Hershey Bears vs Rockford IceHogs predictions, Jan 03, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Hershey Bears

Rockford IceHogs

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In an upcoming AHL hockey clash on January 3, 2026, the Hershey Bears will face off against the Rockford IceHogs at home. The Hershey Bears have managed to secure just one victory in their last five matches, while the Rockford IceHogs have fared slightly better with two wins in their recent outings.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Hershey Bears with odds of 1.92 for a home win, compared to 3.16 for an away win for the Rockford IceHogs. According to our model prediction, the Hershey Bears have a 51.6% chance of securing a win, with a 23.8% chance of a draw and a 27.5% chance of an away win for the Rockford IceHogs.

Both teams will be looking to capitalize on their opponent’s recent form and tactical strengths to secure a much-needed victory. It is expected to be a closely contested match with both teams giving it their all on the ice. As always in sports, anything can happen, and the outcome of this matchup is far from certain.

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Hershey
48.3%		 Draw
22.6%		 Rockford
29.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.87 4.1 3.23
Pinnacle 1.92 4.16 3.16
Best for US Customers 1.87 3.8 3

Latest Results

31.12.25 Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Hershey Bears – 3:0
28.12.25 Hershey Bears – Charlotte Checkers – 2:3
27.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 5:2
21.12.25 Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins – Hershey Bears – 3:1
20.12.25 Hershey Bears – Bridgeport Islanders – 4:1		 31.12.25 Rockford IceHogs – Chicago Wolves – 2:3
30.12.25 Milwaukee Admirals – Rockford IceHogs – 3:0
27.12.25 Rockford IceHogs – Texas Stars – 8:4
21.12.25 Manitoba Moose – Rockford IceHogs – 4:1
20.12.25 Manitoba Moose – Rockford IceHogs – 3:7

Facts

  • Enjoy a game between evenly matched mid-table sides (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Recent form of Hershey has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Rockford has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Hershey could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Hershey won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 8:16. (average 2:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Hershey won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:6. (average 3:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.02.19 Hershey Bears – Rockford IceHogs – 3:2 penalties
    14.10.18 Rockford IceHogs – Hershey Bears – 5:2
    24.02.18 Hershey Bears – Rockford IceHogs – 3:4 OT
    22.10.17 Rockford IceHogs – Hershey Bears – 5:0

    Standings

    2025/26

    Atlantic Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 33 19 3 3 8 109:81 47
    2 Providence Bruins 28 16 5 1 6 93:59 43
    3 Charlotte Checkers 29 15 3 2 9 88:77 38
    4 Lehigh Valley Phantoms 31 9 7 4 11 86:88 36
    5 Hershey Bears 29 11 3 1 14 77:83 29
    6 Springfield Thunderbirds 29 10 1 6 12 78:99 28
    7 Bridgeport Islanders 29 9 3 3 14 89:98 27
    8 Hartford Wolf Pack 29 9 1 5 14 76:96 25

    Central Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Grand Rapids Griffins 29 22 4 2 1 114:51 54
    2 Chicago Wolves 28 12 2 7 7 83:78 35
    3 Manitoba Moose 29 14 1 2 12 76:84 32
    4 Milwaukee Admirals 29 9 5 2 13 84:82 30
    5 Rockford IceHogs 32 9 4 3 16 90:103 29
    6 Texas Stars 30 7 4 4 15 77:99 26
    7 Iowa Wild 32 7 3 2 20 66:101 22

    Pacific Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Eagles 27 15 5 1 6 90:60 41
    2 San Jose Barracuda 30 13 5 2 10 98:97 38
    3 Ontario Reign 30 13 5 2 10 100:85 38
    4 Calgary Wranglers 33 9 5 8 11 94:111 36
    5 San Diego Gulls 29 11 3 7 8 90:73 35
    6 Coachella Valley Firebirds 29 8 7 4 10 101:102 34
    7 Bakersfield Condors 29 11 3 5 10 105:106 33
    8 Henderson Silver Knights 28 12 2 4 10 92:82 32
    9 Tucson Roadrunners 29 7 5 5 12 92:98 29
    10 Abbotsford Canucks 31 5 4 6 16 65:110 24

    North Division

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Laval Rocket 31 17 3 1 10 102:79 41
    2 Syracuse Crunch 30 16 1 2 11 102:82 36
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 31 11 5 2 13 93:102 34
    5 Belleville Senators 34 11 2 5 16 110:123 31
    6 Cleveland Monsters 29 8 5 5 11 71:78 31
    7 Utica Comets 28 5 2 5 16 60:92 19

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