Rockford takes three of four during week 16
January 31, 2005 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
The Rockford IceHogs set another franchise record during Week 16 of the 2004-05 United Hockey League season. Rockford picked up three wins in four games and won their 15 game on the road to break the previous franchise mark of 14. Backed by new goaltender Seamus Kotyk's solid week, the IceHogs head into the 17 week with two meetings with the defending Colonial Cup Champion Muskegon Fury, including Wednesday at the Rockford MetroCentre.
Wednesday, January 26: Rockford IceHogs 5 at Missouri River Otters 2
Friday, January 28: Flint Generals 2 vs Rockford IceHogs 0
Saturday, January 29: Kansas City Outlaws 1 vs. Rockford IceHogs 5
Sunday, January 30: Rockford IceHogs 4 at Quad City Mallards 0
Transactions
-Center Alex Kim was activated from the 10-Day Injured Reserve on Wednesday, January 26.
-Goaltender Michel Robinson was loaned to the Milwaukee Admirals on Thursday, January 27.
-Goaltender Seamus Kotyk was assigned to the IceHogs from Milwaukee on Thursday, January 27.
Bacon Bits:
The IceHogs didn't miss a beat over the weekend with Seamus Kotyk between the pipes. The Hogs goalie, assigned from the Milwaukee Admirals (AHL), was 2-1-0, had a goals against average of 0.67 and a .976 save percentage.
Defenseman Nathan Lutz went offensive on Saturday and Sunday, scoring 2g-3a-5pts with a +7. Lutz narrowly missed a hat-trick Sunday at Quad City.
Lutz is now tied for the UHL lead in goals by defenseman (10) and is tied for third with rookie defenseman Steve Pelletier with a plus/minus rating of +26 for d-man.
The IceHogs set a franchise record Sunday, winning their 15 road game with 17 games remaining away from Rockford. The previous mark, 14, was set during the 1999-00 season.
The Hogs 10 wins in January also set a franchise record for most wins in a month.
Rockford clinched a winning month for the fourth month in row. Before this season, the IceHogs had not accomplished back-to-back winning months.
During the IceHogs past seven games, their penalty kill has stopped 87.5% of the opposition's power play opportunities. The Hogs have the UHL's top penalty kill on the road, stopping 87.1% of the power plays.
Coming into the weekend the IceHogs led the league in goals against average and then lowered the standard to 2.53 goals per game after the three game weekend.
Winger Eric Labelle leads the UHL with 325 penalty minutes and 25 major penalties. Labelle currently holds the IceHogs single season PIM record and ranks third on the Hogs all-time list.
Hot Hog: Week 16
Defenseman Nathan Lutz: The IceHogs blue-liner is heating up offensively once again, but not at the cost of his defensive play. Lutz had 3g-3a-6pts in four games during Week 16, and accumulated a plus/minus rating of +7 for the week.
Upcoming Games:
Wednesday, February 2 vs. Muskegon Fury. Game time is 7:05 p.m. The Fury make their final stop in the Forest City this season. It's another Pig Out with WXRX, 104.9 FM and the Rockford IceHogs. Fans can get a pulled pork sandwich and a beer for only $5.
Friday, February 2 at Motor City Mechanics. The puck drops at 6:35 p.m. The IceHogs and Mechanics wrap up their 2004-05 season series at the Garage on Fraser, Michigan.
Saturday, February 3 at Muskegon Fury. Game begins at 6:35 p.m. The Hogs and Fury may be down in Rockford, but their just getting started in Muskegon. Saturday is the first of three games this season in Muskegon against the Defending Colonial Cup Champion Fury.
Introducing the IceHogs Broadcasting Network:
Rockford IceHogs fans can catch all 80 IceHogs regular season games on Rockford's Voice, 1330 AM, WNTA. Fans can now also watch and listen to the Hogs on the world wide web with the B2 Networks! Log onto the IceHogs website (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. Also, fans with Insight Cable television can tune into Channel 57 for all the IceHogs hockey action this season. 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.
Budweiser HogTalk At The Olympic Tavern:
Budweiser Hog Talk returns tonight at the Olympic Tavern and fans can talk Hogs hockey!. 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 defenseman Rod Aldoff and forwards Brent Sullivan and Alex Kim along with IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson tonight!
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.
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International Hockey League 2 Stories from January 31, 2005
- Fury at Flint rescheduled - Muskegon Lumberjacks
- Kotyk claims goalie of the week - Rockford IceHogs
- Mallards at Home on Friday Before Beginning Road Trip - Quad City Mallards
- RiverDogs to host 2006 UHL All-Star Classic - Richmond RiverDogs
- Kalamazoo Wings Week In Review - Kalamazoo Wings
- 'Dogs open six-game homestand this week - Richmond RiverDogs
- Trashers maintain one-point lead in Eastern Division - Danbury Trashers
- Jackals End Month With Winless Week - Elmira Jackals
- Rockford takes three of four during week 16 - Rockford IceHogs
- Beacon review - Port Huron Flags
- Mechanics Collect Two Points - Motor City Mechanics
- Komets Extend Win Streak - Fort Wayne Komets
- Fury back on top after sweeping week - Muskegon Lumberjacks
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