Hogs Take Two of Three on Busy Weekend Set
Published on December 16, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Week 11 Recap:
Going into Week 11 on a three-game point streak, the Rockford IceHogs were looking to continue the streak through a three games in three days weekend set against the Oklahoma City Barons and Iowa Wild. Friday night was the start of the busy weekend as Oklahoma City came to the BMO"ÃËHarris Bank Center for the first time this season. The IceHogs had been winless against the Barons at home all-time, but three first period goals helped the Hogs take the victory. The next night, Rockford scored three power play goals, but the Barons tied the game three separate times. The game would be decided in a shootout, where the IceHogs converted three-of-four to take the 5-4 victory. The busy weekend came to an end with a trip to nearby Iowa. Despite the penalty kill stopping all seven chances for the Wild, the IceHogs dropped a 3-1 decision.
Bacon Bits:
-Goaltender Mac Carruth picked up his first career AHL win on Friday, stopping 27 of the 30 shots he faced to help knock off the Barons 4-3
-Veteran forward Brad Winchester registered his first multi-goal game of the season on Friday with two markers, including the game-winner
-Friday's win over Oklahoma City was the first time the IceHogs have knocked off the Barons on home ice in eight all-time meetings (1-6-1-0) at the BMO Harris Bank Center
-Defenseman Adam Clendening dished out an assist in all three games for Rockford over the weekend and now shows helpers in his last four games (4a)
-The Hogs saw their three game winning streak and five game point streak snapped in Sunday's 3-1 loss at Iowa
-The game in Iowa on Sunday was the first time that the IceHogs have played at Wells Fargo Arena since March 20, 2009
-With the 3-1 loss on Sunday to the Wild, the IceHogs have not won a game in Iowa since Oct. 17, 2008 when they beat the then Iowa Chops 6-3
-The Hogs penalty kill unit was struggling heading into Week 11 but only allowed one power play tally on 15 times short-handed (94%) over the weekend
-After signing a PTO with the IceHogs on Tuesday, goaltender Allen York made his IceHogs debut in Iowa on Sunday
-Rockford is York's third stop in the AHL this season as the netminder has also seen action with the Texas Stars and Charlotte Checkers
-Goaltender Kent Simpson became the 60th player to play in the NHL after skating in Rockford when he made his NHL debut with the Blackhawks in relief of Antti Raanta on Saturday
Hot Hog: Week 11
Brad Winchester, Left Wing
Veteran Brad Winchester brought his hot stick into Week 11 and kept the hot streak going, registering three points in three games. The Madison, Wisconsin native began the week recording his first multi-goal game of the season with two tallies, including the game-winner, in the IceHogs 4-3 victory over Oklahoma City. The following night, Winchester helped setup a late third period goal by Terry Broadhurst as the Hogs eventually knocked off the Barons in a shootout, 5-4. In five games after being scratched from the lineup on Nov. 30 against Chicago, Winchester has racked up three goals and two assists.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, Dec. 20 at Grand Rapids: Game time is 6 p.m. Rockford heads to Grand Rapids to take on the Griffins at the Van Andel Arena. The IceHogs are 1-3-0-0 against the Midwest Division leading Griffins this season.
Saturday, Dec. 21 vs. Milwaukee: Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. The IceHogs host the Milwaukee Admirals at the BMO"ÃËHarris Bank Center in a Midwest Division clash. The first 2,500 fans to the BMO"ÃËwill receive a Bryan Bickell bobblehead courtesy of Dental Dimensions.
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Catch every IceHogs game, home and road, in 2013-14 on WIFR's 23.2, "Antenna TV." The games can also be viewed on Comcast Cable Channel 436 or Mediacom 101 in the Rockford market and online through AHLlive.com. Fans can listen to the action for free on AHLlive.com. For a complete listing of TV stations carrying IceHogs games, visit IceHogs.com. Every broadcast will start with the IceHogs Warmup 30 minutes prior to puck drop.
Tickets On Sale for 2013-2014!
IceHogs individual game tickets are now on sale! Call (815) 968-5222 to reserve your seats for any IceHogs regular season game during the 2013-14 season. Tickets can also be purchased online at IceHogs.com, in person at the BMO"ÃËHarris Bank Center Box Office in downtown Rockford, or any Ticketmaster outlet, including Wal-Mart. Tickets start at just $8.
Illinois Lottery Cup Series Standings
Teams Record Points
Rockford 2-1-0-0 4
Chicago 1-2-0-0 2
Upcoming Illinois Lottery Cup Games:
Jan. 5: Rockford at Chicago, 3 p.m.
Jan. 18: Rockford at Chicago, 7 p.m.
Feb. 14: Chicago at Rockford, 7 p.m.
Feb. 21: Chicago at Rockford, 7 p.m.
Mar. 21: Rockford at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 22: Chicago at Rockford, 7 p.m
DAHLBECK AND LEFEBVRE ON HOG TALK TONIGHT
Bud Light Hog Talk is back at District Bar and Grill
Rockford, Ill. - Bud Light Hog Talk returns tonight at District Bar and Grill in downtown Rockford from 6-7 p.m. Tonight's guests are defenseman Klas Dahlbeck, forward Philippe Lefebvre, and goaltending coach Andrew Allen.
Most Mondays throughout the season, IceHogs play-by-play broadcaster Mike Peck will sit down and chat with IceHogs players, coaches and hockey operations staff. District will offer great food and drink specials all season long for all fans in attendance. The IceHogs will also offer fans the chance to win tickets to upcoming games, autographed memorbilia and much more!
Can't make it to District? Each show will be taped and re-broadcasted on 23.2 Antenna TV on Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m.
The show will also feature a special fan mail bag. Fans are encouraged to submit their questions online via the IceHogs Facebook or Twitter accounts using the hashtag - #HogTalk.
District Bar and Grill is located in downtown Rockford at 205 W. State St. To find out all the show dates for Hog Talk, visit IceHogs.com.
American Hockey League Stories from December 16, 2013
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- Crunch Release Ray Kaunisto - Syracuse Crunch
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Detroit Recalls Sheahan, Reassigns Aubry - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Sharks Hit Road Before Holiday Break - Worcester Sharks Weekly - Worcester Sharks
- Blue Jackets Reassign Austin Madaisky to Springfield - Springfield Falcons
- Parker Milner Reassigned to Stockton - Bridgeport Islanders
- Skate & Shoot Sessions Added to Frozen Frontier Schedule - Rochester Americans
- Midwest Road Trip, Then Home Game Sunday For Bulldogs This Week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Crunch Sign Jon DiSalvatore to AHL Deal - Syracuse Crunch
- Texas Stars Host 3rd Annual H-E-B Food Drive Night - Texas Stars
- Falcons to Visit Friends of the Homeless - Springfield Falcons
- Texas Stars Release Defenseman Jeff May from PTO - Texas Stars
- Hogs Take Two of Three on Busy Weekend Set - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Hartford Wolf Pack
- A Look Back at Clinton Comets Night - Utica Comets
- Blackhawks Reassign Morin - Rockford IceHogs
- Portland's Andy Miele Named CCM/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
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- IceCaps Re-Assign Hutchinson, Release Ehrhardt - St. John's IceCaps
- Penguins Recall Stevenson from Wheeling - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- IceCaps Rock Report - St. John's IceCaps
- Canadiens Reassign Mayer to Geneve-Servette for Spengler Cup - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Bears Release Forward Jamie Johnson - Hershey Bears
- LED 360 Power Ring to be Installed at Copps Coliseum - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Offense Heats Up As Homestand Continues - Hershey Bears
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