Rockford, IL – The IceHogs fell to the Wolves 3-2 Saturday night inside the BMO Center. Chicago wins the first of twelve total matchups in the regular season between the in-state rivals.
Chicago jumped on top just 1:52 into regulation thanks to Tyson Jost’s first goal of the year. He beat Rockford goaltender Mitchell Weeks for the 1-0 lead. The IceHogs responded quickly when on the man-advantage. Brett Seney deflected in his first of the season, his 100th professional goal.
The Wolves countered with two goals in 58 seconds. Brendan Lemieux banged home a rebound to restore Chicago’s lead at 2-1. Moments later, it was Noel Gunler who snapped a shot from the far circle and found twine and gave the visitors a 3-1 advantage.
