ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizzlies Complete Home Stand Tuesday, Wednesday

Published on December 17, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Down The Home Stretch

The Grizzlies will complete their season-long ten game home stand hosting the Fresno Falcons Tuesday and Wednesday at the E-Center. Utah (11-11-0-3) is currently 3-2-0-3 through eight games.

After 20 Minutes At Home

The Grizzlies have either led or been tied after the first period in ten of their 13 home games.

Last Time Versus Fresno

The Grizzlies defeated the Falcons 7-2 at Save Mart Center Monday, November 26. Shortly thereafter, Fresno started a seven-game winning streak, which was snapped last night versus Victoria. Utah is 1-1 versus the Falcons this year with both games being played in Central California.

Bourne For Three

Justin Bourne has registered three points in three of his last five games. Bourne has six goals and five assists in his last three games. He became the fourth Grizzlies player this year and the first at the E-Center to record a hat trick on Saturday. Bourne's hat trick came on his first three shots.

Trevor Smith

Utah forward Trevor Smith has eight goals and ten assists in his last 13 games for the Grizzlies. He also leads Utah with 68 shots during that span.

First ECHL Point

Kazuma Takahashi recorded his first-ever ECHL point in his seventh game Saturday as he added an assist on Justin Bourne's third goal.

Power-Play Comes Alive

The Grizzlies completed the weekend by going five for 13 (38.4-percent) on the power-play.

Sanford Returns

James Sanford returned to the Utah lineup Friday for the first time since October 27 and recorded two power-play assists in two games. Sanford has one goal and two assists overall this season on the power-play in four games.

Captain Is Back

Utah captain Travis Rycroft reentered the Utah lineup Wednesday for the first time since sustaining an injury October 31. He recorded one assist last week and currently has five assists in nine games on the year.

Christmas Break Upcoming

After Wednesday's game with Fresno, the Grizzlies will be off for eight-straight days before reconvening Friday, December 28 in Alaska to start a seven-game road trip.

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