Preview: IceHogs and Griffins Meet For The First Time Since November

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Grand Rapids, MI.- The Rockford IceHogs face-off against the Grand Rapids Griffins tonight inside Van Andel Arena at 6 p.m. CST. The IceHogs and Griffins last met Nov. 13 where the IceHogs came out on the wrong side of a 5-2 score.

Last Time Out- The IceHogs came up short against the Chicago Wolves in a 3-2 overtime thriller. Zach Sanford and Joey Anderson found the back of the net in the opening period, however the Wolves would answer both of the IceHogs' goals less than a minute later. Neither team would find the back of the net again in regulation as the game would go to overtime. Bradley Nadeau scored the overtime winner for the Wolves, handing the IceHogs their second straight overtime loss. Drew Commesso made a handful of big saves throughout the game and finished with 27 saves on 30 shots faced.

2024-25 Records:
Rockford- 16-17-5-1, 38 points (5th Central Division)
Grand Rapids - 24-12-3-1, 52 points (1st Central Division)

Blackhawks Recall Slaggert- The Chicago Blackhawks recalled rookie Landon Slaggert earlier this week. The South Bend native has been productive in his first full professional season with 25 points (10G,15A) in 39 games with the IceHogs this season. Slaggert is the tenth Rockford player to be recalled by the Blackhawks this season. The 2020 3rd round draft pick skated in 16 games with the Blackhawks last season.

Korchinski Added To All Star Roster- Defenseman Kevin Korchinski has been added to the 2025 AHL All-Star Classic. Korchinski, 20 will play in the All-Star Classic for the first time in his career. The 2022 7th overall pick will join Cole Guttman in representing the IceHogs in Coachella Valley. Korchinski has 17 points (2G,15A) with the IceHogs this season.

Scouting the Opponent- The Griffins enter tonight's matchup having earned points in each of their last five games. Sebastian Cossa has received most of the workload between the pipes for Grand Rapids with 23 games played this season. Cossa has a 13-7-3 record with a .920 save percentage and 2.25 goals against average. Austin Watson leads active skaters on the Griffins roster with 28 points (11G,17A). The IceHogs and Griffins have split their first four meetings this season.

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2024-25 Head-to-Head Schedule
Oct. 12 vs. Grand Rapids 7 p.m. W 4-1
Nov. 1 @ Grand Rapids 6 p.m. W 4-1
Nov. 8 vs. Grand Rapids 7 p.m. L 2-4
Nov. 13 @ Grand Rapids 10 a.m. L 2-5
Jan. 29 @ Grand Rapids 6 p.m.
Mar. 15 vs Grand Rapids 7 p.m.
Mar. 21 @ Grand Rapids 6 p.m.
Mar. 22 @ Grand Rapids 7 p.m.
Apr. 4 @ Grand Rapids 6 p.m.
Apr. 5 vs. Grand Rapids 7 p.m.
Apr. 16 vs Grand Rapids 7 p.m.
. 18 vs Grand Rapids 7 p.m.