End of the "regular season" now the real fun begins...

Last night the Chicago Wolves ended their Western Conference Championship season on a high note, by defeating the Peoria Rivermen they ended the season with 109 points, atop the conference and 11 points ahead of the 2nd place Rockford Ice Hogs. The second season begins Wednesday night in Chicago against our old rivals the Milwaukee Admirals.(game two Friday) Somehow without coach Claude Noel it doesn't fee the same. However, if Wolves fans have learned one thing about the Admirals it's to never take them for granted, especially if they have a healthy Pekka Rinne, one of the best goalies in the AHL. Unlike last years surprising sweep of the Admirals expect to see this series go 5-7 games, these guys want revenge.

In Rockford they will be facing the Houston Aeros on Thursday and Saturday night. The Hogs will be looking for a win against tough team without Jordan Hendry one of their heavy hitters and hot Black Hawks prospect. Last night Hendry was injured in a freak accident when a team mate's stick struck him under the visor knocking him unconscious. Falling face first on the ice he suffered multiple facial injuries including lacerations to his fore head and upper lip and avulsed teeth. Although responsive and talking by the time he arrived at the hospital the degree of his concussion has yet to be determined. We can only hope that this promising young man makes a full and speedy recovery.

But enough of the words, lets return to the music and what I do best... some images of the Wolves/Rivermen game!



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