Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs introduced at this time that the BMO Heart will function model new, state-of-the-art digital dasher boards that can be unveiled throughout the staff’s Saturday, Dec. 27 sport in opposition to the Texas Stars at 7 p.m.
The BMO Heart is without doubt one of the first arenas in North America to show these 360-degree LED boards and is the primary to showcase the digital dasher boards from Athletica Sport Programs, a world chief in hockey dasher board and area methods. The boards surrounding the taking part in floor on the BMO Heart will present an unbelievable leisure expertise for IceHogs followers and company companions.
“We’re extraordinarily excited to gentle up the BMO Heart with the Athletica Crystaplex Reside LED digital dasher board expertise,” mentioned IceHogs President of Enterprise Operations, Ryan Snider. “Over the previous 5 years, the BMO Heart has undergone greater than $30 million in enhancements targeted on bettering the general fan expertise, together with vital expertise upgrades final summer season to video manufacturing and clever lighting gear. Now with the addition of backlit LED dasher boards, the complete visible expertise at an IceHogs sport will come to life from ice stage to the rafters, and in every single place in between.”
The announcement comes as one of many many latest upgrades the BMO Heart has obtained over the past 5 years and is a testomony to the funding from the Metropolis of Rockford, Chicago Blackhawks, the IceHogs, Winnebago County, the State of Illinois, and RAVE (Rockford Space Venues & Leisure Authority) within the downtown area.
“We’re excited to debut the brand new Athletica Dasher Boards and proceed investing in enhancements that elevate the fan and athlete expertise on the BMO Heart,” mentioned Gretchen Gilmore, Common Supervisor of the BMO Heart. “We’re lucky to be able to reinvest within the facility annually and stay dedicated to offering a first-class venue for our group, groups, and company.”
The brand new digital dasher boards present an thrilling alternative for distinctive sponsorship placement and branding for companies throughout the Stateline.
“IceHog’s followers can sit up for an elevated immersive and electrifying ambiance” mentioned Sandra Corridor, CRO of Athletica Sport Programs Inc. “We’re thrilled to carry this real-time expertise to allow nearer connection to the on-ice motion and create distinctive branding alternatives for the staff’s sponsorship companions.”
Throughout the 2026 AHL All-Star Traditional on February 10 and 11, the BMO Heart could have the power to up the leisure worth of the league’s marquee occasion in contrast to ever earlier than.
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ABOUT THE ROCKFORD ICEHOGS: The Rockford IceHogs have been a fixture within the Rockford group since 1999, internet hosting hockey within the Stateline for over 20 years. The IceHogs are a member of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the affiliate to the Nationwide Hockey League’s Chicago Blackhawks. For the reason that staff’s inception, over 170 IceHogs skaters have gone on to play within the NHL, with over 130 suiting up for the Blackhawks. The IceHogs present household pleasant and reasonably priced leisure, whereas growing the longer term stars of the NHL. The IceHogs Neighborhood Fund has invested a optimistic social affect by awarding over $400,000 in grants via initiatives that make the Rockford area a greater place to work, reside, and play. To be taught extra and purchase tickets, go to icehogs.com.
