IceHogs stretch unbeaten streak to eight games
November 7, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Three games on the schedule for Week 4 including showdown in Fort Wayne
Week 4 Schedule
Friday, November 11 vs. Flint, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, November 12 at Fort Wayne, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, November 13 vs. Missouri, 3:05 p.m.
Week 3 Recap
Two more game, two more win for the Rockford IceHogs in Week 3 of the 2005-06 United Hockey League regular season. They did it with tight goaltending and a stingy defense this time, allowing just three goals in the two games. The IceHogs are now a club best 8-0-0 with three games on the schedule for Week 4 including a pair of home contests Friday (Flint) and Sunday (Missouri), and a road showdown with the Fort Wayne Komets on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 2: Kalamazoo Wings 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs 3
Saturday, November 5: Rockford 3 at Missouri 1: A Western Division match-up turned ugly on Saturday night, as the Rockford IceHogs topped the Missouri River Otters 3-1 at the Family Arena with a combined 157 penalty minutes. The IceHogs extended their club best winning streak to 8 games and defenseman Evgueni Nourislamov netted his first two goals of the campaign to help lead the Hogs to the win. Nourislamov put Rockford on the board at 6:22 of the opening frame when he blew his first marker of the year past Otters goalie Kevin Reiter. At 9:49, Hogs winger Greg Barber was set up perfectly by linemates Jason Notermann and Steve Yetman on the power play to give Rockford the 2-0 advantage. The score would remain that way until the third period when Missouri cut into the lead. Defenseman Tim O'Connell slipped in the Otters only goal of the night past Michel Robinson at 3:47 on the power play to make it a one-goal game. Nourislamov, however, would seal the game for Rockford with an empty net goal at 18:49. The Hogs set a club record with 13 power play opportunities while the Otters had nine. The game ended with a ruckus in the Rockford zone that featured 74 PIMs combined by the two teams. Robinson was solid once again for Rockford making 26 saves while Retier tunred away 25 shots in the loss.
Transactions -Winger Billy Tibbetts was signed on Wednesday, November 2.
-Tibbetts was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Thursday, November 3.
-Winger Bruce Watson was moved from the 7-Day Injured Reserve to the 14-Day Injured Reserve on Thursday, November 3
Bacon Bits:
Rockford's 8-0-0 record marks their best start in club history and the longest winning streak in club history.
IceHogs center Preston Mizzi tied an IceHogs record, netting a goal in five straight games from 10/23/05-11/2/05. Mizzi scored nine goals during his streak. Olivier Proulx, J.C. Ruid, Maris Ziedins and Kevin Kerr also have had goals in five straight games for the Hogs.
Both IceHogs goalies Michel Robinson and Ronnie Vogel are 4-0-0. Vogel, however, has received 6.25 goals per game of support in front of him while the Hogs score 3.00 goals per contest when Robinson starts.
The Hogs set a club-record Saturday in Missouri with 13 power play opportunities. The previous record of 12 was set on opening night.
IceHogs rookie winger Robin Big Snake is the early season league leader with 90 PIMs. Big Snake also leads the "U" with 8 major penalties.
The Hogs and Otters set an IceHogs season-high for penalty minutes in a game when the clubs racked up a combined 157 PIMs. Rockford accumulated 80, while Missouri had 77 PIMs.
Rockford has only trailed after one period so far this season in 8 games and 24 periods played. That period was period one on opening night when Elmira had a 2-1 lead over Rockford.
Hogs winger Greg Barber is tied for the UHL lead with 3 game-winning goals.
Hot Hog Week 3:
Defenseman Evgueni Nourislamov helped anchor down an IceHogs defensive unit that allowed just 3 goals in 2 games during Week 3. Nourislamov also helped on the offensive side, netting a pair of goals in Rockford's 3-1 win over the Missouri River Otters on Saturday night in Missouri.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, November 11 vs. Flint Generals. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. Rockford returns home to face off against the Generals. The first 2,000 fans to the game will receive an IceHogs "Support Our Troops" wristband in honor of Veterans Day. Call (815) 968-5222 for tickets.
Saturday, November 12 at Fort Wayne Komets. The puck drops at 6:35 p.m. Rockford and Fort Wayne match-up for the first time this season, in a rematch of last season's UHL Colonial Cup Semifinals. It's the first of 10 meetings between the two Western Division rivals.
Sunday, November 13 vs. Missouri River Otters. We'll get things started at 3:05 p.m. The Hogs and River Otters meet for the fourth time this season and second in Rockford. The first 500 kids to the game will receive an IceHogs Commemorative Hockey Puck #2 in a series of four from Insurance King. Sunday is also another Family Four Pack Day. That's four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks for only $48! Also, don't forget your skates because Sunday marks another "Skate With The Hogs"Â immediately following the game.
HogTalk Returns Tonight At Shooter's North:
HogTalk returns tonight at Shooter's North located at 7742 Forest Hills Road in Loves Park from 6:30-7:30 p.m. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T and features IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson each Monday. Also this week, rookies Chaz Johnson and Ryan Carrigan will be there to talk Hogs hockey and meet fans.
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all IceHogs Regular and Post Season games on Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM WNTA. 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"Â 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"Â 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 into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. The IceHogs 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.
Season Tickets Still Available:
Season tickets can still be purchased for the 2005-06 season! There are some great seats still available and season ticket holders enjoy great benefits like same seat for every game, first right of refusal for playoff tickets and the Never A Wasted Ticket Policy. For information on season tickets, contact the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.
Individual Tickets Available:
Individual single game tickets are now on sale at the Rockford MetroCentre Box Office for the 2005-06 regular season. Call (815) 968-5222 or log on to centreevents.com for tickets. Tickets start at $9 and an arena surcharge will apply to all ticket purchases.
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