This week in pictures features photos from the pair of home games against Lake Erie.

Chicago Wolves defenseman Jared Nightingale does some multitasking ahead of Friday’s game against the Lake Erie Monsters as he gets a good stretch AND gives a solid fist bump to a lucky young fan who received the opportunity to watch warmups from the bench. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Scooter skills. The Chicago Wolves defenseman/forward shows off his hand-eye coordination during warmups before Friday’s game against the Monsters at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Never gets old. Skates take center ice during the Chicago Wolves pregame show and unleashes some fireworks from his arms. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

The Chicago Wolves honor Friday’s Compass Heating and Air Hometown Hero Joel Schwartz, who served in the United States Army for six years. He saw two deployments apiece to Afghanistan and Iraq and was wounded in Afghanistan while tending to another soldier. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Head pats are love. The Chicago Wolves come together to celebrate rookie Bryce Gervais’ second-period goal during Friday’s loss to Lake Erie at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Look who it is! Former Chicago Wolves Jordan LaVallée Smotherman returned to his old stomping grounds over the weekend and even took part in the Bud Buckets challenge during an intermission. Jordan was a part of the 2008 Calder Cup championship team. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Excuse me while I crush you. Chicago Wolves forward Zack Torquato returned to action this week and he made sure his presence was felt, delivering a serious check to a Lake Erie player during Friday's game against the Monsters. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Hey, what’s this guy doing here? Skates makes himself at home in the Allstate Arena seats during the Chicago Wolves’ game against the Lake Erie Monsters on Friday night. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

That might leave a mark. Chicago Wolves defenseman Peter Harrold delivers a big blow to a Monsters player during Friday's game against Lake Erie at Allstate. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Chicago Wolves goaltender Jordan Binnington slides across the crease and makes a stick save during Friday’s matchup against the Lake Erie Monsters at Allstate Arena. Photo: Ross Dettman/Chicago Wolves

Fenwick High School senior Ryan Clark was honored with the Tim Breslin Memorial scholarship during Saturday’s pregame ceremony. Clark has persevered and achieved greatly during his high school years while overcoming a hardship, which is the focus of the Breslin scholarship. Photo: Dale Woltman/Chicago Wolves

Chicago Wolves defenseman Andre Benoit received the 2016 Tim Breslin Unsung Hero Award prior to Saturday’s game against Lake Erie. The award honors the Wolves player who best exemplifies Breslin’s on-ice spirit, team-first attitude, and community involvement. Photo: Dale Woltman/Chicago Wolves

The Chicago Wolves honor Richard Oppenhagen as Saturday’s Compass Heating and Air Hometown Hero. Richard served as a paratrooper during the Korean War. He was shot twice and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Photo: Dale Woltman/Chicago Wolves

Here come the Wolves! Well, one wolf in particular. Skates sprints out to center ice during the Chicago Wolves’ pregame show before Saturday’s game against Lake Erie at Allstate, which marked the last meeting between the two teams this season. Photo: Dale Woltman/Chicago Wolves
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Our first shot of the game wasn't a bad one. @JNighty does the honors. pic.twitter.com/LjqARLpFZR
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The @Chicago_Wolves would like to congratulate the 2016 NIHL academic scholars for all their hard work! pic.twitter.com/JO968uJJ3a
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When @TyRattie8 tells you to fire up, you fire up. Ty ties it! pic.twitter.com/eapO4PM0Kh
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So much star power in one short video. Marvel Superhero Night is underway! pic.twitter.com/6bKMo45haJ
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@Chicago_Wolves these two are ready to #Howl!! #SpideySighting pic.twitter.com/fGpCJpCVrn
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No. 16 for No. 27 as @Jord38caron ties things up at 1-1 in the second! pic.twitter.com/B0kFsdx5KA
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"Another dream came true!" Our favorite Nicole met more of her referee heroes after tonight's game! pic.twitter.com/3RYQzqqwZS
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