IceHogs overtake top spot in UHL
Published on November 22, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
The Rockford IceHogs shut down the Muskegon Fury and Quad City Mallards during Week 6 of the United Hockey League season, taking over the top spot in the league. Goaltender Michel Robinson shined in between the pipes allowing just a pair of goals in the two games, picking up both victories. The Hogs end their six-game homestand this week with games against Kansas City on Wednesday night and Missouri on Friday.
Friday, November 19: Muskegon 1 vs. Rockford 3:
Saturday, November 20: Quad City 1 vs. Rockford 4:
Transactions
-Defenseman Eric Skaug was placed on team suspension on Monday, November 15.
-Goaltender Michel Robinson was called up to the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL) on Thursday, November 18.
-Robinson was returned to Rockford on Friday, November 19.
-Defenseman Tim Wedderburn was called up to the Chicago Wolves (AHL) on Friday, November 19.
-Rockford signed winger Ricky Reznick on Friday, November 19.
-Rockford claimed winger Brent Sullivan off waivers from Flint on Friday, November 19.
Bacon Bits:
The IceHogs are unbeaten in eight straight games (6-0-2), dating back to 11/6/04.
Goaltender Michel Robinson is unbeaten in his last eight games (5-0-3), has a goals against average of 1.63 and a save percentage of .943.
Robinson stopped a season high 19 shots in the third period during Saturday's 4-1 win over Quad City.
In his last three games, defenseman Nathan Lutz has 2g-3a-5pts and is a +8. Lutz is third among UHL d-men in scoring and leads the circuit with six goals.
Every active skater on the IceHogs roster has a plus/minus of even or better.
The IceHogs are 6-0-0 on Saturday's this season and are also 6-0-0 on the second game of back-to-back games.
Rockford is also a perfect 6-0-0 against the UHL's Central Division this season.
Rockford is nine games over .500 for the first time in franchise history.
The Hogs end their six-game homestand this Friday against Missouri and will play nine of the following 14 on the road.
Hot Hog: Week 6
Center Miguel Lafleche: Another week, another player stepping up for the IceHogs. Rookie center Miguel Lafleche scored four goals, including all three of Rockford's tallies in the Hogs 3-1 win over Muskegon on Friday night and had a plus/minus rating of +4 for the weekend. Lafleche filled in at the center position for the injured J.C. Ruid over the weekend.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, November 24 vs. Kansas City. Start time is 7:05 p.m. The Outlaws return to the MetroCentre for the IceHogs traditional Thanksgiving Eve game. Purchase a ticket and bring a non-perishable food item to the game, and receive a free $7 ticket to the December 1 game vs. Fort Wayne.
Friday, November 26 vs. Missouri River Otters. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs and Otters open up a home-and-home series at the Rockford MetroCentre. The first 1,000 fans to the game will receive an IceHogs Smash Hit Hockey T-shirt courtesy of Swanson Discount Vacuums, Blackhawk Communications, Edgebrook Center, 13WREX and Q98.5 FM
Saturday, November 27 at Missouri River Otters. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Rockford and Missouri close out Week 7 with the back end of their home-and-home series. It's Rockford's second trip of the campaign to St. Charles and fifth meeting of the season overall.
Game Rescheduled:
The IceHogs game scheduled for Sunday, November 28 against the Kalamazoo Wings has been switched to Sunday, December 12 at 3:05 p.m. All tickets purchased for the November 28 game can be used for the December 12 game. If you have any questions contact the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.
Rockford's Voice is The Home of the Hogs:
Catch all 80 Regular Season and all Playoff games on the official radio home for the Rockford IceHogs, Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM, WNTA. 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. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season.
Budweiser HogTalk At The Olympic Tavern:
Join the Rockford IceHogs and Budweiser at the Olympic Tavern every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for HogTalk. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T. Fans can meet, chat and ask questions about Hogs hockey to IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson and the IceHogs players at the show. This week Jeff Harvey, Nathan Lutz and J.F. Dufour will be at the Olympic Tavern.
Single Game Tickets Are On Sale:
Fans can purchase single game tickets for any IceHogs regular season game at the MetroCentre Box Office or by calling (815) 968-5222. Tickets start at just $7 and there are great seats available. An arena surcharge will apply to all tickets.
Season Tickets:
Season tickets for the 2004-05 season are still on sale at a prorated price! Season ticket holders receive great benefits like same seat for every game, first right of refusal for playoff tickets and the "Never A Wasted Ticket Policy" so no ticket will go unused. For more information, call the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.
Week 7 Schedule
Wednesday, November 24 vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, November 26 vs. Missouri, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, November 27 at Missouri, 7:05 p.m.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from November 22, 2004
- Trashers complete successful week with 1-0-1 record - Danbury Trashers
- IceHogs Robinson named Goaltender of the Week - Rockford IceHogs
- Mallards Stay Unbeaten at Home - Quad City Mallards
- Wings Stadium to host two post-Thanksgiving skates - Kalamazoo Wings
- Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Earning the letters - Kalamazoo Wings
- RiverDogs face busy holiday week - Richmond RiverDogs
- Richmond's Hymovitz and Rockford's Robinson earn weekly honors - IHL 2
- IceHogs overtake top spot in UHL - Rockford IceHogs
- Beacon review - Port Huron Flags
- Home cooking needed on Thanksgiving - Kansas City Outlaws
- Motor City Mechanics week in review - Motor City Mechanics
- Komets stop Fury, cage Outlaws - Fort Wayne Komets
- Jackals cling to first place after up and down week - Elmira Jackals
- Fury maintian Central Division leadership - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Muskegon Fury notes - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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