Manitoba Moose

Military Night:

• A night to honour the Canadian Forces.
• Pre-game Military festivities, including a video honouring Canada's Military.
• Moose will wear special Military jerseys.
• Jersey auction on Main Concourse and eBay.
• Canadian anthem performed by the HMCS Chippawa Band accompanied by a Flag Party.
• Military bands on Main Concourse.
• Special in-game video that will focus on the humanitarian efforts of the military including the PRT in Afghanistan, Haiti relief efforts and the patrols for pirates (HMCS Winnipeg).
• First 3000 fans in the door receive Naval Centennial Thundersticks.
• Game sponsored by Commissionaires.

Moose vs. IceHogs:

Saturday night's game is the last clash of the regular season between the Moose and IceHogs. After earning a 6-1 victory over the IceHogs on Friday night, the Moose hold a perfect 3-0-0-0 record against the Chicago Blackhawks' affiliate this season. Historically, Manitoba is 6-3-0-2 against Rockford (2-2-0-1 on home ice). Peter Olvecky leads all Moose skaters with nine points against the IceHogs after eight games played while Cory Schneider has appeared in three wins for Manitoba this season.

Moose Sport Military Look:

For the last time this season, Manitoba will wear an alternate jersey when they host the fifth annual Military Appreciation Night. Saturday night's military inspired jersey pays tribute to the men and women who are part of the Canadian Forces. So far this season, the Moose are 0-2-0-0 when wearing an alternate sweater. They dropped a 6-2 decision to the Milwaukee Admirals while wearing a replica Team Canada jersey on January 16, 2010 before being defeated 2-1 by the Toronto Marlies when donning East St. Paul Aces jerseys as part of Hockey Night in Manitoba on February 13, 2010. Last season the club held a 2-0-0-1 record when wearing a second jersey.

Neck-and-Neck in the North:

With 13 games remaining on the regular season schedule, the Moose are vying for those last 26 points to secure a spot in the 2010 Calder Cup Playoffs. Currently the Moose are in fourth place with 72 points after 67 games played. They are behind the Abbotsford Heat and only three wins away from the second place Rochester Americans. The Lake Erie Monsters sit behind the Moose in fifth spot. Hamilton still remains the cream of the crop with 94 points in the North Divison.

Special Team Report:

After scoring two powerplay goals last night and stopping all five of Rockford's powerplay opportunities, the Moose moved up in both special team departments. They are now 26th in the league on the powerplay (13.1 percent) and 17th overall on the penalty kill (82 percent).

All Hail the Pope:

In last night's 6-1 victory over Rockford, Matt Pope scored two goals, including the game-winner, and added an assist in his first-ever AHL three-point night. He finished the night a +2 and with four shots on net -- good enough for first star honours. The Langley, BC native now holds five points (3g, 2a) after 33 games played in antlers this season.

Coming Out Party:

New additions Peter Olvecky and Yan Stastny both made their MTS Centre debuts memorable ones. Olvecky, who was appearing in his first-ever Moose game, scored a goal and earned an assist in last night's victory. He finished the night a +2 and fired four shots on net. The left-winger also sits third on the Moose leaderboard with 36 points (12g, 24a) after 63 games played. Stastny, who was playing in his first-ever Moose game at MTS Centre, scored the fifth consecutive Manitoba goal in last night's 6-1 win. He sits fifth on Manitoba's leaderboard with 28 points (11g, 17a) after 52 games played.

Making It Happen:

Marco Rosa earned his fifth three-point night this season when he scored a goal and collected two assists last night against Rockford. The centre-man has played in all 67 Moose games this season and sits atop the team leaderboard with 49 points (20g, 29a).

Schneider Shines:

Moose goaltender Cory Schneider made 28 of 29 saves to carry his team to a 6-1 victory over Rockford last night. He also earned his third assist of the season when he collected a helper on the game-winning goal. After 48 games played, Schneider holds a 28-19-1 record, 2.61 GAA and 0.915 save percentage.

Streaks & Milestones:

• Travis Ramsey and Marco Rosa are the only two Moose skaters who have had perfect attendance this season, playing in all 67 games so far.
• Lawrence Nycholat is on a three-game points streak.