Hello...Chicago Wolves got the wake up call! Series tied 1:1

Both the Chicago Wolves their opponents the Milwaukee Admirals came out feisty last night at the Allstate Arena. As soon as the first puck was dropped it was obvious we were going to see 60 minutes of playoff hockey. Milwaukee's iron man nettie Pekka Rinne put in a classic performance turning away 36 out of 38 SOG. While on the other end of the ice Chicago's Ondrej Pacelec showed the crowd just why he is Atlanta's top prospect making 27 saves for 28 SOG. If an observation could be made in general as to what made the difference in the teams. Milwaukee although intense deemed to lag in the last 10 minutes of play. They were skating to the bench with mouths open, looking plainly tired. Last year physical conditioning this photographers opinion was a deciding factor (along with goalie Cary Price) that lead to Chicago's elimination by Hamilton in the semifinals of the Calder Cup run. Is Milwaukee going to face this same wall? These old rivals have a long series in front of them the next contest will be tomorrow at the Bradley Center, a beautiful facility 90 minutes away. You can bet there will ba a few Chicago voices to cheer there boys on.

In Rockford last night the IceHogs notched their first victory against the Houston Aeros on their quest for the Calder cup. One down two to go!





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