Moose Outlast Hogs in Scrappy See-Saw Affair
March 1, 2017 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill. - The Rockford IceHogs (21-27-8-3) scored three unanswered goals to tie the contest in the third period, but Brendan Lemieux potted the game-winner at 9:50 in the final frame to send the Manitoba Moose (22-27-3-4) to a 5-3 win Tuesday night at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
The loss marked the IceHogs first regulation defeat by the Moose this season, as Rockford is 3-1-0-1 in the season series with Manitoba.
Spencer Abbott netted his team-leading 15th goal of the season at 4:23 into the second period on a breakaway to start the IceHogs comeback.
Ville Pokka chipped in a power-play goal when he blasted a shot from behind the left faceoff circle to cap the IceHogs' scoring in the second period. The blueliner has now scored each of his five goals on the man advantage and leads Rockford with 17 power play points (5g, 12a).
Erik Gustafsson also found the back of the net, snapping a shot past goalie Jamie Philips to knot the game at 3-3 in the final frame. Gustafsson finished with two points and now has produced 1g-11a-12pts in 14 games this month.
Peter Stoykewych and Kyle Connor each finished with one goal and two assists on the night. Lemieux recorded the game-winner as one of five different Moose skaters to score a goal in Manitoba's win.
The two teams combined for 13 penalties in the back-and-forth contest.
Next Home Game: Friday, March 3 vs. Manitoba Moose at 7 p.m. The IceHogs host the Moose for the sixth meeting between the two teams this season. The first 1,000 fans 21 and over will receive an IceHogs grill spatula, compliments of Bud Light. Friday is also a Blues Flame Friday with doors opening at the Blue Flame Lounge at 5:30. Fans can enjoy drink specials and free appetizers before the game.
American Hockey League Stories from March 1, 2017
- Blackhawks Trade Abbott, Carrick to Ducks - Rockford IceHogs
- San Diego Gulls to Host Food Drive to Benefit Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank - San Diego Gulls
- Avalanche Recall Forward J.T. Compher - San Antonio Rampage
- Ottawa Acquires Jokipakka, Draft Pick from Calgary for Lazar - Binghamton Senators
- Coyotes Recall Duclair from Tucson - Tucson Roadrunners
- Canucks Reassign Four Players to Comets - Utica Comets
- Schmaltz Moves to NHL - Chicago Wolves
- Detroit Assigns Dylan McIlrath to Griffins - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Anaheim Ducks Acquire Sam Carrick and Spencer Abbott from Chicago - San Diego Gulls
- Anaheim Ducks Announce Roster Move - San Diego Gulls
- Dallas Stars Acquire Defensive Prospect - Texas Stars
- Devils Acquire Sixth-Round Pick from Nashville - Albany Devils
- Devils Acquire Shane Harper from Florida - Albany Devils
- Canes Recall Brown, Nestrasil From Checkers - Charlotte Checkers
- Oilers Trade Taylor Beck to New York for Winger Justin Fontaine - Bakersfield Condors
- Rangers Acquire Forward Taylor Beck - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Tampa Bay Lightning Acquire Goaltender Mike McKenna from Florida - Syracuse Crunch
- Terry, Ho-Sang, Grosenick Named CCM/AHL Award Winners for February - AHL
- Dallas Reassigns Elie to Texas - Texas Stars
- Ontario Reign Open March with Visit To Stockton Heat Tonight - Ontario Reign
- Heat Host Ontario for Family Day Tonight at 7:00 p.m. - Stockton Heat
- Avalanche/Rampage Acquire Joe Cannata from Washington - San Antonio Rampage
- Canucks Reassign Garteig from Alaska to Comets - Utica Comets
- Red Wings Recall Mitch Callahan - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Popular Amerks Theme Nights Return Throughout the Month of March - Rochester Americans
- : Rangers Assign Steven Kampfer to Hartford - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Moose Outlast Hogs in Scrappy See-Saw Affair - Rockford IceHogs
- Condors Trample Texas 5-0 for Fourth Straight Win - Bakersfield Condors
- McNeill Acquired by Dallas - Rockford IceHogs
- Gulls Continue Winning Ways, Down Roadrunners 5-3 - San Diego Gulls
- Griffins Fall to Monsters, 4-1 - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Manitoba Moose Recap: Manitoba 5 at Rockford 3 - Manitoba Moose
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.
