TOIVONEN, HOGS SHOOT DOWN STARS 3-1 Photo by Kris Gray Rockford put up eight goals against the Stars during their last meeting on Dec. 8, at the MetroCentre but three were good enough on Friday night. After a scoreless first period, Kyle Beach gave the IceHogs a 1-0 lead to start the middle frame. Rob Klinkhammer found Beach streaking into the Texas zone and he ripped a shot past Bachman at 2:10. Texas got the equalizer to open the final frame. Greg Rallo found Colton Sceviour and he fired one past Hannu Toivonen to make it 1-1 at 1:38. Maxime Fortunus also registered an assist on the play. The Hogs answered right back and regained the lead as Jeremy Morin found the back of the net. Mathis Olimb sent a pass in front of the Texas net for Morin to chip in for his eighth goal of the season and give the IceHogs a 2-1 lead at 2:47 in the third period. Shawn Lalonde was also credited with a helper. Then, Ryan Potulny sealed the game as he tacked on an empty-net goal with help from Jeff Taffe and Jassen Cullimore at 19:25. Toivonen picked up his eighth win of the season turning away 29-of-30 chances. Bachman stopped 30 shots in a losing effort for Texas. Both power plays were ineffective as Rockford went 0-for-3 with the extra man and Texas failed on all six chances. Next Home Game: Monday, Jan. 17 vs. San Antonio Rampage: Puck drop is at 3:05 p.m. It’s Blackhawks Day and kids 14 and under get in for $5. Fans can meet Blackhawks skaters Jack Skille, Jake Dowell and goalie Corey Crawford beginning at 2 p.m. Also don’t forget your skates as Monday is another skate with the IceHogs following the game. |