Preview: IceHogs Host Wild for the First Time this Season
November 9, 2024 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford, Ill - The IceHogs begin a three-game homestand tonight as they welcome in the Chicago Wolves. The IceHogs and Wolves will face-off twelve times this season.
The Kids Are Alright- Frank Nazar III and Landon Slaggert connected on a short-handed goal in Friday's contest against the Grand Rapids Griffins. The rookie duo have been a big part of the IceHogs' success on the penalty kill this season. With the goal Friday night, Nazar has eight points in eight games. Slaggert now has five points following a two assist night against the Griffins. Rookie, Artyom Levshunov scored his first pro goal in the third period against Grand Rapids.
2024-25 Records:
Rockford- 3-5-0-0, 6 pts (5th Central Division)
Iowa- 3-7-1-0, 7 pts (4th Central Division)
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Killin' Time- The IceHogs penalty kill had a strong performance Friday night against the Griffins. Rockford went 5/5 Friday and scored their third shorthanded goal (tied 2nd most in AHL) of the season. The IceHogs penalty kill has posted a 92.9% success rate early on this season, which ranks 3rd in the AHL.
Tale Of The Tape- The IceHogs and Wild will face-off twelve times in the 2024-24 season. Rockford won the season series a year ago, posting a 8-4 record over Iowa. The Wild are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Griffins Thursday morning.
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2024-25 Head to Head Matchups:
Nov. 9 vs Iowa 7 p.m.
Dec. 11 @ Iowa 7 p.m.
Dec. 14 vs Iowa 7 p.m.
Dec. 17 @ Iowa 7 p.m.
Dec. 27 vs Iowa 7 p.m.
Dec. 28 @ Iowa 6 p.m.
Dec. 31 vs Iowa 6 p.m.
Jan. 17 @ Iowa 7 p.m.
Jan. 18 @ Iowa 6 p.m.
Feb. 17 @ Iowa 7 p.m.
Feb. 21 vs Iowa 7 p.m.
Mar. 7 vs Iowa 7 p.m.
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