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IHL 2 Rockford IceHogs

Streak Extended for Rockford

January 30, 2006 - International Hockey League 2 (IHL 2)
Rockford IceHogs News Release


Week 16 Schedule

Saturday, Feb. 4 at Quad City, 5 p.m.

Week 15 RecapThe Rockford IceHogs continued their torrid play during Week 15, taking two more games from Central Division opponents to push the club's undefeated streak to six games. The Hogs have another light week on the way with only one game scheduled for Saturday against the rival Quad City Mallards.

Friday, January 27: Rockford IceHogs 3 at Kalamazoo Wings 1

Saturday, January 28: Rockford IceHogs 6 at Flint Generals 3: The Rockford IceHogs wrapped up another impressive week with a convincing 6-3 win over the Flint Generals at Perani Arena and Events Center in Flint, Mich. The rookie line of Yannick Tifu, Robin Big Snake and Chaz Johnson combined for 3g-5a-8pts and rookie center Steve Yetman added two goals to lead Rockford to their sixth straight win. Flint was on the board first, however, as just 54 seconds into the opening period winger Terry Marchant slapped in a feed from center Mike Kinnie past Hogs goalie Ronnie Vogel for the 1-0 advantage. After a scoreless first period Rockford began their six-goal barrage in the second. Tifu started it at 6:48 knocking in a rebound from a Bob Nardella shot. Yetman later slipped in his first of the night on the power-play at 16:09 to give Rockford the 2-1 lead. Big Snake finished the second period scoring late in the frame, ripping home a rebound past Jason Saal at 19:58, giving the Hogs a 3-1 lead heading into the second break. In the third period, Johnson continued the scoring binge at 3:04 banking a shot off of Saal. Defenseman Steve Pelletier extended the Hogs lead to 5-1 with a power-play blast at 7:20 of the final period. Flint responded at 10:29 with a marker from winger Sean Starke at 10:29, cutting the lead down to three. The two clubs then traded goals in the final two minutes with Yetman knocking in his second of the game at 18:18 and Leo Thomas finishing the scoring for Flint, shooting in a power-play goal at 19:53. Vogel earned his 17th win of the season making 21 saves on the night and Rockford finished the contest 2-for-7 on the power-play.

Transactions

-Defenseman Joe Markusen was moved from the 7-Day Injured Reserve to 14-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, Jan. 28.

-Defenseman Corey Hessler was placed on the 7-Day Injured Reserve on Saturday, Jan. 28.

-Defenseman Bob Nardella was activated from Team Suspension on Friday, Jan. 27.

-Defenseman T.J. Reynolds was re-assigned to the Milwaukee Admirals on Monday, Jan. 23.

Bacon Bits:

Rockford's six-game winning streak is their second longest of the season. The Hogs won their first nine games to open the "˜05-06 campaign.

The IceHogs are 14-1-4 in their last 19 games, their hottest stretch in club-history.

Rockford's three-game winning streak away from home matches a season high.

The Hogs tied a club mark with their 6-3 win on Saturday over Flint, climbing to 23 games over .500. The club accomplished the feat three times last season.

Rookie defenseman Ryan Carrigan has had a plus/minus rating of even or better in 22 consecutive games, two shy of the club record set by T.J. Guidarelli in 2001-02. Carrigan is a +15 during the stretch.

Rookie winger Chaz Johnson has three game-winning goals in the Hogs last 10 games.

Rockford's six-goal output on Saturday in Flint was a season high for most goals on the road.

Defenseman Bob Nardella played in his final game with the Hogs on Saturday before departing for the 2006 Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

The rookie line combination of Yannick Tifu (12g-26a-38pts), Robin Big Snake (19g-9a-28pts) and Chaz Johnson (13g-15a-28pts) has combined for a total of 44g-50a-94pts this season.

The IceHogs are outscoring their opponents 63-32 in the second period this season.

The Hogs will play only one game this week. However, starting next Wednesday, Feb. 8, the IceHogs will play 12 games in 19 days

Hot Hog Week 15:

Rookie winger Robin Big Snake continues his impressive play physically and in the score book. Big Snake netted 2g-2a-4pts in the Hogs two-game week and added another fighting major. Big Snake is tied for the team lead with 19 goals and leads the first place IceHogs with 232 PIM's.

Upcoming Games:

Saturday, Feb. 4 at Quad City Mallards. The puck drops at 5 p.m. The IceHogs return to the MARK of the Quad Cities to battle the arch-rival Quad City Mallards in a rare Saturday evening game.

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.

Internet Inconvenience:

The Rockford IceHogs would like to extend an apology to all the Hogs fans who have tried to listen or view the broadcast on icehogs.com through the B2 Networks when the team is in Fort Wayne. The Komets have chosen not to adhere to league rules and do not have B2 Network access in the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum at this time. IceHogs fans can catch all the Hogs games, home and away via broadcast and video through the B2 Network on icehogs.com all season, with the exception of the games played in Fort Wayne. The UHL is currently addressing the situation in Fort Wayne and we will let you know if anything changes. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have created.

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 Returns 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. The show is hosted by WXRX's Jim Stone and Double T and features IceHogs Head Coach Steve Martinson each Monday. Also this week, Corey Hessler and Preston Mizzi will be there to talk Hogs hockey and meet fans.

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