"I want to get better, it doesn't matter where I play," said Reichel at the IceHogs' media day last Tuesday. "I worked hard in the summer. I feel stronger. I feel more comfortable in the corners [where] I use my body more."
Reichel shares the top of Rockford's scoring chart with forward Luke Philp (2G, 1A) through two games. Philp scored Rockford's first goal of the season on Saturday on a one timer off a backhand pass across the crease by defenseman Nicolas Beaudin. Later in the game, Philp redirected a wrist shot from Reichel to equalize the game at 4-4.
Rockford split the season-opening series with the Moose -- dropping Sunday's contest 4-0 with Arvid Soderblom making 27 saves in the loss.