Big third period lifts Rockford over Missouri
Published on October 23, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- A three goal third period outburst broke open a tight game on Saturday night, as the Rockford IceHogs knocked off the Missouri River Otters 5-2 at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. Each team netted a goal in the first and second frame before Rockford lit the lamp three times in the final period to capture the win.
Rockford grabbed the early 1-0 lead when winger Greg Barber's shot deflected off of a River Otters skater and past goalie Kevin Reiter at 1:11 of the opening frame. Missouri responded at 10:15 to tie the contest when Damian Surma beat Hogs net-minder Ronnie Vogel over the shoulder.
In the second period, Missouri took the 2-1 advantage with an unassisted goal by center Lars Peterson. The Hogs tied the contest at two on the power play with just eight seconds left in the middle frame with a Jason Notermann tally.
Notermann in third period started Rockford's barrage with his second tally of the night at the 11:48 mark, his team leading third of the season. Rookie center Steve Yetman and center Olivier Proulx gave Rockford some breathing room late. Yetman beat Reiter at 16:36 for a two goal lead and Proulx shot home an empty netter at 18:54 to seal Rockford's second straight win.
The Hogs out shot Missouri 30-17 in the contest. Vogel make 15 saves to earn the win. Rockford finished the night 1-for-4 on the power play and held the Otters to 0-for-2.
Next Home Game: Sunday, October 23 vs. Motor City Mechanics. Game time is 3:05 p.m. The Mechanics make their first of three visits to Rockford and the first 500 kids 12-and under will receive an IceHogs puck from Insurance King. Sunday is also the first Family Four Pack Day. Fans can purchase four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks for only $48. Call (815) 968-5222 for tickets.
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