The Rockford IceHogs kick off the 2023-24 campaign with the Opening Night Block Party presented by Hard Rock Casino-Rockford on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 4-6:30 p.m. outside the BMO Center. The season kick-off celebration will feature the Rockford-based band AudioDrive, local food trucks, fun activities, giveaways, and a red-carpet walk by IceHogs players prior to the team’s home opener against the Chicago Wolves inside the BMO at 7