The Rock Report
February 25, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
St. John's IceCaps News Release
THE WEEK AHEAD
Fri., Feb. 21 STJ 5 at WOR 1
Carl Klingberg's two goals were all the IceCaps would need as St.
John's defeated Worcester 5-1 Friday night at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Zach Redmond and Jordan Hill each had a pair of assists while Michael Hutchinson picked up the victory with 33 saves.
Sat., Feb. 22 STJ 3 at WOR 1
Michael Hutchinson stopped a club record 49 shots as the St. John's IceCaps defeated the Worcester Sharks 3-1 Saturday at the DCU Center to complete the two-game sweep. John Albert scored his league leading fifth shorthanded goal. Kyle MacKinnon notched a goal and two assists while Patrice Cormier's second period tally stood as the game-winner.
Sun., Feb. 23 STJ 6 at POR 5
John Albert's shorthanded tally keyed a four-goal third period as the IceCaps rallied for a 6-5 win over the Portland Pirates Sunday at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee. Down 3-1 heading into the final frame, the IceCaps burst out with five goals en route to their fourth straight win to finish their six-game road trip with a 4-1-0-1 record.
Albert AHL's Best Last Week: F John Albert was named CCM/AHL Player of the Week for his performance last week. The third-year pro scored five times (including three shorthanded and one game-winner) to lead the IceCaps to a perfect 4-0 record.
FanFest this Sunday: The IceCaps are hosting their second annual FanFest this Sunday, Mar. 2, from 1-4 p.m. at Mile One Centre. Fans can meet their favourite players, win authentic NHL and AHL items at the raffle, and play fun game s and activities. Cost is $5 per person, $10 per family of four, and free for season ticket holders (and up to three guests).
IceCaps, Purolator to Shut Out Hunger: The IceCaps and Purolator are once again teaming to Shut Out Hunger. Fans are asked to bring a non- perishable food item to Saturday's game vs. Bridgeport to help support the Community Food Sharing Association. Participants will be entered to win a replica IceCaps jersey. For each goal the IceCaps score, an additional 100 pounds of food will be donated.
American Hockey League Stories from February 25, 2014
- Big Third Period Leads Penguins Past Bears, 6-5 - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Rockford's Point Streak Now 10 - Rockford IceHogs
- Wolf Pack Steal Win from Pirates - Portland Pirates
- Wolf Pack Roar Back from 3-0 Deficit for 4-3 Victory over Portland - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Rockford Takes Down Iowa 4-1 - Iowa Wild
- Griffins Take to the Road to Defend Midwest Division Lead - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Rangers Recall J.T. Miller from Hartford - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Crunch Weekly - Syracuse Crunch
- Rampage to Host Military Appreciation Night on Saturday - San Antonio Rampage
- Anaheim Reassigns Defenseman Sami Vatanen to Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
- Sharks look to turn things around with three games this week - Worcester Sharks
- Chris Brown Bobblehead Giveaway Thursday - Portland Pirates
- Barons Celebrating Hockey Weekend Across America - Oklahoma City Barons
- Wolf Pack's Stamler Aspires to be Legal Eagle - Hartford Wolf Pack
- Monsters Fall to Stars 2-1 - Cleveland Monsters
- Nilstorp's 32 Saves Leads Texas to 2-1 Win over Lake Erie - Texas Stars
- B-Sens Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- IceCaps, Statoil to Recognize Community Heroes - St. John's IceCaps
- Sproul Recalled by Detroit - Grand Rapids Griffins
- IceCaps and Purolator Team to Shut out Hunger - St. John's IceCaps
- The Rock Report - St. John's IceCaps
- IceCaps to Host Second Annual FanFest this Sunday - St. John's IceCaps
- American Hockey League Announces Suspension - AHL
- Capitals Re-Assign Hillen to Hershey on Long-Term Injury/Illness Exception - Hershey Bears
- Preview: Pirates Welcome Wolf Pack for First Time Since October - Portland Pirates
- Penguins Recall Manderson - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Stars Weekly (Week 22) - Texas Sweeps Pink in the Rink Weekend - Texas Stars
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