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The Icehawks enjoyed another fine week as they posted a record of 2-0-1 yet after getting those 5 out of 6 points the Icehawks have now fallen out of first place because the Kalamazoo K-Wings continued there hot streak and are now 1 points ahead of Port Huron for first place. A great week however ended with what could re-create an intense rivalry. After a 7-3 win over the Flint Generals, Flint's goalie Chad Alban wanted to fight Larry Sterling. Players and Referees quickly intervened the possible fight but as Alban was leaving the ice a security guard grabbed Alban from behind prompting Alban to turn around and tackle him. Nobody was seriously hurt and no arrests were made after the mayhem but it does make for an interesting game on Saturday when the Icehawks travel to Flint.

The Icehawks would start the week out on the final night of 2008. They would travel to Bloomington where they haven't lost yet this season and that continued Wednesday as they beat the PrairieThunder 3-1. The Icehawks got their 3 goals early in the first period and coasted to victory after only taking 5 shots on goal in the 2nd and 3rd periods combined. Kris Vernarsky had a goal and an assist in the game and Larry Sterling got the win in net.

The Icehawks would get a day off Thursday before welcoming the Fort Wayne Komets to McMorran Arena on Friday. It was a low scoring affair with both teams having trouble setting up any sort of offensive chances. After both teams could only score 1 goal through regulation the game headed to Overtime where with about 30 seconds left Guy Dupuis got one past Sterling to give the Komets the 2 points and the victory. Jeff Zehr had the only goal for the Icehawks.

The Icehawks stayed home Saturday as Flint came to town. The Generals came in on a 3 game losing streak and the Icehawks made sure it got to 4 as they defeated the Generals 7-3. Of course the biggest story of the game was actually after the game but the Icehawks took it to the Generals scoring 3 goals in the 1st and 3rd periods that keyed the Icehawks to the victory. Jamie Carroll had 2 goals for the Icehawks and Larry Sterling got the win between the pipes.

WEEKLY HAWKBITS

The Icehawks went 4 for 10 on the power play this week and now rank 1st in the league on the power play. They also rank 3rd on the penalty kill.

Jeff Zehr and Tab Lardner are tied for the team lead in Power play goals with 5. That ranks 9th in the league. Jamie Lovell leads the league in Game Winning goals with 5. Tab Lardner is right behind him in 2nd place with 4 GWG

Jeremy Tucker was out once again this week with the upper body injury. Robert Snowball was also out but both could be back soon. B.J Adams is also battling injury but has been assistant coaching during his time off.

The Icehawks signed Chris Bogas this week. Bogas did retire after last season but came out of retirement now for his 3rd stint in Port Huron. The Icehawks also did sign Paul Yovanic for the Friday game against Fort Wayne but released him after. Yovanic was in the Icehawks training camp this season before being beat out for the enforcer spot by Rory Smith.

Kris Vernarsky was this weeks Community News Player of the Week. Vernarsky posted 2 goals and 3 assists this week.

The power of the mustache has taken over the Icehawks locker room. Many players are now seen sporting a mustache. Daniel Tetrault started the fade by growing a Hulk Hogan looking 'Stache. Now Jeff Zehr and other players are sporting there mustaches on the ice.

GOAL LEADERS

1. Tab Lardner-15
2. Jeff Zehr-14
2. Jamie Carroll-14

ASSISTS LEADERS

1. Jamie Carroll-22
2. Kris Vernarsky-21
3. Jeff Zehr-18
3. Ian Turner- 18

IHL Standings

1. Kalamazoo- 42 pts.
2. Port Huron- 41 pts.
3. Fort Wayne- 38 pts.
4. Muskegon- 36 pts.
5. Flint- 25 pts.
6. Bloomington- 21 pts.

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