Hogs Host Griffins In Kids' Day Game, Bickell And Dowell Back
February 15, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill.- While today's Rockford-Grand Rapids Kids' Day tilt will be unique, the IceHogs hope the outcome is similar to that of the teams' first seven meetings.
Rockford (31-21-2-3, 67 points, second place in West Division) has earned a point in all seven contests, going 6-0-0-1. When the puck drops at 2:05 this afternoon, they'll be seeking a win and 15 of 16 possible points in the eight-game season series with the Griffins (24-28-1-1, 50 points, tied for sixth place in North Division).
All kids 14 and under can purchase $5 tickets and the IceHogs, along with Best Buy, will be giving away 10 gaming systems, including five Wiis and five Playstation 3s.
Tickets are still available at the Rockford MetroCentre Box Office. Fans can stop by, call (815) 968-5222 or visit www.metrocentre.com to purchase tickets. Individual tickets for all Hogs games are also sold at Hog Headquarters at CherryVale Mall.
All high school and college students with a valid student ID can purchase the best available seat for just $10 at the MetroCentre's Box Office up to one hour prior to the game with the WXRX Student Rush program.
The game can be heard on 1380 AM WTJK, or at www.wnta.com. It can be seen on Rockford Comcast Channel 57 or at www.ahllive.com.
Today's game, presented by Best Buy and also sponsored by the Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cross and FOX 39, is the only Monday game at the MetroCentre this season. All fans who enter the building will get a goalie mask replica.
With their 3-2 victory in Grand Rapids on Jan. 30, the Hogs swept the four games at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. They've also won the last two meetings at the Big Orange Box after enduring a 5-4 shootout loss on Jan. 2.
After Saturday's 3-2 setback to the Milwaukee Admirals, Rockford is back in pursuit of first place in the West, as the red-hot Chicago Wolves lead the way with 70 points.
Today's game is the second of a four-game homestand for Rockford, which will host San Antonio on Friday and Saturday.
Next Home Game: Friday, Feb. 19 vs. San Antonio Rampage: Game time is 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 fans to the game will receive an IceHogs baseball hat courtesy of WXRX and 23-WIFR.
BICKELL AND DOWELL RETURNED TO ROCKFORD
Chicago, Ill.-The Chicago Blackhawks have reassigned left wing Bryan Bickell and center Jake Dowell to the American Hockey League's Rockford IceHogs.
Bickell, who tallied a goal in Chicago's 5-4 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, has recorded three points (2G, A) and a +3 plus/minus rating in 14 games with the Blackhawks this season. Overall, the 23-year-old forward has notched four goals and five points in 21 career regular-season games with the Blackhawks over parts of three seasons (2006-07; 2007-08 and 2009-10).
Dowell, 24, collected his first two points of the season with the Blackhawks on Sunday (G, A) and has also racked up five penalty minutes in three games. Overall, the Eau Claire, Wisconsin native has appeared in 23 regular-season games with Chicago over the last three seasons (2007-10), posting five points (3G, 2A) and 17 penalty minutes.
Bickell is tied for fourth on Rockford with 11 goals and has collected 21 points and 54 penalty minutes in 44 AHL tilts this season. Chicago's third choice, 41st overall, in the 2004 National Hockey League Entry Draft, he has appeared in 207 career AHL regular-season contests with the Norfolk Admirals (2006-07) and IceHogs (2007-10) since turning pro in 2006, registering 46 goals, 53 assists, 99 points and 232 penalty minutes.
Dowell has tallied 12 assists, 18 points and 66 penalty minutes in 55 contests with Rockford this season while serving as the team captain. He has accrued 60 points (21G, 39A) and 266 penalty minutes in 188 regular-season AHL tilts with the Norfolk Admirals (2006-07) and Rockford (2007-10).
Next Home Game: Saturday, Feb. 13 vs. Milwaukee Admirals: The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 fans to the MetroCentre will pick up a Mr. Potato Head courtesy of Frito Lay and Q98.5. For tickets call (815) 968-5222, on-line at www.metrocentre.com or in person at the MetroCentre Box Office or Hog Headquarters inside CherryVale Mall.
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