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Grizzlies Host Colorado Wednesday in Run for Home Ice Advantage

March 31, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Wednesday, April 2: Colorado at Utah, 7 p.m.

Friday, April 4: Utah at Stockton, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 5: Utah at Stockton, 8:30 p.m.

All games are broadcast live on 1320 KFAN, 1320KFAN.com, the 1320 KFAN App, iHeart Radio by searching "1320 KFAN" and for $8 PPV at UtahGrizzlies.com.

The Situation

The Grizzlies at 35-22-3-5, remain in the third spot in the ECHL's Western Conference one game up on Idaho and two and a half up on Colorado. The Grizzlies are 13 games above .500 for the first time since April 15, 2000.

4 Final Regular Season Games

Wild $2 Wednesday, April 2: $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Fries, $2 Soft Drinks, $2 Draft Beers and $5 Student Tickets.

Wild $2 Wednesday, April 9: $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Fries, $2 Soft Drinks, $2 Draft Beers and $5 Student Tickets.

Friday, April 11: Post-Game Skate

Saturday, April 12: Team Poster Giveaway, Post-Game Party With Team at Shula's Steakhouse at Embassy Suites West Valley City.

The Last 41 Games

The Grizzlies went 8-2 in March after an 8-4-0-1 February and a 7-2-2-2 January that followed a 4-0 stretch after Christmas. The Grizzlies have improved their winning percentage in 12 of the last 14 weeks after going 1-1 February 26-March 2 and 1-1 March 10-16.

Bobkov Atop The ECHL

Over the weekend, Grizzlies goaltender Igor Bobkov moved into the top spot of the ECHL in Goals-Against-Average at 2.00. He is second in save percentage at .923. Bobkov is 13-3 in the last two months. No other ECHL goaltender has more than 10 wins.

Ducks Assign Another Prospect

Charles Sarault was assigned to Utah by Anaheim from their AHL affiliate in Norfolk on Thursday. He had one goal and one assist in Friday's 6-3 Utah win over Colorado in his Utah debut. He had six goals and eight assists for 14 points in 43 games with Norfolk after finishing second in the Ontario Hockey League in scoring last year with 108 points in 68 games on 22 goals and 86 assists. Sarault joins Andrew O'Brien and Igor Bobkov as players with Utah on NHL contracts with Anaheim.

With A Power-Play Goal

Utah is 25-6-1-2 this year when they score a power-play goal.

Six Games Left

The Grizzlies close the regular season with four of their final six games at Maverik Center where they are 20-6-2-4 this year, have the second best home winning percentage in the ECHL at .719 and the fewest home regulation losses.

Versus The Eagles

Utah and Colorado meet for the 11th and final time after the Grizzlies scored at the buzzer Saturday to beat the Eagles 2-1. Utah is 8-2 overall against Colorado this year. Nine of the 10 games have been decided by two goals or less.

Top Crowds Have Been In Utah

With a crowd of 9,127 fans on Saturday, March 22 the Grizzlies have now drawn two of the top six crowds in the entire ECHL this season. The Grizzlies have also drawn three of the top nine crowds in the league this year. Utah is the only team in the ECHL to have three separate games in the top ten in league attendance this year.

On Pace For Best Attendance Since 2003-2004

Currently averaging 5,054 fans-per-game with four home games left in the regular season, the Grizzlies are currently on pace for their best attendance average since 2003-2004 and their best attendance in 10 seasons.

Awards

10 awards were handed out to 10 different players at the 2013-2014 Utah Grizzlies Player Awards Banquet last Monday evening at Maverik Center.

Fan Favorite: Derick Martin

Rookie of the Year: Vinny Scarsella

Unsung Hero: Brent Gwidt

Player's Player: D.J. Jelitto

Best Defenseman: Teigan Zahn

Leading Scorer: David Vallorani

Community Service Award: Adam Pineault

Plus-Minus Winner: Martin Lee

Trash Talker: Danick Paquette

MVP: TBD

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