IceCaps Rock Report

December 16, 2013 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release


Tue., Dec. 10

STJ 6 vs SYR 2

Spurred by goals from Kris Fredheim and Ryan Schnell - their first as IceCaps - within 12 seconds in the second period, the St. John's IceCaps crushed the Crunch at Mile One Centre. Jason Jaffray, Adam Lowry, Will O'Neill, and Carl Klingberg also scored for the IceCaps, who outshot the Crunch 47-15. Zach Redmond added three assists for St. John's, and Jussi Olkinuora backstopped the win with 13 saves.

Wed., Dec. 11

STJ 5 vs SYR 1

Kyle MacKinnon scored his first and second goals of the season to lift the IceCaps to victory and complete their first two-game series sweep at home this year. Brenden Kichton, Zach Redmond, and Jason Jaffray also scored for St. John's, while Eric O'Dell chipped in with three assists. Eddie Pasquale made 25-of-26 saves in picking up the win.

Sat., Dec. 14

STJ 3 vs HAM 0

Jussi Olkinuora posted his first pro shutout to lead the St. John's IceCaps to their third straight victory, over the Hamilton Bulldogs Saturday night at Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. Kael Mouillierat, Carl Klingberg and Eric O'Dell scored and Brenden Kichton had two assists.

Klingberg's goal was his fifth in six games.

St. John's outshot Hamilton 39-30.

Sun., Dec. 15 TOR 3 vs STJ 2

Toronto scored twice in the third period - including a shorthanded goal by Carter Ashton - to take the two points

Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum. Brenden Kichton and Andrew Gordon paced St. John's with a goal and an assist each, while Michael Hutchinson made his first start as an IceCap, making 17 saves between the pipes. The game was the last for the IceCaps before they embark on a 10-day Christmas break.

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IceCaps Tickets on Sale: A limited number of single-game tickets to post- Christmas games are now available. Tickets can be purchased at the Mile One Centre Box office (from 9:30-5 p.m. daily) at 576-7657, in person from 12-5 p.m. or online at www.mileonecentre.com.

Practice with the Pros: The St. John's IceCaps and Old Dutch are back with another Practice with the Pros contest. Minor hockey players can enter for a chance to have two IceCaps players attend their practice in January. To participate, visit the IceCaps' Facebook page www.facebook.com/stjohnsicecaps, click on the Practice with the Pros app and follow the instructions. Contestants must be minor hockey players registered with Hockey Newfoundland and Labrador affiliated associations. Due to player availability, practices will take place within a 30-minute drive of Mile One and held Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014.

Christmas Shopping:

IceCaps Alley, the official IceCaps merchandise outlet at Mile One Centre, will be open this Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.



American Hockey League Stories from December 16, 2013


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