Rivermen-Griffens hockey

Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves (38) checks Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Jordan Owens into the boards during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell, right, hits the ice after contact from Grand Rapids Griffins defender Greg Amadio during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen defender Nikita Nikitin skates onto the ice during player introductions before a game against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Referees separate Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves, right, and Grand Rapids Griffins defender Greg Amadio (19) after a fight in the opening minutes of a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Grand Rapids Griffins forward Ilari Filppula (15) plays the puck as Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell (19) slides on the ice during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen goalie Ben Bishop makes a save in front of Grand Rapids Griffins defender Brandon Straub (20) during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell celebrates with the crowd after scoring a goal against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.