Bacon Bits Returns This Sunday
Published on February 8, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.-The popular magaizne-style show "Bacon Bits" returns to the air this weekend. The features the Rockford IceHogs and runs one Sunday every month during hockey season.
February's edition of "Bacon Bits" is this Sunday and will air on FOX 39 at 9:35 p.m. "Bacon Bits" airs from October through the end of the IceHogs season.
This month's show contains a feature on IceHogs Assistant Coach Ted Dent. "Bacon Bits" looks at Dent's responsibilities as the second man in charge in the IceHogs lockerroom.
Overall this season, Rockford has had 13 players called up to the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL and "Bacon Bits" will disect the impact that these players have had so far this season with Chicago.
Currently, five players are on recall to Chicago including Dustin Byfuglien, Cam Barker, Jack Skille, Jordan Hendry and Martin St. Pierre.
Speaking of St Pierre, "Bacon Bits" has a one-on-one with the IceHogs loan representative. Fans will get an opportunity to get an inside look at one of the AHL's most potent point producers.
IceHogs fans are known for being a little crazy at Hogs games and "Bacon Bits" will feature four of the wildest. "Bacon Bits" will have the story behind the Hogettes, four IceHogs fans who dress up like female pigs!
Another feature for Sunday's show goes behind-the-scenes Jason Earles visit to a recent IceHogs game at the MetroCentre. Earles is a star on the smash hit Disney show Hannah Montanta.
"Bacon Bits" is hosted by WTVO Sports Director Scott Leber and Weekend Sports Anchor Vince Conway.
This season is the third year of the show that takes an exclusive behind the scenes look at Rockford American Hockey League club. Check your local listings for show times.
American Hockey League Stories from February 8, 2008
- Houston Powers Past Rockford On Special Teams, 6-1 - Houston Aeros
- Monsters Downed by Griffins at Home - Cleveland Monsters
- Houston Powers Over Rockford - Rockford IceHogs
- Stars Blanked By Wolves - Iowa Chops
- Smith's late goal claims the victory for Sound Tigers - Bridgeport Islanders
- Moose Make It Three With 3-2 Win - Manitoba Moose
- Admirals Past and Present Thrill Scope Crowd - Norfolk Admirals
- Bulldogs Run Over Rampage - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Falcons Fly Away - Adirondack Phantoms
- Falcons Beat Phantoms 4-2 - Springfield Falcons
- Special Teams Propel Griffins to 4-1 Win at Lake Erie - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Germyn Scores Twice As Flames Fan Rivermen 2-1 - Peoria Rivermen
- Pens Shut Out Pirates, 3-0 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Devils Nipped by Sound Tigers, 3-2 - Albany Devils
- P-Bruins Fall to Wolf Pack 7-5 - Providence Bruins
- New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Announces 2008 Inductees - Manchester Monarchs
- Kings Assign Aubin To Manchester - Manchester Monarchs
- Aeros travel back to Rockford tonight - Houston Aeros
- Marlies To Host Toronto Zoon Night This Saturday - Toronto Marlies
- San Jose Sharks Recall Dimitri Patzold, Assign Thomas Greiss - Worcester Sharks
- Stephan Returned to Iowa - Iowa Chops
- Bacon Bits Returns This Sunday - Rockford IceHogs
- Hogs Get Another Crack At Houston - Rockford IceHogs
- Canadiens Acquire Brett Engelhardt From Red Wings In Exchange For Francis Lemieux - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Francis Lemieux Acquired From Canadiens - Grand Rapids Griffins
- AHL Quick Hits - AHL
- Falcons Set To Host Phantoms Tonight - Springfield Falcons
- Amerks Host Rampage Saturday - Rochester Americans
- AHL All-Star warm-up jerseys up for auction to benefit AHL charities - AHL
- Pittsburgh Penguins reassign Tyler Kennedy to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Crunch Announce Details of LASIK ProVision 'Chalk Talk' with the Crunch February 16 - Syracuse Crunch
- Rivermen Prepare for Three in Three on the Road - Peoria Rivermen
- Moose edge IceHogs 3-2 in overtime - Manitoba Moose
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