Chirps from Center Ice

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Who: Rockford IceHogs

Where: BMO Harris Bank Center

When: 7:00 p.m.

Last Game: Last night against Grand Rapids, the Pens won 4-2. Garrett Wilson scored a power play goal in the third period to tie it, then added an empty net goal to seal it. For Rockford, the IceHogs were up in Milwaukee and lost 4-1. Cody Franson scored the goal for Rockford in the loss.

Last Meeting: Last Friday in Wilkes-Barre, the Penguins beat the IceHogs 6-3. Tom Kostopoulos returned and had two assists. Daniel Sprong had a goal and an assist. IceHoggs rallied late with two goals but ran out of time.

Record: For WBS: 33-16-4-1 (71 pts., 2nd place Atlantic Division) // For RFD: 28-24-3-3 (62 pts., 5th place Central Division)

Referee(s): Shaun Davis / Jesse Gour

Linesmen: Jameson Gronert / Ian McCambridge

Why You Should Care: Penguins look to keep the momentum rolling with another strong outing against Rockford. More of the same will be needed against a Rockford team which is looking to get back into the mix in the Central Division playoff race.

Other Game to Watch: Rochester and Toronto has been a North Division matchup which has been fun to watch. They meet again  this afternoon in Toronto.

Next Five Games: @ MIL 3/4, @ BNG 3/9, vs. GR 3/10, @ CHA 3/13, @ CHA 3/14