Athanasiou scores two goals in IceHogs’ debut but Hogs lose in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WTVO/WQRF) —It didn't take long for Andreas Athanasiou to get into the flow with the Rockford IceHogs. He scored his first two goals in his first game with the team Wednesday. They came though, in a 5-2 loss to the Grand Rapids, Griffins.

Athanasiou scored his first goal on a breakaway only 28 seconds into the game. He was assigned to the IceHogs only a day prior by the Blackhawks after he cleared waivers. The IceHogs outshot the Griffins 30-21, but they failed to convert any of their four power-play chances. Drew Commesso allowed all five Griffins' goals. He had 16 saves.

The IceHogs have now lost four straight games dropping their record to 3-7. Their next game will be Friday night at home against the Manitoba Moose.

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