IceHogs topple best from the East
Published on February 5, 2007 under International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
And the offense rolls on! Just as it appeared that the Rockford IceHogs offense might be coming down from its offensive high, the club put up 15 goals in its two wins over the UHL's Eastern Conference's top two teams. The week was highlighted by Rockford's most lopsided win of the season on Saturday in Muskegon, 10-4. The Hogs return home this weekend for a pair of games, but not before a tilt in Bloomington against the PrairieThunder on Wednesday.
Friday, Feb. 2: Rockford IceHogs 5 at Kalamazoo Wings 4 (SO)
Saturday, Feb. 3: Rockford IceHogs 10 at Muskegon Fury 4
Transaction:
-Winger Kaleb Betts was activated from the 10-Day IR on Friday, Feb. 2
-Defenseman Tim Wedderburn was reassigned from the Chicago Wolves (AHL) on Friday, Feb. 2
-Winger Jason Ralph was activated from team suspension on Friday, Feb. 2
-Winger Chaz Johnson was placed on the 7-Day IR (retro 1/29) on Thursday, Feb. 1
-Winger Kaleb Betts was moved from the 7 to 10-Day IR (original date 1/23) on Thursday, Feb. 1
-Defenseman Dan Boeser was moved from the 10 to 21-Day IR (original date 1/14) on Thursday, Feb. 1
-Winger Bruce Watson was moved from the 21-Day IR to a non-roster spot on Thursday, Feb. 1
Bacon Bits:
Rockford tied a club record on Saturday, netting 10 goals against the Muskegon Fury. The Hogs accomplished the feat twice before (2/5/00 at Muskegon 10-7 and 3/8/06 at Elmira 10-2).
Winger Robin Big Snake tied a club single-game regular season record when he scored four goals against Muskegon on Saturday. Preston Mizzi accomplished the task on 4/9/06 against Muskegon.
The last three skaters to net hat-tricks for Rockford all notched four goals (Mizzi, Billy Tibbetts on 5/6/06 at Kalamazoo in the playoffs and Big Snake on Saturday.) Prior to Mizzi lighting four lamps, the Hogs never had a four-goal scorer.
Big Snake also added an assist in Saturday's contest, setting a club season-high with five points. His overall line for the game read 4g-1a-5pts, 10 shots on goal, 10 PIM's and a plus/minus rating of +2.
Mizzi has an IceHogs season-high nine-game point streak. During his hot stretch, the Hogs centerman has 9g-12a-21pts.
With Mizzi's short-handed goal on Saturday in Muskegon, he surpassed Mike Figliomeni for most career IceHogs goals with 69 and became the Hogs all-time short-handed goals leader with five.
Mizzi is also the Hogs all-time power-play goal scorer with 23.
Rockford won its first shootout in nearly a full calendar year on Friday (2/2) in Kalamazoo. The Hogs last shootout victory came on 3/3/06 against Motor City and the previous win came on 1/11/06 at Kalamazoo.
After netting just three shootout goals in its first 19 attempts, the Hogs buried markers on three of its four shootout shots in Kalamazoo.
Winger Nicolas Corbeil, on loan to the Hogs American Hockey League affiliate Milwaukee Admirals, accounted for 3g-1a-4pts in the Ads two games over the weekend.
Corbeil was named the game's #1 star following Milwaukee's 3-2 overtime win over the Houston Aeros on Friday in which he netted both of the Admirals regulation goals.
Rockford goalie Frederic Cloutier is 9-1-2 in his last 12 decisions.
With Jason Ralph in the line-up, the IceHogs have a record of 9-0-1.
Over the IceHogs past 10 games, the club has scored 58 goals. Rockford is 8-1-1 in that stretch.
Hot Hog Week 17:
For a third straight week, Hogs center Preston Mizzi is the club's Player of the Week nomination. Mizzi, the two-time reigning UHL's Player of the Week, accumulated 2g-4a-6pts in two games. Mizzi's scoring line read the same in both games as he chipped in a goal and two assists in the IceHogs two wins.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Bloomington PrairieThunder. The game begins at 7:05 p.m. Rockford completes a five-game road swing in Bloomington against the Thunder. The game is the 1th meeting of the season between Rockford and Bloomington.
Friday, Feb. 9 vs. Flint Generals. Game time is 7:30 p.m. The Hogs and Generals meet up at the MetroCentre once again. The first 1,000 fans to the game will receive IceHogs Poster #5 from Pepsi, Medicine Man, Johnson Press and the Rockford Register Star.
Saturday, Feb. 10 vs. Muskegon Fury. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. The UHL's top team returns to the MetroCentre. The first 1,000 fans to the game and through the turnstiles will pick up a Hammy Hog Piggy Bank from Members Alliance Credit Union and 23WIFR.
HogTalk Returns This Week At Shooter's North:
Bud Light HogTalk returns this week at Shooter's North. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T and tonight will feature IceHogs skaters Matt Gens and Mike Doyle. The show runs from 7-8 p.m. and also features IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson. Come on out and talk IceHogs hockey and take advantage of some Bud Light specials at Shooter's North.
Hogs at Discovery Center on Thursday:
Catch the IceHogs at the Discovery Center Museum on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 2-5 p.m. for another IceHogs Free Family Thursday. The Discovery Center is located at 711 North Main St. in Rockford and fans that come out on Thursday afternoon can sign up to win tickets to an upcoming IceHogs game and other IceHogs prizes!
The IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all IceHogs Regular and 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. Once again this season, ESPN"ËRadio "The Jock" 1380 AM will broadcast 20 Hogs games during the regular season. Check your local listings for game times and dates. 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 30 minutes before the puck drops. Make sure to give your opinion during the Post-Game Call-In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255.
The King's Table Cafe Offers Special Pregame Menu:
The King's Table Cafe, located at 308 West State St. in Stewert Square, is offering IceHogs fans Game Night specials. Fans that stop by The King's Table Cafe can take advantage of an All You Can Eat Chili Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat"ËHot Dog Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids), All You Can Eat Taco Bar for $5.95 ($2.50 for kids) and "Mallard" Chicken Tender Night for just $5.95 ($2.50 for Kids). The King's Table Cafe is open before IceHogs games from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, contact The King's Table Cafe at (815) 986-0874.
Week 18 Schedule
Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Bloomington, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9 vs. Flint, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10 vs. Muskegon, 7:05 p.m.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from February 5, 2007
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- Fight Night Returns to Wings Stadium in March - Kalamazoo Wings
- A Valentine's Gift to Remember - Kalamazoo Wings
- Chwedoruk Named UHL Player of the Week - Quad City Mallards
- UHL announces weekly award winners - IHL 2
- Kalamazoo Wings Week in Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Odom joins UHL staff - IHL 2
- Flags Hit Highs and Lows in First Week of February - Port Huron Flags
- Mallards Continue Busy February with Three-Game Weekend - Quad City Mallards
- Hot Komets ride win streak to seven games - Fort Wayne Komets
- IceHogs topple best from the East - Rockford IceHogs
- Generals Weekly Recap - Flint Generals
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