AHL Rockford IceHogs

Hogs Drop Two of Three One-Goal Tilts

November 19, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Week 6 Recap:

A trio of one-goal contests did not finish in Rockford's favor as the IceHogs were able to muster just two points during Week 6 in matchups with Peoria and Houston. The Hogs have three more games on the slate for this week, including a trip to Cleveland for a weekend series with the Lake Erie Monsters.

Hot Hog: Week 6

Ben Smith, Right Wing

Coming off an injury last season, Ben Smith got off to a slow start in 2012-13 as he was held off the scoring chart in 10 of the IceHogs first 12 games before Week 6. The winger got things going in Week 6, recording points in all three of Rockford's tilts. Smith dished out an assist on Wednesday in an attempt to push Rockford over Peoria, but eventually the Rivermen squeaked out a 5-4 win. Then, the Avon, Conn. native sealed the deal for the IceHogs on Friday, notching the game-winning marker in the Hogs 2-1 victory over Houston. The third-year pro came back in Sunday's rematch against the Aeros and registered his second multi-point game of the season with a goal and assist.

Upcoming Games:

Wednesday, Nov. 21 vs. Peoria Rivermen: Game time is 7:05 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve is another WXRX Dollar Day as fans can kick off their holiday weekend with $1 beers, hot dogs, soft drinks and companion tickets.

Friday, Nov. 23 at Lake Erie Monsters: A 6:30 p.m. puck drop, the Hogs and Monsters duke it out in their second meeting of the season and first of two at the Quicken Loans Arena during the 2012-13 season.

Saturday, Nov. 24 at Lake Erie Monsters: A rematch set for 6:30 p.m., Rockford and Lake Erie finish their weekend series in Cleveland. The two squads meet once more during the campaign on Feb. 17 at the BMO"ˆHarris Bank Center.

Bud Light Hog Talk Is Back Tonight At District Bar and Grill:

Bud Light Hog Talk appears tonight at District Bar and Grill from 6-7 p.m. District is located one block north of the BMO"ˆHarris Bank Center on West"ˆState Street. Fans can join Slavko Bekovic from 6-7 p.m. most Mondays as he chats with IceHogs players, coaches and front office members. This week's guests include IceHogs forwards Brandon Pirri and Brandon Saad and assistant coach Steve Poapst. Take advantage of food and Bud Light specials at District. The show will be re-aired on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m. on WIFR's 23.2 "Weather Now."

The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:

Catch every IceHogs game, home and road, in 2012-13 on WIFR's 23.2, "Weather Now." The games can also be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 436 or Mediacom 101 in the Rockford market and online through AHLlive.com. Every game will be streamed through IceHogs.com as well and inside the BMO"ˆHarris Bank"ˆCenter on 104.3 FM. For a complete listing of TV stations carrying IceHogs games, visit IceHogs.com. Every broadcast will start with the U.S. Cellular Pregame before Mike Peck calls the action.

Tickets On Sale for 2012-2013!

IceHogs individual game tickets are now on sale! Call (815) 968-5222 to reserve your seats for any IceHogs regular season game during the 2012-13 season. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the BMO"ˆHarris Bank Center Box Office in downtown Rockford, any Ticketmaster outlet or on the web at www.IceHogs.com. Tickets start at just $7.

llinois Lottery Cup Series Standings

Teams Record Points

Peoria 4-0-1-0 9

Chicago 4-2-1-0 9

Rockford 0-4-0-1 1

Rockford vs. Chicago 0-2-0-1

Rockford vs. Peoria 0-2-0-0

Upcoming Illinois Lottery Cup Games:

Nov. 21: Peoria vs. Rockford, 7:05 p.m.

Nov. 28:"ˆRockford at Chicago, 7 p.m.

Dec. 8:"ˆChicago vs. Rockford, 7:05 p.m.

PIRRI AND SAAD ON HOG TALK TONIGHT

Show tonight at District Bar and Grill from 6-7 p.m.

Rockford, Ill.- Bud Light Hog Talk returns to District Bar and Grill tonight in downtown Rockford. Fans can check out the show live tonight from 6-7 p.m.

Tonight's show will feat ure IceHogs forwards Brandon Pirri and Brandon Saad, along with assistant coach Steve Poapst. The show will be hosted by Slavko Bekovic.

District is located just two blocks north of the BMO Harris Bank Center, at 205 West State Street in Rockfordk . Fans can take advantage of food and drink specials during Bud Light Hog Talk and can also sign up to win some prizes courtesy of the IceHogs.

The show will be re-aired on Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. on WIFR's 23.2 "Weather Now."

For a complete list of Bud Light Hog Talk dates at District Bar and Grill, visit icehogs.com.

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