Three More Added To IceHogs Roster, Hogs Host Monsters Tonight
April 2, 2010 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Rockford IceHogs News Release
Rockford is 2-3-0-0 on current seven-game homestand Rockford, Ill." With a win tonight over the Lake Erie Monsters at the Rockford MetroCentre, the Rockford IceHogs would clinch a Calder Cup Playoff spot while making postseason play a long shot for the Monsters.
When the puck drops at 7:05 p.m. tonight, the Hogs (41-28-3-3 - 88 points, third place in West Division) will look to improve on a 2-3-0-0 mark thus far on their season-long seven-game homestand. The Monsters (33-34-1-7 - 74 points, fifth place in North Division), meanwhile, are four points behind the Manitoba Moose for the fourth and final playoff spot in the North with five games left to play.
To buy tickets, visit the MetroCentre Box Office, call (815) 968-5222 or visit www.metrocentre.com . All the action can be heard on ESPN Radio 1380 AM and at www.wnta.com, beginning at 6:35 p.m. with the U.S. Cellular Pregame Show. Rockford Comcast Cable subscribers can watch the game on Channel 57. All the Hogs' games can be seen online at www.ahllive.com .
The first 1,500 kids 14 and under into the MetroCentre will pick up an IceHogs Youth Hockey Stick courtesy of McDonalds and 97ZOK. Also, the first 1,500 fans to the game will receive a 2009-10 IceHogs Team Photo. The Hogs will wrap up their regular-season home schedule against the Milwaukee Admirals tomorrow.
Rockford has lost three of its last four games, including a 3-0 loss to the West Division-leading Chicago Wolves on Saturday. Tonight's game is the fifth in a six-game road trip for Lake Erie, which won 3-1 in Peoria last night.
The Hogs will wrap up a six-game season set with Lake Erie tonight, and have won four of the first five meetings, with all the contests being decided in regulation. Rockford won the last matchup 3-2 on March 3, 2010 at the Big Orange Box by overcoming a 2-1 deficit after one period. Left Wing Bryan Bickell potted the game-winning goal 11:27 into the third.
If the Hogs lose in overtime or the shootout tonight, they can still clinch with a Peoria Rivermen loss to the Admirals in Milwaukee. If Rockford falls in regulation, they'll need the Rivermen to lose in regulation and the San Antonio Rampage to lose in Texas to get in.
Next Home Game: Saturday, April 3 vs. Milwaukee Admirals. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The first 2,500 fans to the game will pick an IceHogs Beach Towel from BOB FM and 23-WIFR.
BLACKHAWKS LOAN WINGER BEACH TO ROCKFORD
Winger comes to IceHogs after career junior season
Chicago, Ill." Chicago Blackhawks General Manager Stan Bowman announced on Friday that the National Hockey League club has loaned winger Kyle Beach to the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Beach, Chicago's first-round draft pick (#11 overall) in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft, tallied a career junior best 52 goals with the Spokane Chiefs (WHL) this season. His goal total led all Western Hockey League skaters and Beach's 86 points in 68 games were second best on the Chiefs.
In the WHL playoffs, Beach led Spokane with seven more tallies and tied for the team lead with nine points. Spokane was knocked out of the WHL postseason on Wednesday night when the Portland Winterhawks topped them 5-4 in overtime of game seven of the first round. Beach tallied a goal and an assist in the decisive game seven.
During the regular season, Beach posted four hat tricks and netted two or more goals in a game 14 times, which includes a three-game stretch from February 13 to 17 when he collected eight markers. He collected multiple points in 27 of his 68 matchups, including two four-point outings. Beach notched at least one point in 16 of his final 19 regular-season games (23G, 15A), which included a season-high 12-game point streak from Jan. 27 to Feb. 19. He potted at least one goal in six of his seven postseason tilts.
After completing his 2008-09 WHL season with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, Beach joined the IceHogs and appeared in two regular season games and one Calder Cup Playoff tilt. Beach accumulated 15 penalty minutes in his two regular season contests. In 251 career WHL games, Beach totaled 134g-139a-273pts.
Next Home Game: Friday, April 2 vs. Lake Erie Monsters. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs open up their final home weekend of the 2009-10 regular season. The first 1,500 kids 14 and under will pick up an IceHogs Youth Hockey Stick courtesy of McDonalds and 97ZOK. Also, the first 1,500 fans to the game will receive a 2009-10 IceHogs Team Photo.
BOLLIG AND STANTON SIGN ATO'S WITH ROCKFORD
Pair added to IceHogs roster
Rockford, Ill. - Chicago Blackhawks General Manager of Minor League Affiliations Mark Bernard announced on Friday that forward Brandon Bollig and defenseman Ryan Stanton were signed to an ATO with the Rockford IceHogs of the American Hockey League.
Bollig, 23, recently completed his sophomore season at St. Lawrence University (NCAA). The 6-3, 215-pound forward ranked fourth on the Saints with 25 points and led the club with 104 penalty minutes.
Prior to skating in St. Lawrence, Bollig spent three years with the Lincoln Stars (USHL). Bollig appeared in 158 career games with the Stars, netting 37g-36a and racking up 593 PIMs.
Stanton, 20, signed a three-year entry level contract with the Blackhawks on March 12. The undrafted defenseman played the last four seasons with the Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) and increased his production each season in Moose Jaw.
The St. Albert, ALB native led all Warriors defenseman with 40 points in 2009-10 and chipped in six assists in seven postseason games. Stanton set junior career marks with 10 goals and 30 assists as well this season.
Next Home Game: Friday, April 2 vs. Lake Erie Monsters. The game starts at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs open up their final home weekend of the 2009-10 regular season. The first 1,500 kids 14 and under will pick up an IceHogs Youth Hockey Stick courtesy of McDonalds and 97ZOK. Also, the first 1,500 fans to the game will receive a 2009-10 IceHogs Team Photo.
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