone point. The scenarios for Rockford to clinch tonight include:

(a) a point vs. Manitoba, OR
(b) a Texas OTL/SOL at Iowa, OR
(c) a regulation finish in the Texas-Iowa game

Looks Familiar

The IceHogs and Moose just clashed with each other last weekend when Rockford traveled to Manitoba for matchups on Saturday and Sunday. The Moose took game one on Saturday 3-2, while the IceHogs responded right back with a dominating 5-1 win on Sunday. In the win, forwards Dylan McLaughlin and Josiah Slavin each recorded a goal and an assist.

Wrapping it Up

The IceHogs are down to just the final week of the regular season. Looking ahead, they’ll host the Iowa Wild at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow and then travel to Iowa for a 6:00 p.m. matchup on Wednesday, April 27. From there Rockford will take on the Milwaukee Admirals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29 before returning home for the final game of the season against the Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday April 30.

Game Notes, Rosters and Information

Listen to 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 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.

2021-22 Regular-Season Records:
Rockford: 35-27-4-1 (4^th in Central Division)
Manitoba: 38-22-5-2 (2^nd in Central Division)

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

Sun., Nov. 7 vs. Manitoba: W 4-3 Recap & Highlights

Thu., Mar. 3 at Manitoba: L 7-2 Recap & Highlights

Sat., Mar. 5 at Manitoba: L 5-3 Recap & Highlights

Wed., Mar. 23 vs. Manitoba: W 5-3 Recap & Highlights

Sat., Mar. 26 vs. Manitoba: W 4-0 Recap & Highlights

Sat., Apr. 16 at Manitoba: L 3-2 Recap & Highlights

Sun., Apr. 17 at Manitoba: W 5-1 Recap & Highlights

Sat., Apr. 23 vs. Manitoba:

IceHogs vs. Moose 2021-22 Head-to-Head Record
4-3-0-0

IceHogs vs. Moose, All-Time
22-23-3-3

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

NHL Affiliate
Rockford: Chicago Blackhawks
Manitoba: Winnipeg Jets