CONNELLY CHIPS IN TWO ASSISTS IN ALL-STAR GAME
Hershey, Penn.- Defenseman Brian Connelly represented the Rockford IceHogs at the 2011 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Capital BlueCross in Hershey, Penn. on Monday night.
Connelly chipped in with two assists for the West squad in his first ever AHL All-Star game, but it was the East team that prevailed 11-8.
Rockford’s d-man dished the puck for Peoria’s T.J. Hensick to tip to the back of the net and give the West an early 2-1 lead at 2:47 in the first period. Then, the Bloomington, Minn. native picked up his second helper of the night on a goal scored by Oklahoma City’s Alexandre Giroux at 17:43 in the third period.
Binghamton Senators rookie forward Bobby Butler was named the most valuable player after registering a goal and three assists for the East.
The IceHogs and Connelly will return to action on Friday with a matchup in Milwaukee at the Bradley Center.
Next Home Game: Saturday, Feb. 5 vs. Abbotsford Heat: Game starts at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs welcome the Abbotsford Heat to the MetroCentre for the final time in 2010-11. Rockford shows a record of 2-1-0-0 against the Heat on the campaign and 5-2-0-0 all-time. The first 2,500 fans into the building will get an IceHogs Fleece Blanket courtesy of Lonnie’s Carpet Max.
Dig up a deal at LocalMiner.com. Find month long deals to your favorite stores and restaurants in the Rockford area.
Connelly chipped in with two assists for the West squad in his first ever AHL All-Star game, but it was the East team that prevailed 11-8.
Rockford’s d-man dished the puck for Peoria’s T.J. Hensick to tip to the back of the net and give the West an early 2-1 lead at 2:47 in the first period. Then, the Bloomington, Minn. native picked up his second helper of the night on a goal scored by Oklahoma City’s Alexandre Giroux at 17:43 in the third period.
Binghamton Senators rookie forward Bobby Butler was named the most valuable player after registering a goal and three assists for the East.
The IceHogs and Connelly will return to action on Friday with a matchup in Milwaukee at the Bradley Center.
Next Home Game: Saturday, Feb. 5 vs. Abbotsford Heat: Game starts at 7:05 p.m. The IceHogs welcome the Abbotsford Heat to the MetroCentre for the final time in 2010-11. Rockford shows a record of 2-1-0-0 against the Heat on the campaign and 5-2-0-0 all-time. The first 2,500 fans into the building will get an IceHogs Fleece Blanket courtesy of Lonnie’s Carpet Max.
Dig up a deal at LocalMiner.com. Find month long deals to your favorite stores and restaurants in the Rockford area.
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