Hogs Take Control Of Its First Round Playoff Match-up
April 16, 2007 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
The 2007 Colonial Cup Playoffs are under way and the Rockford IceHogs are off to a nice start. The IceHogs are out to 2-0 best-of-seven series lead in its Opening Round of the Colonial Cup Playoffs against the arch rival Quad City Mallards. The series, however, moves out to Moline, Ill. and the MARK of the Quad Cities for Games Three (Wednesday) and Four (Friday).
Friday, April 13: Quad City Mallards 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs 6 (Game One)
Sunday, April 15: Quad City Mallards 1 vs. Rockford IceHogs 3 (Game Two)
Transactions:
-Rockford winger Jason Ralph was activated from the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Sunday, April 15
-Rockford winger Bryce Cockburn was activated from the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Friday, April 13
-Rockford winger Chaz Johnson was reassigned from Rochester (AHL) on Tuesday, April 10
-Rockford placed winger Bryce Cockburn on the 7-Day IR (retro 4/6) on Monday, April 9
-Rockford signed winger Benoit Doucet (amateur) on Monday, April 9
Bacon Bits:
Rockford center Preston Mizzi notched back-to-back three point games in Games One and Two of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Winger Nicolas Corbeil set an IceHogs single game postseason record with 12 shots on goal during Game One.
Rockford's 2-0 best-of-seven series lead marks the third time in club history that they've had a 2-0 series lead.
The last two times it happened were also in Round One the past two seasons and the IceHogs won both of those series (Kalamazoo in 2005, 4-2; Fort Wayne in 2006, 4-1).
Mizzi attempted Rockford's second ever postseason penalty shot in Game Two on Sunday. Jason Tapp denied Mizzi's attempt.
Winger Jason Ralph took over as Rockford's all-time leader in postseason scoring when he had two assists in Game Two against Quad City. Ralph now has 17 career postseason points, one better than Mizzi, Alex Kim and Brandon Segal.
Ralph's 14 career playoff assists are also most in IceHogs postseason history.
Winger Bruce Watson became the Hogs all-time postseason penalty minute leader on Sunday as he now has 68 career PIM's. Watson passed Eric Labelle (64) for the all-time lead.
Rockford's 6-2 Game One win over Quad City tied a postseason club record for largest margin of victory in a game. Rockford beat Kalamazoo 5-1 in Game Two of the Opening Round of the 2005 Colonial Cup Playoffs.
Hot Hog Week 1 Colonial Cup Playoffs:
The IceHogs Co-MVP's during the 2006-07 regular season were just that during the first two games of the 2007 postseason. As Hogs goalie Frederic Clouteir blocked pucks at one end of the ice, Preston Mizzi was depositing them in the Quad City Mallards net at the opposite end. Cloutier turned away 64 of 67 (.955 spct.) Mallards shots in Games One and Two. Mizzi racked up back-to-back three point games totaling 3g-3a-6pts.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, April 18 at Quad City Mallards (Game Three): The puck drops at 7 p.m. A new venue for the Hogs and Mallards as the series moves to Moline, Ill. for Game Three of the best-of-seven series. Game Four will also be played at The MARK of the Quad Cities on Friday, April 20. Rockford will look to make the series 3-0 while the Mallards will try to get back into the series with a win.
Friday, April 20 at Quad City Mallards (Game Four): The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. A crucial Game Four at The MARK of the Quad Cities. The Hogs could be looking to wrap up the First Round match-up while on the flip side, Quad City could be looking to even up the series at 2-2.
Sunday, April 22 vs. Quad City Mallards (Game Five, if necessary): Game time is 5:05 p.m. If Quad City wins either Games 3 or 4 in Moline, Ill. the series will return to the Rockford MetroCentre for Game 5. For tickets call (815) 968-5222 or log on to centreevents.com.
HogTalk Returns This Week At Shooter's North:
Bud Light HogTalk returns this week, Playoff style, at Shooter's North. The show is hosted by Jim Stone and Double T and this week's show will feature IceHogs rookie skaters Mike Letizia and Benoit Doucet. The show runs from 7-8 p.m. and also features IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson. Come on out and talk IceHogs hockey and take advantage of some Bud Light specials at Shooter's North.
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all IceHogs Regular and Post Season games on Rockford's Voice, WNTA-AM 1330. Fans can also watch and listen to the Hogs on the World Wide Web with the B2 Networks! Log on to the IceHogs Web site (icehogs.com) and click on the "click here to watch the game live" icon, and for just $6 you can catch all of the IceHogs action on your computer. Once again this season, ESPN Radio "The Jock" 1380 AM will broadcast 20 Hogs games during the regular season. Check your local listings for game times and dates. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune in to Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. The broadcast begins with the Pregame Show 30 minutes before the puck drops. Make sure to give your opinion during the Post-Game Call-In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255.
The King's Table Cafe Offers Special Pregame Menu:
The King's Table Cafe, located at 308 West State St. in Stewert Square, is offering IceHogs fans Game Night specials. Fans that stop by The King's Table Cafe can take advantage of an All You Can Eat Chili Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat Hot Dog Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat Taco Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids) and "Mallard" Chicken Tender Night for just $5.95 ($2.50 for Kids). The King's Table Cafe is open before IceHogs games from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact The King's Table Cafe at (815) 986-0874.
Postseason Week 2 Schedule
Wednesday, April 18 at Quad City, 7 p.m. (Game Three)
Friday, April 20 at Quad City, 7 p.m. (Game Four)
Sunday, April 22 vs. Quad City, 5:05 p.m. (Game Five, if nec.)
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