ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizz Report for Week of October 7-13

Published on October 7, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Steve Ott Heading To Utah : The future of the Dallas Stars will get his professional start in Utah with the Grizzlies. Steve Ott was assigned to Utah on October 5 after a strong training camp with the Stars. Ott was Dallas' first round pick (25th overall) in the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The 6-0, 180-pound forward had an impressive career at Windsor scoring 116 goals and adding 121 assists in 174 games. The Summerside, PEI native also registered 473 penalty minutes in his three years with the Spitfires.

106 Games Of NHL Experience Heading To Grizz: The Stars were sitting at 25 players on Sunday and had to get to 23 to start the season and unfortunately for Jon Sim and John Erskine they drew the short straws. Dallas' loss is the Grizzlies gain as both players have much to contribute to Utah. Sim is an established goal scorer that netted 21 goals in 31 games with Utah last season. Erskine is a big, physical presence that recorded 118 PIM's in 39 games with Utah last season and 284 PIM's in 77 games with the Grizzlies during the 2000-01 season.

Grizzlies Send Three Players To Lexington (ECHL): The Grizz announced on October 5 that they have assigned goaltender Mike Smith, forward Fraser Clair and defenseman Jesse Cook to the Lexington Men-O-War of the East Coast Hockey League.

Grizzlies Face-Off Media Luncheon: The Utah Grizzlies will host their annual Face-Off Luncheon on Tuesday, October 15 at the Airport Hilton from 1:00-2:30 pm. On hand will be the Grizzlies' coaching staff, players, broadcasters and staff. All media representatives are invited to attend. Contact the Grizzlies' media relations department for more information (801) 988-8017.

Breakfast With The Grizz: The Utah Grizzlies will be serving breakfast tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8, to all attending media members at the Acord Ice Center prior to the team's practice. Breakfast will be available at 9:15 am followed by media opportunities with Head Coach Don Hay, Assistant Coach Bob Bassen, Director of Hockey Operations Brian Poile and the entire Grizzlies' roster. Contact the Grizzlies' media relations department for more information (801) 988-8017. Talk Hockey On KFAN: Be sure to catch Steve Brown, Bob Hoffman and Grizzlies' Head Coach Don Hay on Tuesday at 2:00 pm on KFAN-1320 AM when they discus the latest news and happenings of Utah's professional hockey team and take your questions. Tomorrow's guests include the new public address announcer of the Grizzlies, Jeremy Roberts, and Houston Aeros Head Coach Todd McLellan.

Cyber-Stuff: Don't miss any of the latest news about the Grizzlies. Check out www.utahgrizzlies.com to get the scoop and be sure to play Grizzlies' power play trivia for an opportunity to win tickets to upcoming Grizzlies' games.

On The Air: All Grizzlies action can be heard on ESPN Radio 1230. The pre-game show begins 15 minutes prior to face-off.

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