Power Play Pushes 'Hogs Past Rivermen
Published on March 2, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Peoria Rivermen News Release
Ben Smith and Jeremy Morin each scored twice as the Rockford IceHogs used three power-play goals to beat the Peoria Rivermen 4-1 on Friday night at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Mark Cundari scored Peoria's lone goal while Carter Hutton turned aside 23 Rivermen shots.
Cundari's goal came just 3:07 into the first frame on a shot from the blue line that snuck between Hutton's legs. Tyler Shattock and Stefan Della Rovereearned the assists on the play.
Rockford responded with two goals from Smith over a 5-minute stretch to take a 2-1 lead at the end of the first period. His first goal, at 8:27, was assisted by Brandon Svendsen and Matheiu Beaudoin. His second, on the power play at 12:49, was his 17th of the season off a rebound chance from Brandon Pirri and Shaun Lalonde.
Morin scored both of his goals on the power play in the second period. He one-timed home his 18th of the season at 2:28 off a cross-ice pass from Pirri. His second of the game came at 14:53 with the IceHogs on a 4-on-3 advantage.
The game featured a total of 65 penalty minutes and 13 power plays between the two teams. Cody Beach fought twice for the Rivermen but Peoria finished 0-for-7 on the power play. The IceHogs cashed in three times on six chances and outshot the Rivermen 30-24.
The Rivermen are back home Saturday to take on the Grand Rapid Griffins at 7:05 p.m. For tickets or more information call 309-676-1040. All games can be heard on CD Country 107.9 FM or worldwide through the TuneIn Radio App.
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