IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

Hogs win first playoff series in franchise history

Published on April 25, 2005 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


For the first time in franchise history the Rockford IceHogs won a playoff series. Winger Terry Harrison buried the series clincher in overtime to vault the IceHogs over the Kalamazoo Wings, four-games-two. It's now off to the Colonial Cup Semi-Finals, opponent yet to be determined.

Tuesday, April 19 Kalamazoo Wings 4 vs. Rockford IceHogs 6

Wednesday, April 20: Kalamazoo Wings 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs 1

Friday, April 22: Rockford IceHogs 1 at Kalamazoo Wings 2 OT

Saturday, April 23: Kalamazoo Wings 3 vs. Rockford IceHogs 4 OT

Transactions

-Winger Eric Labelle was placed on League Suspension on Wednesday, April 20.

-Labelle was activated from League Suspension on Thursday, April 21.

Bacon Bits:

The IceHogs won their first ever post-season series on Saturday night, when they topped Kalamazoo 4-3 in overtime. The win was also the Hogs first ever overtime win.

Winger Brandon Segal paced all UHL skaters in the first round with eight goals. Segal (8g-2a) and center Alex Kim (2g-8a-10pts) also lead the UHL with 10 points.

Segal also had three multi-goal games in the six games played in the first round. Also, five of Segal's eight goals were scored on the special teams (four-power play; one-short-handed).

After beginning the series against Kalamazoo 0-for-12 on the power play, the IceHogs finished the final four games 7-for-29 (24.1%).

Defenseman Nathan Lutz (2g-5a-7pts) has a point in each of his last four games, tying the franchise record set by Segal earlier in the series.

Rockford will play either the Fort Wayne Komets or Danbury Trashers in the UHL's Colonial Cup Semi-Finals. If the Muskegon Fury top the Quad City Mallards on Tuesday, Rockford will play Fort Wayne. If the Mallards win, the Hogs will play Danbury.

Winger's Terry Harrison and Bruce Watson each had one point in the first round for the Hogs. The timing was good, as Watson set up Harrison for the game clinching goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Wings.

IceHogs goalie Michel Robinson, who once again re-wrote Rockford's record book, this time for the post-season, leads the UHL with 218 saves and made at least 31 saves in each of the six first round games.

Upcoming Games:

The IceHogs will announce their Colonial Cup Playoffs Semi-Finals schedule on Wednesday, April 27. Opponent will be either the Fort Wayne Komets or Danbury Trashers.

Introducing the IceHogs Broadcasting Network:

Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all IceHogs Colonial Cup Playoff games on Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM, WNTA. Fans can now also watch and listen to the Hogs on the world wide web with the B2 Networks! Log onto the IceHogs website (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. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. 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.

Season Ticket Renewals:

Season ticket holders can now renew their season tickets for the 2005-06 season! All season tickets must have a $100 deposit per seat for the 2005-06 season by Friday, May 20. Season ticket holders can enjoy great benefits like same seat for every game, first right of refusal for playoff tickets and the Never A Wasted Ticket Policy. For information on season tickets or your season ticket account, contact the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.

Playoff Tickets Available:

Individual single game playoff tickets are now on sale at the Rockford MetroCentre Box Office for the IceHogs Semi-Final match-up with an opponent still to be determined. Call (815) 968-5222 for tickets.

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