IceHogs facing elimination against Kalamazoo
Published on May 8, 2006 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
The Colonial Cup Semifinals got underway and the Rockford IceHogs didn't exactly get off to the start that they were looking for. The Hogs have dug themselves into a 3-0 hole against the Kalamazoo Wings in the best-of-seven series and face its first elimination game of the postseason Wednesday at the Rockford MetroCentre.
Friday, May 5: Rockford IceHogs 1 at Kalamazoo Wings 3 (Game One)
Saturday, May 6: Rockford IceHogs 7 at Kalamazoo Wings 8 (Game Two)
Sunday, May 7: Kalamazoo Wings 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs 1 (Game Three)
Bacon Bits:
Winger Billy Tibbetts tied a UHL postseason record and set an IceHogs record when he recorded six points (4g-2a) against Kalamazoo in Game Two.
The 15 combined goals in Game Two was an IceHogs postseason record for most combined goals in a playoff game.
Rookie winger Chaz Johnson leads the Hogs in multi-goal games with three in the postseason.
Winger Greg Barber netted his third playoff short-handed goal, an IceHogs club record.
Center Preston Mizzi set a club postseason record with four assists in Game Two,
Sunday's attendance of 2,732 was lowest in IceHogs postseason history.
Rockford has been outshot in seven of its eight postseason games this season.
The IceHogs have outscored Kalamazoo 6-0 in the third period in Semifinal series, but have been outscored 13-3 in the first and second periods.
Hot Hog Week 29:
Forward Billy Tibbetts tied a UHL record and set an IceHogs postseason mark when he notched 4g-2a-6pts against Kalamazoo in Game Two of the Colonial Cup Semifinals. Despite missing the first two games of the playoffs, Tibbetts leads the Hogs with 10 points in the postseason.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, May 10 vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Game Four): Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Hogs face its first elimination game of the postseason when they face the Wings on Wednesday. It's win or go home for the Hogs as they look to avoid a series sweep by the Wings.
Friday, May 12 at Kalamazoo Wings (Game Five, if necessary): The puck drops at 6:30 p.m. If Rockford staves off elimination in Game Four, the series swings back to Kalamazoo for Game Five and the Hogs will be playing to live for another day in the postseason.
Sunday, May 14 vs. Kalamazoo Wings (Game Six, if necessary): Game starts at 5:05 p.m. Well things could get interesting if Rockford can force a Game Six at the MetroCentre on Sunday. The Hogs need to win both Games Four and Five to return home for Game Six. A win here would force a series deciding Game Seven in Kalamazoo on Tuesday, May 16.
Final HogTalk Tonight At Shooter's North:
Miller Lite HogTalk returns this week to Shooter's North located at 7742 Forest Hills Road in Loves Park for one final show from 6:30-7:30 p.m. WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T host the weekly show and this week they will be joined by IceHogs skaters Mike Letizia and Olivier Proulx. IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson will be on hand to talk about the week that was and the week ahead. Come sign up for prizes, meet some IceHogs players and chat Hogs hockey at Shooter's North!
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all of the IceHogs' 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. New to the network this season is ESPN Radio "The Jock" 1380 AM. The Jock will broadcast 20 Hogs games during the regular season. Check your local listings. 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 20 minutes before the puck drops. Make sure to give your opinion during the 10th Inning Bar and Grill Post-Game Call-In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255.
Playoff Tickets Available:
The 2006 Colonial Cup Playoffs are here and you can lock up your seats as tickets are on sale now at the MetroCentre Box Office. Call (815) 968-5222, log on to centreevents.com or stop by the Box Office located in downtown Rockford for tickets. Tickets start at $9 and an arena surcharge will apply to all tickets.
Colonial Cup Semifinals
Wednesday, May 10: vs. Kalamazoo, 7:30 p.m. (Game Four)
Friday, May 12 at Kalamazoo, 6:30 p.m. (Game Five, if necessary)
Sunday, May 14 vs. Kalamazoo, 5:05 p.m. (Game Six, if necessary)
International Hockey League 2 Stories from May 8, 2006
- Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- League honors Pickard - Kalamazoo Wings
- IceHogs front office honored with pair of awards - Rockford IceHogs
- Generals to move in new direction - Flint Generals
- Tony Lisman named UHL General Manager of the Year - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Newkirk Named UHL Broadcaster of the Year - Elmira Jackals
- UHL announces 2005-06 front office awards - IHL 2
- IceHogs facing elimination against Kalamazoo - Rockford IceHogs
- Trashers return home for playoff games Wednesday, Friday and Sunday - Danbury Trashers
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