Perfect week moves Rockford into second place in UHL
January 23, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Following a big come-from-behind victory over the Fort Wayne Komets on Wednesday, the Rockford IceHogs finished off a perfect four-game week and head into the All-Star break with a 16 point lead in the UHL's Western Division. Winger and leading scorer Jason Notermann and defenseman Corey Hessler are heading to Missouri to represent the IceHogs in the 2006 All-Star game this Wednesday. Rockford resumes action on Friday in Kalamazoo against the Wings.
Wednesday, January 18: Fort Wayne Komets 4 vs. Rockford IceHogs 5
Friday, January 20: Port Huron Flags 1 vs. Rockford IceHogs 5
Saturday, January 21: Flint Generals 2 vs. Rockford IceHogs 3
Sunday, January 22: Rockford IceHogs 3 at Fort Wayne Komets 1
Transactions
-Defenseman Tom Zabkowicz was moved from the 7-Day Injured Reserve to the 10-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, Jan 21.
-Defenseman Joe Markusen was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, Jan. 21.
-Defenseman Corey Hessler was re-assigned to the IceHogs from Milwaukee on Saturday, Jan. 21.
-Defenseman T.J. Reynolds was assigned to Rockford from Milwaukee on Friday, Jan. 20.
-Defenseman Tom Zabkowicz was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Friday, Jan. 20 retroactive to Tuesday, Jan. 17.
-Winger Rob Voltera was activated from the 10-Day Injured Reserve on Wednesday, Jan. 18
-Goaltender Marek Roznik was released on Monday, Jan. 16.
-Goaltender Michel Robinson was returned to Rockford from Milwaukee on Monday, Jan. 16.
-Defenseman Matt Gens was returned to Rockford from Milwaukee on Monday, Jan. 16.
Bacon Bits:
Rockford set a club record with an 11-game home unbeaten streak (10-0-1).
Center Preston Mizzi tied a team season high with a six-game point streak with his goal on Sunday. Mizzi has 3g-4a-7pts during his hot streak.
Rockford tied a season high on Friday night with 53 shots on goal against the Port Huron Flags, one shy of the club record.
The Hogs also set a season high with 24 shots on goal in the first period, also one short of the club record.
The IceHogs' 28 wins, matches the team's entire win total from the 2003-04 season, the season before Steve Martinson arrived in Rockford.
Rookie winger Chaz Johnson accumulated 4g-4a-8pts over a three game stretch (1/18/06-1/21/06) this week.
Rockford now leads the UHL on the penalty kill at home (92.0%), on the road (88.2%) and overall (90.6%).
Rockford will play only three games in the next 14 days.
After last Saturday's game at the MetroCentre, the Hogs won't play another home game for 17 days.
Hot Hog Week 14:
Rookie winger Chaz Johnson netted four goals and four assists to pace the IceHogs to a perfect 4-0-0 week. Johnson's hot week included a pair of three-point efforts, including a goal and two assists on Wednesday and Saturday..
Upcoming Games:
Friday, Jan. 27 at Kalamazoo Wings. Game time is slated for 6:30 p.m. Rockford travels back to Wings Stadium to battle the Kalamazoo Wings for the final time this season. The game features two of the top three teams in the UHL.
Saturday, Jan. 28 at Flint Generals. The puck drops at 6:35 p.m. The Hogs continue their five-game road swing with their first contest of the season in Flint against the Generals. Rockford and Flint have played twice already this campaign in Rockford and this meeting is the first of three at the Perani's Hockey World Arena.
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. New to the network this season is ESPN Radio "The Jock" 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 in to Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. The 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.
Internet Inconvenience:
The Rockford IceHogs would like to extend an apology to all the Hogs fans who have tried to listen or view the broadcast on icehogs.com through the B2 Networks when the team is in Fort Wayne. The Komets have chosen not to adhere to league rules and do not have B2 Network access in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at this time. IceHogs fans can catch all the Hogs games, home and away via broadcast and video through the B2 Network on icehogs.com all season, with the exception of the games played in Fort Wayne. The UHL is currently addressing the situation in Fort Wayne and we will let you know if anything changes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have created.
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 tickets.
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, Greg Barber and Dan Boeser will be there to talk Hogs hockey and meet fans.
Week 15 Schedule
Wednesday, January 25-UHL All-Star Game in Missouri, 7:05 p.m.
Friday, January 27 at Kalamazoo Wings, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 28 at Flint Generals, 6:35 p.m.
International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 23, 2006
- Rockford's Johnson and Fort Wayne's St. Pierre earn weekly honors - IHL 2
- Mizzi added to All-Star Team - Rockford IceHogs
- Muskegon's Keller and Rockford's Mizzi named to UHL All-Star Classic - IHL 2
- Mallards Reach 500 with Win Over Generals - Quad City Mallards
- Who wants to say "I do?" - Kalamazoo Wings
- Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- Bowling with the K-Wings - Kalamazoo Wings
- Mechanics play four games in five days, go 1-3-0 in week fourteen - Motor City Mechanics
- Jackals Split Games, Remain Seven Points Behind Motor City - Elmira Jackals
- Perfect week moves Rockford into second place in UHL - Rockford IceHogs
- Vipers Weekly Update - Roanoke Valley Vipers
- Coach to Play in Alumni Game, Players in All-Star Classic - Flint Generals
- Frostbite Weekly Update - Adirondack Frostbite
- Fury Leading the League - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Fury Weekly Update - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Danbury Falls to Frostbite - Danbury Trashers
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