Hershey Bears vs Rockford IceHogs predictions, Jan 04, 2026

Jan 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Hershey Bears

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In an upcoming AHL matchup, the Hershey Bears will face off against the Rockford IceHogs on January 4, 2026 at home.

Both teams have had mixed results in their recent matches, with Hershey winning only 1 of their last 5 games, while Rockford has managed to win 2 of their last 5. This suggests that both teams are capable of producing solid performances on their day.

Bookmakers have given slight favoritism to the Hershey Bears with odds of 1.95 for a home win, compared to 3 for an away win for Rockford IceHogs. According to our model, there is a 47.7% probability of a home win, 21.9% probability of a draw, and a 30.6% probability of an away win.

Tactically, both teams will need to focus on their defensive strengths to shut down the opposition’s attacking threats. The outcome of this match is highly unpredictable and could go either way based on recent form and statistics. It promises to be an exciting and closely-fought contest between these two teams.

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Hershey
47.4%		 Draw
21.8%		 Rockford
30.8%

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Best for US Customers 1.95 4.25 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

  • This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ AHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Hershey is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Rockford has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Hershey might have a minor edge in this game.
  • 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 31 16 1 3 11 103:84 37
    3 Rochester Americans 30 12 4 4 10 101:93 36
    4 Toronto Marlies 32 11 6 2 13 95:103 36
    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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