The Marlies yet again spotted the opposition a first-period lead and were left playing catch-up for the majority of the game en route to a 4-2 loss to Rockford.
First Period
The Marlies were flat from the outset as Rockford drove the majority of the play before striking first with 5:41 on the clock. Kasimir Kaskisuo would like back John Quenneville’s goal back — it beat him at his near post — but the early lead was no more than the Icehogs deserved.
The Marlies started to come alive offensively when the lesser lights of the bottom six caused some problems with a strong forecheck, eventually leading to a tying goal.