Admirals Aim to Bounce Back Against IceHogs in Friday Clash
Tonight, the Milwaukee Admirals are set to face the Rockford IceHogs at the BMO Center in what promises to be an intense AHL matchup. The puck drops at 7:00 PM CST, and fans can catch the action on FLO Sports. This game marks the sixth meeting between these two Central Division rivals this season, with Milwaukee holding a slight edge, winning three of the previous five encounters.
The Admirals are coming off a tough night, having suffered their third consecutive loss after a 6-4 defeat against the Grand Rapids Griffins. Despite the recent skid, they remain a competitive team with a 12-7-2-0 record, putting them at 26 points so far this season. Rockford, on the other hand, finally broke a losing streak with a 4-3 win over the Iowa Wild, giving them some momentum as they enter this matchup. The IceHogs sit just behind Milwaukee in the standings with 10-12-2-1 and 23 points.
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Milwaukee’s projected lines feature strong offensive contributors like Daniel Carr, Jake Lucchini, and Ryan Ufko, who leads the team with 22 points. Carr has been the goal-scoring threat with nine goals, while both Lucchini and Ufko share the team lead in assists with 16 apiece. Oasiz Wiesblatt has also made an impact early this season, tallying eight goals and eight assists, while Kyle Marino leads defensively with a +6 rating.
Rockford will rely on standout players such as Nick Lardis, who tops the IceHogs in points with 25, including 12 goals. Brett Seney has been key in creating opportunities with 20 assists and a team-best +13 in plus/minus, while defenseman Kevin Korchinski contributes from the blueline with 13 assists and two goals. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit will be a player to watch, expected to provide stability between the pipes for Rockford.
Over the last five seasons, these two teams have seen competitive matchups, with the IceHogs holding a narrow edge in wins at 21-18-7-3 against Milwaukee. Both teams will look to build on recent performances, with Milwaukee hoping to snap their losing streak and Rockford aiming to continue their rebound after a hard-fought victory.
Following this game, the Admirals travel to face the Chicago Wolves tomorrow, while Rockford heads to Grand Rapids. Tonight’s clash is shaping up to be a critical one for both teams as they jockey for position in the AHL Central Division standings. Fans can expect fast-paced action, key individual performances, and a close contest from puck drop to the final buzzer.
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