ECHL Colorado Eagles

Colorado Eagles Weekly Snapshot

Published on March 22, 2016 under ECHL (ECHL)
Colorado Eagles News Release


Last Week's Games:

(Tuesday, Mar. 15th @ Rapid City) Rapid City scored four goals in the third period to defeat the Eagles 5-2 at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Tuesday. Forward Everett Sheen netted a short-handed goal, while fellow forward Trent Daavettila added an even-strength tally in the loss.

(Wednesday, Mar. 16th vs. Rapid City) Defenseman Adrian Veideman's goal with 1:01 remaining in the third period pulled the Eagles to within one goal of the Rapid City Rush, but they would be unable to complete the comeback, as they fell to Rapid City 4-3 at the Budweiser Events Center on Wednesday. Lindsay Sparks scored a pair of goals for the Rush, while forwards Johnny Lazo and Kyle Ostrow each posted a goal and an assist in the losing effort.

(Friday, Mar. 18th vs. Utah) Rookie forward Tyler Fiddler's first professional goal would prove to be the game-winner, as the Eagles knocked off the Utah Grizzlies 4-3 at the Budweiser Events Center on Friday. Utah capitalized on three of their six powerplays in the contest, but Eagles goaltender Clarke Saunders turned aside 21 of the Grizzlies 24 shots to claim the win in net.

(Saturday, Mar. 19th vs. Utah) Forward Tyler Fiddler scored his second goal in as many games to push the Eagles and Grizzlies into overtime on Saturday night. Utah forward Ryan Hayes, however would prove to be the hero in the extra session, banging home a puck in the low-slot to give the Grizzlies the 2-1 overtime victory. Ryan Faragher picked up the win in net, making 39 saves on 40 shots.

Transactions:

3/18 Delete Collin Bowman (D) loaned to Rochester Americans (AHL)

This Week:

(Friday, Mar. 25th @ Idaho, 7:10pm MST) Colorado faces the Idaho Steelheads for the seventh time this season, with the Steelheads currently eight points in front of Colorado and in first place in the West Division standings. The Eagles currently sport a 3-2-1 record against the Steelheads this season, including a 1-2 mark at CenturyLink Arena in Boise.

(Saturday, Mar. 26th @ Idaho, 7:10pm MST) Eagles forward Trent Daavettila has posted six points in six previous meetings with Idaho this season, while fellow forward Kyle Kraemer has registered four goals in five games against the Steelheads.

Upcoming Promotions:

Friday, April 1st - The Eagles kick off their final homestand of the regular season against the Idaho Steelheads and you can take advantage of the Eagles Power Play Pack and receive a game ticket and a $10 Summit gift card starting at just $30.

Saturday, April 2nd - Celebrate the final regular season home game as the Eagles clash with the Idaho Steelheads on UCHealth Fan Appreciation Night. Every fan in the building will receive an Eagles water bottle, courtesy of UCHealth. All night long we thank our fans with great giveaways and following the game, the entire team will be available for on ice autographs.

Tickets are available at the Budweiser Events Center Box or online at Comcastixx.com for all games and start at just $18!

Tickets for groups of 15 or more start at just $14 per seat and can be purchased by calling the Eagles ticket office at 970-686-SHOT (7468).

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