Hogs pick up five of six points against divisional opponents
Published on January 3, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Another winning week for the Rockford IceHogs kept them close in the Western Division. The IceHogs picked up a pair of wins during Week 12, including a 4-1 victory over the Fort Wayne Komets in which goalie Michel Robinson became the fourth UHL goaltender to score a goal. Week 13 has a pair of home games on the schedule including a showdown and first ever visit by the Danbury Trashers Saturday.
Wednesday, December 29: Fort Wayne 1 vs. Rockford 4
Friday, December 31: Muskegon 7 vs. Rockford 3
Saturday, January 1: Rockford 5 at Missouri 2
Sunday, January 2: Missouri 2 vs. Rockford 1 (so)
Transactions
-Forward Joe Pace was placed on team suspension on Monday, December 27.
-The IceHogs acquired goaltender Marty Magers from Quad City for future considerations on Thursday, December 30.
-Winger Terry Harrison was returned to Rockford from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) on Friday, December 31.
-Winger Mike Reimann was signed on Friday, December 31.
-Forward Andy Disch was signed on Friday, December 31.
-Winger Frankie Allen was waived on Friday, December 31.
Bacon Bits:
Goaltender Michel Robinson became the fourth goalie in UHL history to score a goal on Wednesday against Fort Wayne.
Robinson has appeared in 19 straight games for the IceHogs.
The IceHogs set a franchise record with 103 PIM's against Muskegon on Friday night.
Rockford combined for just 13 PIM's the following two games, including a season low two against Missouri Sunday.
Center J.C. Ruid has a goal in four straight games, scoring a total of six tallies during his stretch.
Rockford's 9-4-2 road record is the top win percentage away from home in the UHL.
Center Olivier Proulx paced the IceHogs offense in December, scoring 7g-7a-14pts and four game winning goals. The franchise record for most game winning goals in a season is six.
Winger Eric Labelle broke the IceHogs single season penalty minute record on Wednesday, 35 games into the season. At week's end, Labelle had 259 PIM's.
Rockford has as many short-handed goals (two) in their last four games as power play goals (2-24, 8.3%).
The IceHogs have outscored the opposition 43-24 in the third period this season.
Rockford finished December 8-6-1, the top December record in franchise history. Coming into the season, Rockford's overall December record was 23-42-5.
Hot Hog: Week 12
Center J.C. Ruid: Rockford's leading goal scorer lit six lamps during the UHL's 12 week. In four games last week, Ruid had 6g-1a-7pts with a plus/minus rating of +2 and had two short-handed goals leading Rockford to a 2-1-1 week. Ruid now has 21 goals for the season.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, January 7 vs. Kansas City Outlaws: Game time is 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs welcome the Outlaws back to the MetroCentre for the third time this season. The first 2,000 fans to the game will receive an IceHogs Tumbler Mug courtesy of McDonalds.
Saturday, January 8 vs. Danbury Trashers: Start time is 7:05 p.m. The Trashers make their first ever visit to the Rockford MetroCentre in the teams only regular season meeting during the 2004-05 season. The first 1,000 fans to the rink will receive an IceHogs Smash Hit Hockey Poster #4 from Medicine Man, Johnson Press, Pepsi, Rockford Register Star and 96.7 FM The Eagle.
Rockford's Voice is The Home of the Hogs:
Catch all 80 Regular Season and all Playoff games on the official radio home for the Rockford IceHogs, Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM, WNTA. The broadcast begins with the SBC Pregame Show 20 minutes before the puck drops and make sure to give your opinion during the Seven11 Productions Post Game Call In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season.
Budweiser HogTalk At The Olympic Tavern:
Budweiser Hog Talk return's tonight at the Olympic Tavern. Join the Rockford IceHogs and Budweiser at the Olympic Tavern every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for HogTalk. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T. Fans can meet, chat and ask questions about Hogs hockey to IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson and the IceHogs players Michel Robinson and Bruce Watson.
Single Game Tickets Are On Sale:
Fans can purchase single game tickets for any IceHogs regular season game at the MetroCentre Box Office or by calling (815) 968-5222. Tickets start at just $7 and there are great seats available. An arena surcharge will apply to all tickets.
Season Tickets:
Season tickets for the 2004-05 season are still on sale at a prorated price! Season ticket holders receive great benefits like same seat for every game, first right of refusal for playoff tickets and the "Never A Wasted Ticket Policy" so no ticket will go unused. For more information, call the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 3, 2005
- Mallards Play Pair in Second Weekend of New Year - Quad City Mallards
- RiverDogs play four in five again this week - Richmond RiverDogs
- Trashers continue long road trip this week - Danbury Trashers
- Hogs pick up five of six points against divisional opponents - Rockford IceHogs
- Mechanics Earn 3 Points, Defeat Outlaws - Motor City Mechanics
- Komets top the U after 12 weeks - Fort Wayne Komets
- Reigning UHL champs seize control of Central Division - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Muskegon Fury notes - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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