Bloomington Blaze
Blaze defenseman Ryan Palmer (right) battles with Quad City's Justin Chwedoruk during the Mallards' 5-4 shootout win on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at iWireless Center in Moline. (Photo by Sean Flynn) Blaze fall to Mallards in shootout
February 4, 2012
MOLINE -- The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, dropped a back-and-forth contest on Saturday night, losing 5-4 in a shootout to the Quad City Mallards at iWireless Center.
The Mallards opened the scoring just 3:21 into the game when Jared Brown scored on a 2-on-1 breakaway. The Flock increased the lead to 2-0 with 4:21 left in the period when Brandon Marino collected his league-leading 28th goal, but the Blaze answered 18 seconds later on the second goal of the season by Jerry Pollastrone, assisted by Aaron Dawson and Brodie Sheahan.
The Redbirds host Bradley Saturday. (Photo By B Corbin/WJBC) Redbird, Titan men’s hoops on WJBC
The Redbird men's basketball team hopes some home cooking and a win over in-state rival Bradley can erase the memory of a blowout loss at Creighton.
Illinois State faces the Braves Saturday at Redbird Arena. ISU is looking for its fifth-straight home victory against Bradley. The Redbirds will try to distance themselves from the pack in the Missouri Valley Conference, as they come into the contest in a four-way tie for third place.
Bloomington Blaze head coach Paul Gardner coaches during the second period against Rapid City during a game Jan. 30, 2012, at the U.S. Celluar Coliseum in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) Gardner: Close to Blaze contract extension
February 2, 2012
Bloomington Blaze coach Paul Gardner joined WJBC's Jim Fitzpatrick on Thursday to discuss his future with the organization.
In a release sent out this week, the organization announced Sandra Hunnewell as the sole owner of the Blaze and mentioned a possible contract extension for Gardner.
"We're very close and we'll get something done. My wife is busy house-hunting right now, so it looks like you're going to be stuck with me for awhile longer and have the Gardner family move permanently up here," Gardner said.
The Bloomington Blaze's Jordy Trottier fights for the puck during a game vs. the Rapid City Rush on Jan. 30 in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) Hunnewell acquires full ownership of Blaze
BLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington Blaze has announced that Sandra Hunnewell has bought out co-owner Gary DelBuono, five months after the two of them acquired the Central Hockey League franchise.
Hunnewell, a New Jersey pharmaceutical executive, became the team's majority partner before the start of the season.
Gallery: Photos: Blaze fall to Rush
BLOOMINGTON -- The Bloomington Blaze fell to the Rapid City Rush 4-0 on Monday night at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.
Bloomington Blaze player Brandon Richardson, left, attempts to reach in while Rapid City's Blake Forsyth, right, takes control of the puck Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) Blaze give up hat trick in loss to Rush
January 30, 2012
BLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington Blaze, presented by Mid-Illini Credit Union, gave up a hat trick by Konrad Reeder as they fell 4-0 to the Rapid City Rush on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Coliseum.
Rapid City took the early lead just 4:09 into the game when Reeder got a shoulder in front of his defender and skated in for an open score
ISU coaches Stephanie Glance and Tim Jankovich will join WJBC at Pub II in Normal on Monday. (WJBC file photo) ISU coaches shows, Blaze, Cardinals on WJBC
Illinois State basketball coaches Stephanie Glance and Tim Jankovich will be at Pub II in Uptown Normal on Monday to look back at last week's game and preview the week ahead.
The ISU men are coming off of a home win over Southern Illinois. The Redbird women stumbled at Missouri State.
The Blaze entertained their largest home crowd of the season with a 4-2 win over the Rapid City Rush on Saturday night. (Photo by Jackson Stevens/Jax Photography) 
The Lady Antebellum show is one of 4 events taking place at U.S. Cellular Coliseum this weekend. 
The Redbirds host the Salukis Saturday. (Photo By B Corbin/WJBC) Redbird, Titan, Illini basketball on WJBC
Illinois State's men's basketball team wraps up a two-game homestand Saturday as they face the Southern Illinois Salukis.
The Redbirds got a pivotal win against Missouri State on Wednesday and look to get some revenge for a sloppy loss in Carbondale earlier this season. Illinois State also hopes to get above the .500 mark in Missouri Valley Conference play.
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