Rockford IceHogs’ Leighton Sets AHL Shutout Record

In a 5-0 win Saturday, the Rockford IceHogs topped the Lake Erie Monsters for their 31st win of the season. It was also a record-setting night for IceHogs goaltender Michael Leighton. With his 35-save performance, Leighton passed Hall of Famer Johnny Bower for the career AHL shutout record with his 46th whitewash. The win was Leighton’s 27th of the year and his fifth shutout of the season, and also his 10th shutout as a member of the IceHogs.

Leighton’s career in the record books

At 34 years old, Leighton has had an interesting career since being drafted 165th overall in the 1999 NHL draft by the Chicago Blackhawks. He got his first taste of NHL starting experience on the god-awful 2003-04…