Rockford IceHogs Host AHL All-Star Classic February 10-11!
We are proud to recognize and celebrate the support of the Rockford IceHogs, whose Community Fund we've received the past two years, that has helped us build our scholarship program and help provide even more kids with the opportunity to play club soccer. Their commitment to the community and kids in sports helps us remove financial barriers and empowers talented individuals pursue their goals!
Over a year ago, the Rockford IceHogs, BMO Center, and the City of Rockford were selected to host the American Hockey League All-Star Classic events on Feb. 10-11, 2026. That event is now upon us!
When and what are the All-Star Classic events?
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7pm: AHL All-Star Skills Competition
The AHL All-Star Skills Competition tests the players in seven events, including Hardest Shot, Fastest Skater and Accuracy Shooting.
Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7pm: AHL All-Star Challenge
The AHL All-Star Challenge pits the leagues four divisions (Atlantic, North, Central, Pacific) against each other in a round-robin, three-on-three tournament.
Why is this an important event for Rockford?
This extraordinarily unique event has never been held in Illinois and has not been hosted by a Midwest city since 2004, making this a unique opportunity to showcase our city in the national (and international) spotlight as the events will be nationally televised on NHL Network in the Y.S. and on TSN in Canada. The event will bring in league representatives, players, staff, coaches, and fans from the 31 other AHL teams.
What's so cool about this event?
Since 1995, more than 94% of All-Star Classic participants have gone on to compete in the National Hockey League, including Cam Atkinson, Drake Batherson, Patrice Bergeron, Jordan Binnington, Thomas Bordeleaus, Jack Campbell, John Carlson, Logan Couture, Thatcher Demko, Connor Hellebuyck, Tristian Jarry, Kaapo Kahkonen, Jordan Kyrou, Honathan Marchessault, JAcob Markstrom, Brandon contour, William Nylander, Kyle Palmieri, Mikko Rantanen, Dylan Strome, Linus Ullmark, Vitek Vanecek, and Mats Zuccarello.
How can you support?
Show up and show out! Buy tickets to one or both events and help us fill the BMO Center to show the U.S. and Canada what Rockford is all about. Filling the building both days will also help up raise significant money for the IceHogs Community Fund as we will be executing our 50/50 raffle and other fundraising activities at both All-Star Classic events, ensuring we will be able to continue to support numerous local non-profit organizations with grants and scholarships!
You can buy tickets for both All-Star Classic events now at: https://www.gofevo.com/group/Communityfund
Event is at Capacity and is no longer taking any other registration.
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