AHL Rockford IceHogs

IceHogs close out week 15 against Grand Rapids

Published on January 17, 2009 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The injury bug continues to make its way through the Rockford IceHogs locker room and tonight the IceHogs will be without winger Jack Skille as the American Hockey League club faces-off against the Grand Rapids Griffins at 7:05 p.m. at the Rockford MetroCentre.

Skille was injured in Friday night's 3-1 loss to the Chicago Wolves and is out at least a week with an upper body injury. The IceHogs will also be without the services of team captain Tim Brent, Bryan Bickell and Jordan Hendry.

Tonight's game is the fifth of a season high six-game homes stand. Rockford and Grand Rapids will close out the home stand on Monday afternoon and the IceHogs are 2-2-0-0 through the first four games.

In their only other meeting this season, Rockford battled back to earn a shootout point in Grand Rapids on Jan. 7 after being down 5-2 after the first period. The two clubs will meet four times overall in 2008-09 with the final meeting coming on March 4 in Grand Rapids.

The first 2,500 fans to the game tonight will receive an IceHogs Fleece Blanket courtesy of Lonnie's Carpet Max. For tickets call (815) 968-5222, on the Web at www.metrocentre.com or in person at the MetroCentre Box Office or at Hogs Headquarters inside CherryVale Mall.

To listen to the game, tune into 1330 AM, WNTA or tune in on-line at www.icehogs.com. The game can also be viewed on the Web through AHL Live on www.icehogs.com or on Comcast Cable channel-57 in Rockford.

Next Home Game: Monday, Jan. 19 vs. Grand Rapids Griffins. A special start time of 2:05 p.m. It's a Kids' Day at the Rockford MetroCentre on Monday as all kids 18-and-under can purchase tickets for just $5. Kids can also take advantage of Kidsessions as the IceHogs are offering hot dogs, popcorn, soft drinks and select candy items for just $1 and kids can sign up to win one of two Nintendo Wiis, Sony Playstation 3s or a Nintendo DS.

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