Gelatt and Lebster Score in Home Opener at Maverik Center
ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Gelatt and Lebster Score in Home Opener at Maverik Center

Published on October 25, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Salt Lake City, Utah - The Utah Grizzlies got goals from John Gelatt and Reed Lebster but it wasn't enough as the Idaho Steelheads got goals from four different players as they defeated Utah 4-2 in front of a crowd of 5761 in the home opener at Maverik Center.

Idaho's Liam Malmquist scored 4:43 into the contest. Nick Portz gave the Steelheads a 2-0 lead 7:30 in. Utah got on the board as John Gelatt scored his first professional goal 9:20 in. Gelatt scored 15 goals in his college career at Holy Cross and he is the third Grizzlies skater to score their first pro goal this season.

Brendan Hoffmann gave Idaho a 3-1 lead 16:28 into the second period. Utah's Reed Lebster scored a third period 5 on 3 goal 2:49 in to cut into the Idaho lead. Lebster has 4 goals in his last two games. Idaho scored an empty net goal by Charlie Dodero 19:14 in to complete the scoring as Idaho's record goes to 3-2 on the season. Utah is now 2-2-1 on the campaign.

Idaho goaltender Nolan Maier saved 21 of 23 as his record goes to 3-1 on the season. Utah's Dryden McKay saved 25 of 28.

Utah's penalty kill was a perfect 6 for 6 on the night and they are 17 of 18 for the season. Utah was 1 for 3 on the power play.

The Grizzlies homestand continues on Wednesday, October 29th vs Jacksonville. Face-off will be at 7:10 pm and tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com.

3 stars

1. Brendan Hoffmann (Idaho) - 1 goal, +1, 2 shots.

2. Nolan Maier (Idaho) - 21 of 23 saves.

3. Nick Portz (Idaho) - 1 goal, +1, 2 shots.

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