Grizzlies Open Five-Game Home Stand Friday
November 17, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
The Situation
The Grizzlies host Las Vegas this weekend at the E-Center in their first meetings since last year's National Conference Finals. Utah continues their five-game home stand Wednesday, November 26; Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29 when they host Victoria as the Salmon Kings visit Utah for the first time since being bounced from the conference semi-finals by Utah in five games in May.
Back To The Rest Of The ECHL
After a tough weekend in Anchorage, going 0-3, the Grizzlies will not see the Aces for 42-straight games. Utah is 5-2 against the rest of the ECHL this year and 1-4 versus Alaska.
Who's Hot
Dennis Packard has five goals and four assists in his last seven games. Rookie Vladimir Nikiforov has one goal and three assists in his last four games. Mike Walsh has two goals and two assists in his last four games.
Kinasewich Update
The Grizzlies were without leading scorer and captain Ryan Kinasewich in Alaska. He was placed on seven-day injured reserve prior to Friday's game in Alaska.
Scouting Las Vegas
The Wranglers play at Phoenix Tuesday before coming to Utah. The defending National Conference Champions currently sit at 5-6-0-1.
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