The Rockford Icehogs Official Discussion Thread

[icehogfan08]

Haven't been able to watch much lately. Is Lalonde finally starting to play better position? He always has had raw talent and that might carry him in the AHL but it would burn him in the NHL (and did every time in the pre-season).

I would say that positioning is Lalondes weakness. He pinches is way to much and leads for other teams to start some good odd man rushes

 

[HawkWriter]

I would say that positioning is Lalondes weakness. He pinches is way to much and leads for other teams to start some good odd man rushes

I'd put that in with positioning, haha. Lump it in with decision making as well. Basically in the AHL he can be a little more aggressive because he has some nice talent. I think he would be best served to tone that down a little because it isn't going to happen in the NHL. When he has appeared for the Hawks in preseason, it usually ended up with him getting burned.

 

[icehogfan08]

Should be a good game

Two of the Western Conference’s hottest teams faceoff tonight in a Midwest Division showdown at the BMO Harris Bank Center at 7:05 p.m.

The Rockford IceHogs, winners of three straight and seven of nine, take on the Milwaukee Admirals, who have picked up points in five-straight contests (3-0-1-1). The game is the second of 12 on the season between the two clubs, but first of five in December.

One lucky fan tonight will get an opportunity to win a new Toyota during the second intermission’s Toyota Showcase Shootout.

For tickets to tonight’s game, visit IceHogs.com, call (815) 968-5222 or stop by either the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office or any Ticketmaster outlet location.

To watch the game, tune into WIFR’s 23-2 “Weather Now”, Comcast Cable channel-436, Charter Cable channel-970 or Mediacom channel-101. The game can also be viewed online, along with the free audio web stream, through AHLlive.com.

Rockford’s hot stretch has vaulted them into first place in the Midwest Division for the first time this season. The team’s offense has led the way, scoring 4.28 goals per game over their last seven tilts. Team Captain Martin St. Pierre has goals in three-straight games, while Andrew Shaw, Ben Smith, Brett Lebda and Adam Clendening are riding point streaks of four or more games.

The power play has also picked up the pace as the unit is converting on 30.0% of their opportunities over the last eight games, going 12-40. Overall, Rockford’s power play ranks seventh in the AHL at 19.8%.

After a sluggish start against its own division, Rockford has won the last two Midwest Division matchups, but is still just 3-6-0-1 in the division. Eight of Rockford’s next 10 games are against teams from the Midwest Division.

 

[icehogfan08]

Idk why he is fighting but here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zcgUjYVoHi0

 

[icehogfan08]

[video=youtube;m-Uglcnicck]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=m-Uglcnicck[/video]

 

[icehogfan08]

[video=youtube;Q1pwvD0NbOk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1pwvD0NbOk[/video]

 

[icehogfan08]

[video=youtube;VCFVTYSOXng]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCFVTYSOXng[/video]

 

[HawkWriter]

Idk why he is fighting but here it is

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zcgUjYVoHi0

haha I'm guessing he has come to terms with being a career AHL player and decided it was time to add another element to his game.

 

[icehogfan08]

haha I'm guessing he has come to terms with being a career AHL player and decided it was time to add another element to his game.

I will say he has improved. He's much more reliable in being a two way forward now then when he was here with the guys like Brouwer, Buff, Versteeg & Fraser

 

[Capt. Serious]

IceHogs next three trips to Allstate Arena are Sunday afternoon tilts.

May treat my dad & I to the game on Feb 24th at 3 pm.

 

[icehogfan08]

Hogs come back from 3-1 in the 3rd to beat Milwaukee 5-3

 

[HawkWriter]

Hogs come back from 3-1 in the 3rd to beat Milwaukee 5-3

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/John-Jaeckel/Lots-N-Lots-O-Prospects/128/47855

JJ has a little write up on the game and some other Prospects.

 

[Capt. Serious]

It blows not being able to see the Wolves-IceHogs game tonight. ity:

 

[icehogfan08]

It blows not being able to see the Wolves-IceHogs game tonight. ity:

Hogs played sloppy undisciplined hockey. I've not been impressed with Leddy, Lebda both look to be lost and not showing up to play every night.

 

[Capt. Serious]

Hogs played sloppy undisciplined hockey. I've not been impressed with Leddy, Lebda both look to be lost and not showing up to play every night.

Who's been the best d-man so far? (overall play)

 

[icehogfan08]

Who's been the best d-man so far? (overall play)

Stanton by far. Plays physically and can play both ends. Clendening hasn't been too bad just needs to work on some defensive game. He also tries to make some passes that lead to turnovers

 

[Capt. Serious]

You think Stanton will ever get a chance to play in the NHL?

 

[icehogfan08]

You think Stanton will ever get a chance to play in the NHL?

Doubt it unless there's injuries

 

[icehogfan08]

Hogs Head to Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wis.-With three games in the next eight days in Milwaukee, the Rockford IceHogs and Milwaukee Admirals are about to get very familiar with one-another.

Tonight the Midwest Division rivals clash at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. The game can be viewed on WIFR’s 23-2 “Weather Now”, Comcast Cable channel-436, Charter Cable channel-970 and Mediacom channel-101. The game is also available online through AHLlive.com, including the audio web stream.

Rockford and Milwaukee have met twice this season, splitting the two contests at the BMO Harris Bank Center. Last Friday, the IceHogs toppled the Ads 5-3, the first of five meetings between the two clubs in December.

After reeling off seven wins in eight games where the team averaged 4.38 goals per contest, Rockford has dropped their last two matchups, scoring just three goals. The two losses dropped Rockford from the top spot in the Midwest Division, but the IceHogs are still just one point behind the Grand Rapids Griffins for first place.

The IceHogs power play continues its hot run, going 16-53 (30.2%) over their past 11 games dating back to Nov. 18. Overall, Rockford’s power play ranks sixth in the AHL at 21.0% and the unit is second in best in the league lead with 25 power-play goals. Ben Smith and Jeremy Morin lead the way for Rockford, scoring five goals on the man advantage.

 

[Capt. Serious]

Imagine if the Hogs had some goaltending & defense?