IceHogs Try for Eight Straight
November 8, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - With an American Hockey League franchise record already in tow, the Rockford IceHogs (9-2-0-1) begin to chase their all-time longest winning streak on Saturday night when they host Grand Rapids during Military Appreciation Night at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
The first 2,500 fans through the gates for the 7 p.m. puck drop will receive an IceHogs camouflage hat courtesy of Pepsi. Additionally all active and former military personnel are eligible to receive free admission and discounted tickets for family and friends, with the presentation of a valid ID.
Tickets are available at the BMO Harris Bank Center box office and at all Ticketmaster locations, as well as online at IceHogs.com or by calling 815-968-5222. The game will be broadcast on 23.2 Antenna TV and on the web through AHL Live.
The IceHogs are riding a seven-game winning streak into Saturday night, the longest streak in their eight-year AHL history. The all-time franchise record for consecutive wins stands at 11, set from Jan. 18-Feb. 12, 2006, when Rockford was a member of the UHL.
The winning streak is part of the second-best start in franchise history, a start that finds the IceHogs currently at the top of the AHL with 19 points. Just like with the winning streak, this year's squad is chasing a mark set by the 2005-06 IceHogs, who started the season with a 13-2-0-1 record.
Rockford grabbed their seventh-straight win on Thursday when they hung on for a 5-3 triumph over the Iowa Wild. After racing to a 4-0 lead, the IceHogs were able to withstand a furious comeback attempt by the hometown Wild, who rallied with three straight to make it a one-goal game in the third period.
Captain Joakim Nordstrom led a red-hot Rockford offense scoring two of the team's three power play goals on Thursday afternoon, while fellow second-year forward Mark McNeill recorded his third-straight game with a goal scored. McNeill currently leads the IceHogs with 12 points (6g-6a) through 12 games.
Saturday night marks the second of eight meetings between the IceHogs and Griffins, following a 2-1 IceHogs win at Van Andel Arena on Oct. 29. Grand Rapids is hoping to reverse a different kind of streak, as they are the losers of five-straight, including a 4-0 defeat in Milwaukee last night. The Griffins have played well outside of Michigan, however, holding a 3-1 road record.
NEXT HOME GAME: Friday, Nov. 14, vs. Milwaukee Admirals. Game time is at 7 p.m. The IceHogs look to avenge their opening night defeat at the hands of the Admirals as the two begin a home-and-home series. The first 2,500 fans will receive an IceHogs cowbell courtesy of BMO Harris Bank.
• Discuss this story on the American Hockey League message board...
American Hockey League Stories from November 8, 2014
- McNeill, Hogs stay hot - Rockford IceHogs
- IceHogs Use McNeill Hat Trick to Defeat Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Comets Extend to Division Lead with 3-2 Win over the Americans - Utica Comets
- Second Period Flurry Sinks Sens - Binghamton Senators
- Chicago Pulls Away from Iowa 4-2 - Iowa Wild
- Barons Top Marlies, 4-3 in Overtime - Oklahoma City Barons
- Wolves Overwhelm Wild 4-2 - Chicago Wolves
- Checkers Steamrolled by Stars 8-2 - Charlotte Checkers
- Record-Breaking Night Paces Bridgeport - Bridgeport Islanders
- Crunch Score Four in Third Period to Beat Admirals 5-4 - Syracuse Crunch
- Crunch Spoil Admirals' Road Trip - Norfolk Admirals
- Amerks Comeback Falls Short in 3-2 Loss to Comets - Rochester Americans
- Pirates Continue Hot Streak with 5th Straight Win - Portland Pirates
- Wolf Pack Succumb to Bears in Third Period - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Rookies Lead Way as Penguins Drop Senators - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Flames Edge Bulldogs 4-3 - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Phantoms Fall at Portland in New England Roadie Finale - Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Hulak's Hat Trick Sparks Stars Offense - Texas Stars
- Four-Goal Third Propels Bears Past Pack - Hershey Bears
- Shore Scores Twice in 2-1 Win over Springfield - Manchester Monarchs
- Sound Tigers Power Play Defeats Devils - Albany Devils
- Chris Tierney Impressive in Debut as Sharks Double up Bruins 4-2 - Worcester Sharks
- P-Bruins Fall to Worcester Sharks, 4-2 - Providence Bruins
- Falcons Fall to Monarchs, 2-1 - Springfield Falcons
- Amerks Military Appreciation Night Set for Monday, November 10 - Rochester Americans
- Canadiens Recall Bowman from Bulldogs, Assign Ellis to Nailers - Hamilton Bulldogs
- IceHogs Try for Eight Straight - Rockford IceHogs
- Monarchs Announce Donation to Food Bank - Manchester Monarchs
- Blue Jackets Recall Dana Tyrell, Assign Marko Dano to Falcons - Springfield Falcons
- Comets Recall Patrick Kennedy - Utica Comets
- Dallas Stars Recall Curtis McKenzie - Texas Stars
- Marlies Use Strong Third Period to Beat Rampage 3-2 - Toronto Marlies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
