Hogs defenseman gets loaned to Milwaukee
Published on November 29, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- Rockford IceHogs Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Steve Martinson announced that the United Hockey League club has loaned rookie defenseman Matt Gens to the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League. The promotion to the AHL is a first for Gens.
The Hogs rookie defenseman will join Hogs blue-liner Nathan Lutz and center Preston Mizzi in the Admirals' lineup tomorrow night when they face-off against the Peoria Rivermen at the Bradley Center. This season with the IceHogs, Gens has two assists in 19 games with a plus/minus rating of +10.
"It's always a bonus when a rookie gets called up," said Martinson. "He certainly deserves an opportunity to play in the AHL because he has done a great job for us this season."
Gens attended Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) rookie camp prior to coming to Rockford this fall. The first-year pro attended St. Cloud State University (NCAA) the past four years and was one of the Huskies top defenseman.
With the promotion of Gens, Rockford has now had six skaters on their 2005-06 roster called-up to the AHL and a total of 14 call-ups. Rookie winger Chaz Johnson (Milwaukee), defenseman Evgueni Nourislamov (Milwaukee) and goaltender Michel Robinson (Milwaukee and Chicago) have also received promotions to the "A".
GOAL OF THE WEEK ON THE WEB SITE
The IceHogs have a new feature on icehogs.com, the team's official Web site. Fans can now view the "IceHogs Play of the Week". The first clip features rookie center Yannick Tifu's acrobatic goal against the Quad City Mallards on Sunday.
ICEHOGS GEAR AT CHERRYVALE MALL
IceHogs apparel can now be purchased at the Cherryvalle Mall. The IceHogs have a kiosk in the center court at the Cherryvale Mall. Mall hours vary during the Holidays, but the mall is generally open from 10a.m. to 8p.m. during the Christmas shopping season.
Items featured at the IceHogs kiosk include sweatshirts, T-shirts, hats, youth and infant apparel and a variety of IceHogs novelties. IceHogs jerseys are not available at the mall kiosk, but can be purchased at the IceHogs corporate office and team store located at 202 West State Street in downtown Rockford and at any IceHogs home game at the Rockford MetroCentre. For more information on the kiosk or IceHogs apparel, call (815) 986-6465.
Next Home Games: Friday, Dec. 9 vs. Port Huron Flags. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The Hogs return home to face the expansion Flags for the first time. The first 1,000 fans 21-and-older will receive an IceHogs Jersey Koozie from Miller Lite and 13WREX. The IceHogs will also debut a new alternate jersey which will also be available for sale at the game for the first time.
Saturday, Dec. 10 vs. Muskegon Fury. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The two-time defending champs come to Rockford for the first time this season. The first 1,500 fans will receive an IceHogs Tumbler Mug from McDonald's. Also, don't forget a Teddy Bear! The game is the Hogs Annual Teddy Bear Toss and after Rockford scores their first goal, fans can throw the bears onto the ice. All the stuffed bears will be collected and donated to local hospitals and charities for children.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from November 29, 2005
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