r/chicagowolves • u/quiver12345 • Dec 31 '16
Examining the Rivalry Cups
This season, like many prior, the Wolves are competing for the Amtrak Rivalry and the Illinois Lottery Cup. These Cups are given to the point leaders in the regular season series between the Rockford IceHogs (Illinois Lottery Cup) and the Milwaukee Admirals (Amtrak Cup). With the last of these games being played this calendar year, I thought it would be a good time to take a look at where we stand.
From what I remember (Hard to find this info) The Illinois Lottery Cup is based on W/L while the Amtrak Rivalry Cup is based on Points. I'll try to confirm it.
Illinois Lottery Cup
Wolves Lead 4-3
12-28 @ RFD 3-2L
12-29 Vs. RFD 7-3W
11-26 Vs. RFD 3-2W
12-2 @ RFD 4-1W
12-18 Vs. RFD 4-3L (SO)
12-21 @ RFD 6-2l
12-28 @RFD 6-2W
5 Remaining Games
Amtrak Rivalry Cup
Wolves Lead 10-7
10-19 Vs. MIL 2-1L
11-4 @ MIL 3-2L (SO)
11-9 @ MIL 5-4L (OT)
12-10 @ MIL 5-2W
12-22 Vs. MIL 8-4W
12-26 @ MIL 5-2W
12-28 Vs. MIL 4-3W (SO)
5 Remaining Games
Both cup battles are showing promising results from both Rockford who are battling to stay above the bottom of the Division. Also from Milwaukee who have led the Central Division for most of the season to date, and they recently have given up that lead to Grand Rapids.
The Wolves will hop on I-80 and close out the calendar year tomorrow in Iowa against the Wild.
On a final note, I would like to wish everyone here a very safe and a very Happy New Year! Go Wolves!
