Rockford runs unbeaten streak to six games
November 15, 2004 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Week 5 of the 2004-05 UHL season is complete and the Rockford IceHogs continue to reach new pinnacles never achieved before. The Hogs are seven games over the .500 mark for the first time in franchise history thanks to a 2-0-2 record in Week 5. Rockford now has five days off to catch their breath before a showdown on Friday with the Muskegon Fury and then a crucial game Saturday against the Quad City Mallards at the Rockford MetroCentre.
Transactions
-Center J.C. Ruid was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Thursday, November 11.
-Defenseman Eric Skaug was signed on Friday, November 12.
-Defenseman Ryan Bonni was activated on Saturday, November 13.
Bacon Bits:
Rockford has an unbeaten streak of six games dating back to 11/3/04 (4-0-2).
The IceHogs are still leading the UHL in offensive production, scoring 57g-99a-156pts in the Hogs first 14 games. The club is also averaging 4.07 goals per game, second best in the league.
Rockford tied a franchise record on Sunday against Missouri putting just 16 shots on goal. It's the third time in which Rockford had only 16 shots in a game and they had won the previous two contests, most recently a 4-2 win over Quad City on 11/24/01.
In four shootouts this season, Rockford has been held goalless in three of them and are 3-26 (11.5%) in the extra session overall.
The Hogs were without the services of center J.C. Ruid over the three game weekend and the line of Chris Gobert, Olivier Proulx and Terry Harrison stepped up. They combined for 6g-12a-18pts in three games with a plus/minus of +20.
Rockford is 7-1-3 in the past 11 games and lead the UHL with 21 points.
The IceHogs plus/minus rating through 14 games is +106. Last season, Rockford was -240.
Winger Eric Labelle has a penalty in eight straight games, accumulating 97 PIM's during his stretch dating back to 10/30/04.
The IceHogs are seven games over .500 for the first time in franchise history.
Hot Hog: Week 4
Center Olivier Proulx: The second year skater had a breakout week for the IceHogs netting 4g-5a-9pts and a +7 in four games. Proulx helped the Hogs make up a late two-goal deficit on Sunday against Missouri and had four points on Saturday against the Port Huron Beacons.
Upcoming Games:
Friday, November 19 vs. Muskegon Fury. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. A showdown featuring the top two teams in the UHL! Muskegon makes their first trip to Rockford on Friday and the first 1,000 fans to the game will receive Smash Hit Hockey Poster #2 courtesy of Medicine Man, Johnson Press, Rockford Register Star, Pepsi and The Eagle 96.7 FM.
Saturday, November 20 vs. Quad City Mallards. Game time is set for 7:05 p.m. The top two teams in the Western Division clash for the fourth time this season. The first 1,000 kids to the game will receive a full size hockey stick from Lonnies Carpet Max and 23WIFR.
Rockford's Voice is The Home of the Hogs:
Catch all 80 Regular Season and all Playoff games on the official radio home for the Rockford IceHogs, Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM, WNTA. The broadcast begins with the SBC Pregame Show 20 minutes before the puck drops and make sure to give your opinion during the Seven11 Productions Post Game Call In Show following each home game at (815) 874-8255. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season.
Budweiser HogTalk At The Olympic Tavern:
Join the Rockford IceHogs and Budweiser at the Olympic Tavern every Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for HogTalk. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T. Fans can meet, chat and ask questions about Hogs hockey to IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson and the IceHogs players at the show. This week Ryan Bonni, Tim Wedderburn and J.C. Ruid will be at the Olympic Tavern.
Single Game Tickets Are On Sale:
Fans can purchase single game tickets for any IceHogs regular season game at the MetroCentre Box Office or by calling (815) 968-5222. Tickets start at just $7 and there are great seats available. An arena surcharge will apply to all tickets.
Season Tickets:
Season tickets for the 2004-05 season are still on sale at a prorated price! Season ticket holders receive great benefits like same seat for every game, first right of refusal for playoff tickets and the "Never A Wasted Ticket Policy" so no ticket will go unused. For more information, call the IceHogs office at (815) 986-6465.
Week 5 Recap
Wednesday, November 10: Rockford 4 at Port Huron 2
Friday, November 12: Rockford 3 at Fort Wayne 4 (so)
Saturday, November 13: Port Huron 2 vs. Rockford 5
Sunday, November 14: Missouri 4 vs. Rockford 3
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