IceHogs take over top spot at the All-Star break
January 24, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
The United Hockey League will hold the annual All-Star Classic Monday, and the Rockford IceHogs have a hold onto first place in the UHL. The IceHogs picked off two of three victories during Week 15 as Rockford continues their seven-game road swing. The IceHogs finally return home this weekend for a pair of games Friday and Saturday, sandwiched between two road affairs.
Wednesday, January 19: Rockford IceHogs 3 at Quad City Mallards 1
Saturday, January 22: Rockford IceHogs 0 at Fort Wayne Komets 3
Sunday, January 23: Rockford IceHogs 5 at Flint Generals 4
Transactions
-Defenseman Greg Snitowsky was signed on Wednesday, January 19.
Bacon Bits:
Goalie Michel Robinson has started 22 straight games for Rockford. During his stretch Robinson is 14-6-2.
The IceHogs are 13-1-0 in the second game of back-to-back games this season.
Through 44 games, the Hogs only loss back-to-back games one time. Rockford dropped three straight from 11/27-12/3.
The IceHogs penalty kill has climbed up to third overall on road this season, killing off 86.0% of the opposition's power plays.
Rookie center Miguel Lafleche has scored 14 goals this season, all on the even strength.
The IceHogs are 4-2-0 in the first six games of their seven game road trip.
Rockford still holds the UHL's top road record, 13-6-2.
The Hogs 13 road wins is one-shy of the franchise record set during the 1999-2000 season.
Hot Hog: Week 15
Center Miguel Lafleche: The IceHogs rookie center picked up four goals and an assist to pick up the scoring slack for Rockford during Week 15. Lafleche ranks second on the Hogs with 14 even strength goals and continues to climb scoring charts.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, January 26 at Missouri River Otters. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs finish up their longest stretch away from the Rockford MetroCentre Wednesday when they face-off against Missouri at the Family Arena in St. Charles, Missouri.
Friday, January 28 vs. Flint Generals The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs finally return home after a 20-day hiatus. It's the first visit from Flint and Friday is NASCAR Night. Come and check out the #24 Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Monte Carlo brought to you by Thompson's Transmissions, FOX39 and Q98.5 FM.
Saturday, January 29 vs. Kansas City Outlaws. Game begins at 7:05 p.m. The Outlaws return to Rockford and the first 1,000 fans to the contest will receive an IceHogs baseball hat from Wireless One, 23WIFR and 104.9 FM, WXRX. Tickets are going fast!
Sunday, January 30 at Quad City Mallards: Start time is 3:05 p.m. The Hogs return to the MARK of the Quad Cities to battle the arch-rival Mallards.
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 And All-Star Party At The Olympic Tavern:
Budweiser Hog Talk return's tonight at the Olympic Tavern and fans can watch the UHL's Pepsi All-Star Classic live!. 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 winger Bruce Watson tonight! The All-Star festivities will get under way at 5:00 p.m.
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 16 Schedule
Wednesday, January 26 at Missouri, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, January 28 vs. Flint, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, January 29 vs. Kansas City, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, January 30 at Quad City, 3:00 p.m.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 24, 2005
- Danbury enters All-Star break with one point lead in Eastern Division - Danbury Trashers
- Mallards Set for âRivalry Weekendâ at The MARK - Quad City Mallards
- RiverDogs hit the road this week - Richmond RiverDogs
- IceHogs take over top spot at the All-Star break - Rockford IceHogs
- Jackals Hit rock Bottom, Rebound versus Danbury - Elmira Jackals
- Beacon review - Port Huron Flags
- Mechanics Collect Two Points - Motor City Mechanics
- Komets Sweep Home Stand - Fort Wayne Komets
- Following club record nine-game win streak, Fury drop three in a row - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Muskegon Fury notes - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Persistent IceHogs outlast pesky Generals - Rockford IceHogs
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