2-0 Grizzlies Head to Alaska Friday, Saturday
Published on October 15, 2012 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Friday, October 19: Utah at Alaska, 9:15 p.m., 1320 KFAN
Saturday, October 20: Utah at Alaska, 9:15 p.m., 1230 AM: Due to coverage of the Utah/Oregon State game on 1320 KFAN
Radio coverage begins at 9 p.m. each evening.
The Situation
The Grizzlies head to Alaska for games on Friday and Saturday as the only 2-0 team in the ECHL's Western Conference. Utah, this weekend, extended their active winning streak to seven-straight games over regional rival Idaho.
Establishing Home Ice Early
The Grizzlies were the only Western Conference team to win their home opener this weekend.
Finishing It Off
Utah has won two-straight games to start the season. Both have been within a goal in the final two minutes.
Engelage In Goal
Third-year Utah goaltender Andrew Engelage stopped 72 of 76 shots this weekend. He enters the week with a 2-0 record, a 2.00 goals-against-average and a .947 save percentage. He took a shutout into the final eight minutes Saturday.
Veteran Leads Scoring
Riley Armstrong, who had a hat trick Friday, assisted on Utah's game-winning goal Saturday and now has three goals and one assist on the year. His three goals are tied for the league lead.
Scoring Streaks To Start The Year
Riley Armstrong (three goals, one assist), Paul McIlveen (one goal, one assist) and James Martin (two assists) all have scored in the first two games this year.
Playing Ahead
Utah has scored the first goal in each game thus far. The Grizzlies also haven't trailed yet this season, the only Western Conference team able to say that.
Team Effort
13 of Utah's active 16 skaters recorded at least a point this weekend.
Adding Up
Forward Tommy Maxwell dropped the gloves three times this past weekend and leads the ECHL with three fighting majors and is second with 19 penalty minutes total.
Back Home
The Grizzlies return to Maverik Center Friday, October 26 to host Colorado and Saturday, October 27 to host Idaho. It is Oktoberfest all weekend and Saturday is Angel's Hands Night. Visit utahgrizzlies.com to buy tickets.
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