RECAP: Power Play Nets Two, Hogs Fall in Extra Time for Second Straight Night

ROCKFORD, Ill. – Two power-play goals and a solid performance in goal from Jaxson Stauber were not enough to top the Manitoba Moose as Rockford dropped its sixth straight game after a 3-2 overtime final on Saturday night. The power-play goals from Brett Seney and Ryder Rolston were enough to send Rockford into a second straight overtime game and earn a point in the Central Division standings. Jeff Malott scored the game-winner in overtime. Stauber made 22 saves on 25 shots.

Midway through the first period, Manitoba received a tripping penalty to give Rockford a power-play opportunity. Ryder Rolston created some space for himself with a pass to Filip Roos, sending the Manitoba defense away from Rolston. Roos quickly passed the puck to Rolston who sent a one-timer into the back of the net for a power-play goal (10:11). The strike was Rolston’s fourth power-play tally of the season and his ninth overall to lead all Rockford rookies.

In the first minute of the second period, Manitoba evened the score when Nicholas Jones tapped a rebounded shot into the net (0:56). Rockford was then given a penalty on a slashing call and Manitoba used the man-advantage to take a 2-1 lead off the stick of Kristian Reichel (2:50).

Later in the second, Manitoba’s C.J. Suess was sent to the penalty box for roughing to give Rockford their fourth power play of the night. After a faceoff in their defensive zone, the Moose cleared the puck to Jaxson Stauber. Stauber quickly passed the puck to Roos behind the net, and the defenseman sent a lead pass from Rockford’s defensive end to Seney on the opposite blue line. On the breakaway, Seney snapped a shot past Thomas Milic and tied the game with another power-play goal (8:55). The power-play strike was Seney’s eighth such goal on the season and his 12th overall.

The third period featured no change in score. 60 minutes of regulation did not lead to a winner and the game went into overtime for the second straight night at the BMO Center.

A little over a minute into the extra frame, Jeff Malott took advantage of an unfortunate bounce for Rockford and carried the puck from Mantioba’s defensive end into the slot where he sent a wrist shot into the net to take the win (1:21).

Rockford returns to the BMO, after the AHL All-Star Break, on Friday, Feb. 9 as they host the Texas Stars. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEB. 9 AT 7PM: MARGARITAVILLE NIGHT FEAT. HAWAIIAN SHIRT GIVEAWAY & $2 BEER FRIDAY

The first 1,500 fans 21 and over will receive an IceHogs Hawaiian shirt presented by Corona Extra and we'll have margarita specials at select bar areas. It's also a Friday which means $2 beer (cans of Bud Light, Budweiser, and Busch Light) and $2 soft drinks!

SATURDAY, FEB. 10 (6:25PM PREGAME CEREMONY): COREY CRAWFORD JERSEY RETIREMENT AND RING OF HONOR INDUCTION

IceHogs legend Corey Crawford will be on hand at the BMO Center to be honored as the first IceHogs player to have his jersey retired and the second inductee into the IceHogs Ring of Honor during a special pregame ceremony starting at 6:25 p.m. The BMO Center will be rocking for the return of “The Crow” to Rockford so get your tickets now and be sure to arrive early so you don't miss your chance to witness this historic ceremony presented by BMO and media partner 13-WREX!

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