IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

Rockford splits week 19, set for long road swing

February 27, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


The longest stretch of games of the season for the Rockford IceHogs came to an end on Sunday, and the club posted a record of 8-3-1 in its 12 games in 19 days. Week 19 was highlighted by a 3-1 win in front of a season-high crowd of 6,798 at the Rockford MetroCentre Saturday. The IceHogs, this week, continue their season long seven-game road swing.

Wednesday, Feb. 22: Rockford IceHogs 3 at Quad City Mallards 2

Thursday, Feb. 23: Port Huron Flags 5 vs. Rockford IceHogs 4

Saturday, Feb. 25: Quad City Mallards 1 vs. Rockford IceHogs 3

Sunday, Feb. 26: Rockford IceHogs 1 at Muskegon Fury 3

Transactions

-Winger Rob Voltera was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, Feb. 25.

-Winger Bruce Watson was placed on Team Suspension on Saturday, Feb. 25.

-Center Paul Brown was assigned to Rockford from the Milwaukee Admirals on Saturday, Feb. 25.

-Winger Greg Barber was activated from Team Suspension on Saturday, Feb. 25/

-Center Preston Mizzi was re-assigned to the IceHogs from San Antonio on Thursday, Feb. 23.

-Defenseman Joe Markusen was activated from the 14-Day Injured Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

-Defenseman Bob Nardella was moved from Team Suspension to the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

-Winger Greg Barber was placed on Team Suspension on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

-Center Preston Mizzi was loaned to the San Antonio Rampage (AHL) on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Bacon Bits:

Winger Greg Barber has a team season-high nine-game point streak. During his streak, Barber has 3g-7a-10pts.

On Saturday, Rockford drew a season-high crowd of 6,798. The attendance ranks fourth all-time in Hogs history.

Rockford had their club-record 10-game road unbeaten streak come to an end on Sunday at Muskegon.

Goaltender Michel Robinson had his club-record 15-game unbeaten streak and 10-game winning streak come to an end when he was saddled with the loss on Thursday against Port Huron.

Rockford began a season-long seven-game, 20-day road swing on Sunday in Muskegon. The next home game for the IceHogs is Friday, March 17. Â-

Center Preston Mizzi has 10 power-play goals on the season, one shy of the club record set by Dave Paradise in 2003-04.

Rockford's 82 standings points are already good enough for second most in club history. The team set the high water mark last season with 101.

IceHogs shot output on Sunday of 16 tied a club-record for fewest shots in a game, accomplished three other times (last: 11/14/04 vs. Missouri).

Center Olivier Proulx is one point shy of tying former Hogs center Steve Cygan for third on the Hogs all-time scoring list. Proulx has 114 career IceHogs points.

Proulx also surpassed Jason Firth over the weekend to move into third all-time with 74 assists.

Hot Hog Week 19:

Center Olivier Proulx for the second straight week is the IceHogs nomination for Player of the Week. Proulx accumulated 1g-3a-4pts in Rockford's four-game week and has climbed up to fourth on the IceHogs all-time point scoring chart.

Upcoming Games:

Friday, March 3 at Motor City Mechanics The game starts at 6:30 p.m. Rockford returns to the garage in Fraser, Mich. to take on the Mechanics. The IceHogs continue their season-long seven-game road swing with the final match-up of the regular season between the Hogs and Mechanics.

Saturday, March 4 at Flint Generals. The puck drops at 6:35 p.m. Rockford returns to Flint for one final visit this season with the Generals. The game is the third of seven on Rockford's long road swing.

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.

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 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. Tonight, WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T will host the weekly show. Their guests tonight include Hogs forward Jason Notermann and defenseman Matt Gens. And of course, IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson will be on hand to talk about the week that was and the week ahead. Come sign up for prizes, meet some IceHogs players and chat Hogs hockey at Shooters North!

Week 20 Schedule

Friday, March 3 at Motor City, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 4 at Flint, 6:35 p.m.

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