IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

IceHogs Powerless against Muskegon

Published on January 14, 2004 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Rockford, Ill.- The Rockford IceHogs couldn't capitalize on opportunities against the Muskegon Fury and fell 3-1 at the Rockford MetroCentre in front of 2,403 on Wednesday night. The IceHogs went 0-6 on the power play and Fury forward Robin Bouchard extended his UHL record goal streak to 14 games. The IceHogs jumped on the board early, as All-Star winger Kelly Miller blasted a Justin Cardwell face-off past rookie goalie Brian Haaland at 4:15 of the first period. Haaland, who was making his professional debut, would not be cracked after that.

Rockford tightened their defense, but couldn't stop Muskegon's top line. Winger Todd Robinson tied the contest at 13:43 of the second, slipping one by Hogs net-minder Ronnie Vogel. The Fury would then take their first lead of the night at 6:49 of the third period when winger David Ambler flipped one top shelf to push Muskegon on top 2-1.

After the Hogs held the Fury on numerous of power play opportunities, Bouchard put the game virtually out of reach at 12:58 when squeaked one by Vogel giving the Fury the 3-1 advantage. Bouchard, who broke Flint forward Jim Duhart's 11-game scoring goal scoring streak last week, extended his current streak to 14.

The IceHogs did hold Muskegon to 0-5 on the man advantage however. Vogel finished the game with 23 saves, while Haaland turned away 29 Rockford attempts to pick up his first career win.

Next Home Game: Friday, January 16th vs. Quad City Mallards. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Friday is Wrestling Night and Guaranteed Win Night at the MetroCentre. WWE legend "Mankind" Mick Foley will be on hand signing autographs from 6:00-8:00 p.m. And if the IceHogs don't win, each fan in attendance will receive a free $7 ticket to the Wednesday, January 21st game.

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