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Milwaukee, WI Preseason Matchup: IceHogs vs. Admirals

• The Rockford IceHogs return to action for a preseason game against the Milwaukee Admirals at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
• Key Player: Captain Brett Seney returns for his fifth season with the IceHogs after being released from his Blackhawks PTO.

The Matchup

• Last Meeting: On March 11, 2026, the IceHogs faced the Admirals but lost in overtime (2-1), with Jordan Oesterle scoring the game-winner for Milwaukee.

2025-26 Team Leaders

• Rockford:

  • Points: Brett Seney – 51
  • Goals: Nick Lardis – 18
  • Assists: Brett Seney – 34

• Milwaukee:

  • Points: Jake Lucchini – 50
  • Goals: Cole O’Hara – 19
  • Assists: Ryan Ufko & Jake Lucchini – 33

Three Things to Know

1. Preseason Games: IceHogs play two preseason games against the Admirals: one today and another on September 28 at 11:00 a.m.
2. Coach: Jared Nightingale, head coach and former IceHogs captain, returns for his second season, aiming to improve from a challenging last season.
3. AHL Preseason Kickoff: Ten teams, including the Manitoba Moose and Iowa Wild, began their preseason on September 25.

Upcoming Matchups

• Preseason:
  • 9/26/26 @ Milwaukee – 6:00 p.m.
  • 9/28/26 vs Milwaukee – 11:00 a.m.
• Regular Season Start: 10/3/26 vs Milwaukee – 7:00 p.m.

Tickets for the home preseason opener on September 26 can be purchased here.

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