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HOGS TAKE POINT STREAK TO CLEVELAND FOR MATCHUP WITH MONSTERS
CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Rockford IceHogs capped off their west-coast swing with five of six possible points, and now continue a six-game road trip with tonight's tilt in Cleveland at the Quicken Loans Arena.
Puck drop is 6 p.m. and fans can tune in to all the action on Cozi TV 23.3 or Dish Network Channel 252, beginning with IceHogs Warmup at 5:30 p.m. IceHogs fans can also listen to the game at sportsfanradio1330.com or watch live at AHLlive.com (subscription required).
Matchup: The IceHogs (21-15-2-2, 3rd Central) have notched points in a season-high five straight games and are 3-0-1-1 since Jan. 6.
Forward Tyler Sikura scored a goal for the fifth consecutive contest on Saturday at Bakersfield and is currently tied for the longest goal streak in IceHogs franchise history. The rookie winger, who has totaled eight goals over his last 10 games, can become the first Rockford skater to score goals in six straight contests if he lights the lamp tonight against the Monsters.
Netminder Collin Delia takes the ice Wednesday having won each of his last three starts. The goaltender boasts a 2.27 GAA and .924 save percentage in that stretch and is second in the league in wins behind only Syracuse’s Connor Ingram.
Cleveland (11-19-3-3, 7th Central Division) enters tonight’s tilt with just two wins over its last 10 games. The Monsters have split the first four contests of the season series with the IceHogs, with the Broadhurst brothers combining for nine points and a +5 rating against Rockford. Alex Broadhurst has notched two goals, four assists and a +2 rating in four matchups in the series, while Terry ranks second on the team with three points (2g, 1a) and a +3 plus/minus in three appearances against the Hogs.
Next Home Game: The IceHogs take on the Bakersfield Condors on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bank Center. The contest marks another Fas Fuel Winning Weekday in 2017-18. If the Hogs win, tickets from Tuesday’s game can be redeemed for a ticket of equal or lesser value to the following Fas Fuel Winning Weekdays game on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Fans can also enjoy $2 tacos, select beer, and companion tickets as part of Taco Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased at IceHogs.com, by calling (815) 968-5222 or in-person at the BMO Harris Bank Center Box Office.
