The Chicago Wolves released their 2021-22 American Hockey League schedule last week that features 16 Saturday nights and 11 Sunday afternoons at Allstate Arena as part of the team’s 76-game schedule.
Head coach Ryan Warsofsky’s squad will begin the defense of its Central Division championship at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, when the Wolves will play host to the Rockford IceHogs for its 28th season opener. The Wolves were 8-2-0-1 against the IceHogs last season on the way to capturing the Central Division championship for the fourth time in the last five seasons.
The Wolves’ schedule calls for 12 matchups against the IceHogs this season. The Wolves heighten their rivalries with the other Central Division teams: Grand Rapids, Iowa, Manitoba, Milwaukee, Rockford and Texas. The Wolves will meet the Cleveland Monsters and Toronto Marlies on multiple occasions.
Led by Warsofsky and assistant coaches Patrick Dwyer and Bob Nardella, the Wolves expect to feature a championship-caliber roster loaded with Carolina Hurricanes prospects. The Wolves’ NHL partner, which won the Central Division last season and posted the third-best winning percentage in the league, boasts a well-stocked roster at all levels.
“We are excited to be returning to Allstate Arena and playing a full 76-game schedule,” said Wolves general manager Wendell Young. “We are looking forward to fulfilling our primary goals: Bringing a fifth championship to our fans and developing the Carolina Hurricanes’ prospects. With our schedule heavy within the Division, our rivalries should be at a peak.”
More details about the upcoming season, including the team’s promotional calendar and viewing options for the at-home audience — will be released soon.
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— Chicago Wolves