This week in pictures features photos from the game in Rockford and the Breast Cancer Awareness Day match against Charlotte.
Chicago Wolves goaltender Jordan Binnington keeps his eye on the puck and makes the save against a diving Marko Dano during Friday’s 4-3 shootout loss at Rockford. Photo: Greg Hamill/Rockford IceHogs
Chicago Wolves forward Jeremy Welsh finds the back of the net on a power play during Friday’s shootout loss against the Ice Hogs, beating Michael Leighton from just outside the crease. Photo: Greg Hamill/Rockford IceHogs
Chicago Wolves winger Danny Kristo goes five-hole against Michael Leighton and scores in the first round of the shootout against Rockford on Friday night. Photo: Greg Hamill/Rockford IceHogs
Chicago Wolves goaltender Jordan Binnington signs a pink stick, which will eventually be auctioned off for A Silver Lining Foundation, ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
The Chicago Wolves’ pink sticks that players used during warmups and during the game are lined up and ready to go prior to Sunday’s game against the Charlotte Checkers on Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Chicago Wolves defenseman Konrad Abeltshauser goes all pink everything as he tapes his stick before Sunday’s afternoon matchup against Charlotte on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Chicago Wolves forward Ivan Barbashev gets accustomed to his pink stick during warmups on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Chicago Wolves National Anthem singer Wayne Messmer sings a stirring rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” while Hometown Hero Renee Hawkins is recognized for her bravery as she fights cancer after already beating the disease once on Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Debra Caccioppo, who is now cancer free, drops the ceremonial puck on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena prior to the Chicago Wolves matchup against Charlotte. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Hockey isn’t always this neat and symmetrical, but we’ll celebrate it when it is. Chicago Wolves winger Jordan Caron fires a shot on goal during his team’s 3-0 win over Charlotte on Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Dr. Sandy Goldberg, who founded A Silver Lining Foundation in 2002 after successfully battling breast cancer, chats with fans at the “Stick It To Breast Cancer” merchandise table on Breast Cancer Awareness Day. The Chicago Wolves have teamed up with ASLF for the past five years to raise money for the organization. Photo: Imran Javed/Chicago Wolves
Hey, guys, let me in there. Chicago Wolves center Ivan Barbashev joins a couple of Charlotte Checkers battling for the puck during Sunday’s Breast Cancer Awareness matchup. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Skates takes a moment to strike a pose during the Chicago Wolves’ 3-0 shutout win over the Checkers on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
It was a busy and fun day at Allstate Arena on Sunday afternoon as a flash mob also broke out during the Chicago Wolves’ win against Charlotte on Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Photo: Imran Javed/Chicago Wolves
Charlotte Checkers goaltender Drew MacIntyre is the only sad hockey player in this image, as Magnus Paajarvi, Danny Kristo, and Andre Benoit celebrate a Chicago Wolves goal during the 3-0 win on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
The Chicago Wolves wives and kids (and Skates) lend a hand on Breast Cancer Awareness Day and help sell “Stick It To Breast Cancer” merchandise during the 3-0 win over the Charlotte Checkers at Allstate Arena. Photo: Imran Javed/Chicago Wolves
The race is on and our money is on Magnus Paajarvi winning. The Chicago Wolves winger, who tallied two goals in the winning effort, sprints to the puck during Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Sunday at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
FIGHT! Chicago Wolves winger Jacob Doty drops the gloves in a lengthy, lengthy bout against a Charlotte Checker during the 3-0 win on Breast Cancer Awareness Day at Allstate Arena on Sunday. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves
Another goal for Magnus Paajarvi? Ho-hum, just another day in the life. Chicago Wolves captain Pat Cannone embraces his teammate during the victory over Charlotte while Konrad Abeltshauser skates over to join the celebration. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves