American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson has announced that the league’s Board of Governors has approved moving the anticipated start date of the 2020-21 season to February 5, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis.

The AHL continues to work with its member clubs to monitor developments and local guidelines in all 31 league cities. Further details regarding the 2020-21 American Hockey League season is still to be determined.

At the recommendation of the AHL’s Return to Play Task Force, the Board of Governors has approved moving the anticipated start of the 2020-21 regular season to December 4, 2020, due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis. The AHL will continue to work with its member clubs to monitor developments and local guidelines in all 31 league cities

Further details regarding the 2020-21 American Hockey League schedule are still to be determined.

*UPDATE - March 30, 2020*

*UPDATE - March 20, 2020*

As we continue to monitor updates on COVID-19 and the impact in our Stateline community, the Rockford IceHogs front office communication open. For all inquiries surrounding tickets and partnerships with the IceHogs and BMO Harris Bank Center, please contact Director of Sales Julie Johnson at jjohnson@asmrockford.com and Assistant Manager of Ticket Coordinators Ryan Woodrow at woodrowr@icehogs.com.

For all communications needs surrounding the organization and team, please contact Communications Coordinator and Broadcaster Joseph Zakrzewski at zakrzewskij@icehogs.com. Thank you!

*UPDATE - March 16, 2020*

The American Hockey League has advised its clubs that the indefinite suspension of AHL play will not be lifted before May.

The League is recommending that teams facilitate the return of AHL players to their primary residences.

Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs, proud American Hockey League affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, announced, alongside with the AHL, the suspension of play until further notice due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scheduled Rockford IceHogs at BMO Harris Bank Center that have been suspended include:

• Wednesday, March 18 vs. Milwaukee
• Saturday, March 21 vs. Iowa
• Tuesday, March 24 vs. Texas
• Sunday, March 29 vs. Chicago
• Friday, April 3 vs. Chicago
• Saturday, April 11 vs. Iowa

IceHogs Ticket Information:

The remaining six Rockford IceHogs games have been postponed. Tickets already purchased for a postponed game will be honored when the game is rescheduled. If games are not played or played in an empty arena, fans will have the option to receive a credit for a future game or a refund.

If you require an immediate refund for single-game ticket purchases, please contact the original point of purchase. Ticketmaster Fan Support may be reached HERE. For all tickets purchased at the box office, refunds can be made in person during normal BMO Harris Bank Center box office hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Full season, partial season and group ticket purchases will also remain valid for the rescheduled games. Persons with questions regarding these tickets should contact their IceHogs Account Executive or call 815-968-5222.

2019-20 IceHogs AHL Season FAQ:

I have tickets for an upcoming game. What should I do?

Ticket owners are invited to keep their tickets for the games initially scheduled. Ticket owners will be contacted at a later date with further details, as events unfold.

I received a free ticket voucher from the IceHogs Fan Survey for the March 18th game. Can I still receive my free ticket?

All ticket vouchers earned for the Wednesday, March 18th game by completing the 2019-20 Rockford IceHogs Fan Survey can redeem their voucher for the rescheduled game.

Is the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office/Oink Outfitters Team Store still open?

The BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office and Oink Outfitters Team Store is open Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00
PM.

Will the IceHogs still be practicing or participating in events?

No team practices or events will be held until further notice.

Alongside the AHL, the Rockford IceHogs and BMO Harris Bank Center will continue to closely monitor this situation. We appreciate the understanding and patience of our fans, guests and partners during this unprecedented situation.