Official 1/05/07 Game Thread - Monsters at IceHogs

Lake Erie Monsters (10-18-1-5) at Rockford IceHogs (21-8-3-5)
Date: Saturday, January 5th
Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
Arena: MetroCentre
TV: FSN Ohio
Radio: Listen live here to ESPN 850 WKNR
Webcast: Live through B2

Saturday's Quick Facts:
Lake Erie and Rockford have faced twice already this season, with the IceHogs winning both games in Cleveland in December via a shootout and overtime. It will be the first meeting in Illinois.

Rookie T.J. Hensick made quick work of his most recent time with Lake Erie. After being called up to Colorado on November 29th, he returned on December 28th, then went back to the Avs on January 1st. He played three games during that time, notching two assists.

Defenseman Michael Vernace contributed two assists in Tuesday's loss in Manitoba. That puts him at 14 helpers on the season, the most on the team.

After Saturday's game in Rockford, the Monsters will turn around to host the Hamilton Bulldogs on Sunday. It will be the first meeting between the division foes.

Great job Shutting Out one of the top teams in the league!