Rockford, IL – The Rockford IceHogs announced today that BMO Center will feature new, state-of-the-art digital dashboards that will be unveiled during the team’s games Saturday, December 27 Game vs. Texas Stars 7pm
BMO Center is one of the first venues in North America to display these 360-degree LED panels, and the first to display from competitive sports systemthe world leader in hockey dashboards and arena systems. The boards surrounding the playing field at BMO Center will provide an incredible entertainment experience for IceHogs fans and corporate partners.
“We are excited to light up the BMO Center with Athletica Crystalplex Live LED digital dashboard technology,” said IceHogs President of Business Operations. Ryan Snyder. “Over the past five years, BMO Center has spent more than $30 million in improvements focused on improving the overall fan experience, including major technology upgrades last summer to video production and smart lighting equipment. Now, with the addition of backlit LED panels, the entire visual experience of an IceHogs game will come to life, from the ice to the rafters and everywhere in between.”
This announcement is one of many upgrades BMO Center has made over the past five years and is a testament to the investment in the downtown arena by the City of Rockford, the Chicago Blackhawks, IceHogs, Winnebago County, the State of Illinois and RAVE (Rockford Regional Venues and Entertainment Authority).
“We are excited to launch the new Athletica Dasher board and continue to invest in enhancements to enhance the experience for fans and athletes at the BMO Center.” Gretchen Gilmoregeneral manager of the BMO Center. “We are fortunate to be able to reinvest in this facility each year and remain committed to providing a first-class venue for our community, team and guests.”
The new digital dashboard provides businesses across the state line with exciting opportunities for unique sponsorship arrangements and branding.
“IceHog fans can look forward to an even more immersive and exciting atmosphere,” said Sandra Hallcontract research organization Athletica Sports Systems, Inc.. “We’re excited to leverage this real-time technology to enable greater connection to the on-ice action and create unique branding opportunities for the team’s sponsorship partners.”
During the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic on February 10-11, BMO Center will be able to enhance the entertainment value of the league’s biggest events like never before.
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About Rockford Ice Pigs: The Rockford IceHogs have been a fixture in the Rockford community since 1999 and have hosted hockey games at Stateline for more than two decades. The IceHogs are a member of the American Hockey League (AHL) and an affiliate of the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League. Since the team's inception, more than 170 IceHogs skaters have gone on to play in the NHL, with more than 130 of those players playing for the Blackhawks. The IceHogs provide family-friendly and affordable entertainment while developing the NHL's future stars. The IceHogs Community Fund has provided more than $400,000 in grants through multiple initiatives that have made a positive social impact by making the Rockford area a better place to work, live and play. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit icehogs.com.
