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COVID-19 protocols force postponement of Wolves-IceHogs games

The Wolves’ game Sunday against Grand Rapids also was postponed.

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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The Wolves’ next three games were postponed because of the AHL’s COVID-19 protocols.

The Wolves’ next three games were postponed because of the AHL’s COVID-19 protocols.

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The Rockford IceHogs’ weekend games against the Wolves have been postponed due to the league’s COVID-19 protocols, the AHL announced Thursday. The teams had a home-and-home series set for Friday in Rockford and Saturday in Rosemont.

The Wolves’ game Sunday against Grand Rapids also was postponed. 

The teams plan to reschedule these games, but dates have not been set. Fans can exchange tickets for another game.

The Wolves, who are on a team-record 12-game winning streak, are next scheduled to play on Jan. 7 at Rockford. The next home game is scheduled for Jan. 8 against Iowa.

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