ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Eagles Beat Grizzlies in Their Halloween Costumes

Published on October 31, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Utah Grizzlies in their skeleton Halloween Costumes, presented by Coors, 6-2 on Friday night at Maverik Center.

$16,425 was raised in the post-game auction of the costumes with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

After falling behind 3-0 in the first 13 minutes of the game, the Grizzlies made it 3-1 with 2:04 left in the opening frame as Michael Pelech scored his team leading fourth of the year as he broke up ice. H.T. Lenz and Marc Cantin drew assists.

The Grizzlies started the second period on a power-play and had a four minute five-on-four late in the period, but was unable to make it 3-2 as Ryan Faragher replaced ET Marcoux in goal.

Utah did get within a goal on the power-play 3:52 into the second period with Lenz and Pelech again involved. Pelech crashed the net on a second effort from Lenz to give Utah a power-play goal.

The Eagles though struck back 45 seconds later to make it 4-2 and added two more in the 6-2 win.

Saturday the first Saturday night game of the year is Pooch on the Pond. Fans are invited to bring their dog to the game. Call (801) 988-8045 to purchase tickets.

Ticket packages starting at $29 and group party packages for 10 or more people are available through the Grizzlies corporate offices at Maverik Center by calling (801) 988-8000.

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