IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

Hogs pick up five of six points against divisional opponents

Published on January 11, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


The Rockfod IceHogs picked up another two wins during Week 13 including a big win Saturday over the Danbury Trashers. The Hogs scored nine goals from eight different scorers. Rockford now will play the next seven games on the road spanning 20 days before returning home on January 28.

Friday, January. 7: Kansas City Outlaws 1 vs.

Rockford IceHogs 5

Saturday, January 8: Danbury 1 vs. Rockford 4

Transactions-Rockford defenseman Ryan Bonni was re-called back to Milwaukee (AHL) on Wednesday, January 5.

-The Hogs signed center Alex Kim on Thursday, January 6.

-Winger Jaisen Freeman was resigned on Friday, January 7.

-Center Brent Sullivan was activated from the 14-Day Injured Reserve on Friday, January 7.

-Winger Chris Gobert was activated from the 21-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, January 8.

Bacon Bits:

The IceHogs will play the next seven games on the road, the longest road stretch of the season.

Saturday's game against Danbury was Rockford's first against the UHL's Eastern Division this season.

IceHogs goalie Michel Robinson is leading all UHL goalies with 39 penalty minutes, one goal, two assists and three points.

Center J.C. Ruid tied an IceHogs franchise record this week when he tallied goals in five-straight games. During his stretch, the Hogs captain scored seven goals.

The IceHogs have held their opponents scoreless on the power play in four-straight games, holding them to 0-12 overall.

Over the weekend Rockford received nine goals from eight different skaters. The only player with two tallies was Jason Ralph.

Two games in a row the IceHogs had 44 shots on goal, a team season high.

Rockford is 11-1-0 in the second game of back-to-back games.

Coming into the season, Rockford had held their opponents to one-goal 33 times in five seasons. So far this season, the Hogs have held their opponents to one-goal 12 times.

The Hogs have outscored the opposition 44-24 in the third period.

Hot Hog: Week 13

Center Terry Harrison: The Hogs winger led a balanced IceHogs scoring attack in Week 13 with a goal and three assists. Harrison chipped in two multi-point games in the two Rockford wins.

Upcoming Games:

Wednesday, January 12 at Missouri River Otters. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs open a season long seven-game homestand in Missouri. The game is the fourth of the season at the Family Arena and seventh overall between the Western Division rivals.

Friday, January 14 at Kansas City Outlaws. The puck drops at 7:35 p.m. Rockford makes their first ever trip tp Kansas City, Missouri to take on the Outlaws for the fourth time this season. The two clubs will match-up a total of 12 times this season and the marks the first of six at Kemper Arena.

Saturday, January 15 vs. Kansas City Outlaws: Start time is 1:05 p.m. The second of back-to-back games in Kansas City, Rockford tries to shoot down another Western Division rival.

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 Eric Labelle, Olivier Proulx and Steve Martinson.

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.

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