Official Rockford IceHogs Forum Thread

[icehogfan08]

Hockey Canada Names WJHC Selection Camp Roster


Goalies
J.P. Anderson - Mississauga St. Mike's Majors (OHL) - San Jose Sharks
Calvin Pickard - Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) - Colorado Avalanche
Olivier Roy - Acadie-Bathurst Titan (QMJHL) - Edmonton Oilers
Mark Visentin - Niagara IceDogs (OHL) - Phoenix Coyotes

Defence
Tyson Barrie - Kelowna Rockets (WHL) - Colorado Avalanche
Jared Cowen* - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) - Ottawa Senators
Calvin de Haan* - Oshawa General (OHL) - New York Islanders
Simon Despres - Saint John Sea Dogs (QMJHL) - Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan Ellis* - Windsor Spitfires (OHL) - Nashville Predators
Brandon Gormley - Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL) - Phoenix Coyotes
Erik Gudbranson - Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) - Florida Panthers
Brayden McNabb - Kootenay Ice (WHL) - Buffalo Sabres
Ryan Murphy - Kitchener Rangers (OHL) - 2011 Draft Eligible
Ryan Murray - Everett Silvertips (WHL) - 2012 Draft Eligible
Dylan Olsen - Minnesota-Duluth (NCAA) - Chicago Blackhawks
Mark Pysyk - Edmonton Oil Kings (WHL) - Buffalo Sabres

Forwards
Carter Ashton - Regina Pats (WHL) - Tampa Bay Lightning
Michael Bournival - Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL) - Montreal Canadiens
Casey Cizikas - Mississauga St. Mike's Majors (OHL) - New York Islanders
Brett Connolly - Prince George Cougars (WHL) - Tampa Bay Lightning
Sean Couturier - Drummondville Voltigeurs (QMJHL) - 2011 Draft Eligible
Cody Eakin - Swift Current Broncos (WHL) - Washington Capitals
Marcus Foligno - Sudbury Wolves (OHL) - Buffalo Sabres
Brendan Gallagher - Vancouver Giants (WHL) - Montreal Canadiens
Curtis Hamilton - Saskatoon Blades (WHL) - Edmonton Oilers
Joey Hishon - Owen Sound Attack (OHL) - Colorado Avalanche
Quinton Howden - Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL) - Florida Panthers
Ryan Howse - Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) - Calgary Flames
Ryan Johansen - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) - Columbus Blue Jackets
Zack Kassian - Windsor Spitfires (OHL) - Buffalo Sabres
Louis Leblanc - Montreal Juniors (QMJHL) - Montreal Canadiens
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Red Deer Rebels (WHL) - 2011 Draft Eligible
Brandon Pirri - Rockford Ice Hogs (AHL) - Chicago Blackhawks
Brad Ross - Portland Winterhawks (WHL) - Toronto Maple Leafs
Jaden Schwartz - Colorado (WCHA) - St. Louis Blues
Riley Sheahan - Notre Dame (NCAA) - Detroit Red Wings
Reilly Smith - Miami University (CCHA) - Dallas Stars
Linden Vey - Medicine Hat Tigers (WHL) - Los Angeles Kings
Garrett Wilson - Owen Sound Attack (OHL) - Florida Panthers

 

[DewsSox79]

I want to see beach get the call up one day

 

[Capt. Serious]

IceHogs beat the Wolves tonight 3-2. Improved to 11-12-1.

Goaltending looking a little better now.

 

[icehogfan08]

I want to see beach get the call up one day

 

[DewsSox79]

it would be nice to get an assement from icehog on the hogs

 

[icehogfan08]

I'll work on one soon, Will prolly do one on TBO's site then post it here in a link

 

[icehogfan08]

Here is some Brandon Bollig action, I will write up a thing now.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGl_wH1p1Gk]YouTube - Bollig vs Kassian 12/30/10[/ame]

 

[icehogfan08]

Evan Brophey -- Brophey continues to establish himself as a 3rd line center. Brophey is a solid shut down center, plays very well in both ends of the ice.

Kyle Beach -- Beach’s inconsistency and poor play is why he isn’t in the NHL and getting 3rd line minutes with the Icehogs. He hasn’t had any type of blow-ups that are known so that is a plus. Don’t expect to see him near the NHL roster anytime soon.

Kyle Hagel -- Hagel is an improving rookie for the Icehogs. Though he isn’t signed by the Blackhawks, and if he continues to progress as a player he may get a shot. He is a small but very physical player, never backs down from ANYONE.

Ryan Potulny -- Potulny has been one of Rockford’s top players all year. He continues to put up great offensive numbers, and can also do well in his own zone.

Hugh Jessiman -- Jessiman has been a huge disappointment. The former 1st round pick of the Rangers shows why he hasn’t been anywhere near a NHL roster.

Brandon Bollig – In limited ice time Bollig isn’t bad. He can be a physical player, isn’t really expected to put up offensive numbers.

Mathis Olimb – Every since his return from injury this kid has been a real treat to watch. Really good puck handling skills, has been very solid on the top line with Potulny and Taffe.

Ben Smith – Smith is one of the players like Brophey who provide an all around type game. Smith can be used in a top line role, or a shut down checking type role.

Jeff Taffe – Another one of the Icehogs offensive minded guys. Plays on the top line with Potulny and Olimb, and the 3 are very fun to watch.

Igor Makarov – I like Makarov a lot. He is adapting more and more each game to the North American style. Makarov uses the boards to his advantage because of his puck and stick handling skills. He is a very, very skilled forward, and has a lot of potential.

Brandon Pirri – Pirri is another one of the players who have a solid all around game. He is usually paired up with Smith and the other winger is flipped around a lot. Pirri and Smith work well with each other, it’s a matter of time before Pirri makes an offensive surge.

Peter LeBlanc – This kid has been a real surptise. Every since he was called up from Toledo LeBlance has done nothing but help with the offense in Rockford. He has planty of skill to puck handle and snipe. He has definitely established himself as a full time AHL player.

Rob Klinkhammer – Klinkhammer is the guy that is sent out when it is time to shut down other teams top lines. He and Brophey usually manage the 3rd line with Beach being thrown in with them time to time. Klinkhammer will probably be nothing more than a 3rd-4th liner


Garnet Exelby – Every since signing in Rockford the Blueline has improved. The Icehogs captain has brought a lot of leadership and NHL experience to a very inexperienced blue line. Hes not expected to put up numbers, but he does a great job being the team leader.

Ryan Stanton – Stanton is becoming a solid defensive type d-man for the Icehogs. He’s willing to be physical in the back end, and also will step up for a team mate.

Shawn Lalonde – Lalonde definitely has offensive talent, he is adapting to a 2 way type game which will eventually make him a valuable defender.

Brian Connelly – Connelly is Rockfords #1 D-man. He can throw up offensive numbers with his wicked shots, and despite his size, he can be very physical for his size. He reminds me of a Duncan Keith.

Wade Brookbank – Well what is there to say about Brookbank, he fill in at D or Forward and is on the team to protect these guys.

Ivan Vishnevskiy –Vishnevskiy is a really talented offensive D-man, but when it comes to playing D he is usually over powered.

 

[icehogfan08]

Fights from 1/8/2011:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ez34YzX6XI]YouTube - Hagel vs Keefe 1/8/11[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aswkf_4cxu0]YouTube - Bollig vs Amadio 1/8/11[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iQLMcjQCoE]YouTube - Exelby vs Rankin 1/8/11[/ame]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLR0XDQW4Vo]YouTube - Brent Raedeke v Igor Makarov - 1/8/11[/ame]

 

[Jntg4]

Fights from 1/8/2011:
YouTube - Hagel vs Keefe 1/8/11

YouTube - Bollig vs Amadio 1/8/11

YouTube - Exelby vs Rankin 1/8/11

YouTube - Brent Raedeke v Igor Makarov - 1/8/11

Damn, 4 fights. That must have been fun.

 

[tbo41fan]

Icehog...any chance you could give us some updates on players who havent been playing much that could maybe be involved in a trade at the deadline?

 

[icehogfan08]

Icehog...any chance you could give us some updates on players who havent been playing much that could maybe be involved in a trade at the deadline?

We can afford to move 1 or 2 of our D-men. Everyone gets thei shot in the line-up except Makarov, and when he does play its usually 4th line. I wouldn't mind seeing Beach as trade bait either.

 

[tbo41fan]

I agree with moving beach....

Which of our dmen do you think?

 

[icehogfan08]

I could see Lalonde or Vishnevskiy, those 2 would probably bring us something back in return

 

[tbo41fan]

Any updates Icehog?

 

[icehogfan08]

They are inconsitent, young, and suck. Also I feel they need a new coach

 

[tbo41fan]

Does Toivonen have any potential, or is he just terrible/ lol

 

[icehogfan08]

Toivonen blows

 

[tbo41fan]

ok...thats all i needed. lol

 

[DewsSox79]

ok...thats all i needed. lol

just look up his numbers

i heard his uzr 150 is good though :rofl: