ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizzlies Continue Trip in Alaska

December 16, 2013 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Wednesday, December 19: Utah at Alaska, 9:15 p.m.

Friday, December 21: Utah at Alaska, 9:15 p.m.

Saturday, December 22: Utah at Alaska, 9:15 p.m.

All games are broadcast live on 1320 KFAN, 1320KFAN.com, iHeart Radio by searching "1320 KFAN" and for $8 PPV at UtahGrizzlies.com.

The Situation

The Grizzlies continue their second longest road trip of the year Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in Alaska.

MacQueen

Leading goal scorer Jamie MacQueen returned to the Utah lineup Saturday after being with the Anaheim Ducks AHL affiliate in Norfolk since October 24. MacQueen, who led Utah with six goals in three games before his call-up, scored two goals Saturday after landing in Bakersfield at 5 p.m.

MacQueen With The Grizzlies

MacQueen has scored eight goals in four games played with the Grizzlies. He has scored eight of Utah's eleven goals while in the lineup.

Aubin, Pelech, Jelitto

The line of Michael Pelech, Mathieu Aubin and D.J. Jelitto combined for two goals and four assists Friday and Saturday in Bakersfield. Jelitto also drew two penalties Friday night that led directly to two power-play goals.

Pelech And Aubin As Of Late

Michael Pelech has three goals and one assist for four points in the last six games. Mathieu Aubin has three goals and two assists in seven games.

Martin Lee

Grizzlies defenseman Martin Lee assisted three of Utah's six goals over the weekend, and had two power-play assists Friday for his first career multiple-point games.

Returning To Alaska

The Grizzlies return to Alaska for the first time since December 10, 2012 after finishing 3-3 last year in Anchorage. No players on Utah's current roster have ever played for the Grizzlies in Anchorage.

D.J. Jelitto

ABC 4's Wesley Ruff did a feature Thursday night on Grizzlies forward D.J. Jelitto and his father Dirk who is fighting cancer. Click here to watch the story.

Back Home

The Grizzlies return home Saturday, December 28 to face Colorado. It is a post-game skate with the team and the Grizzlies will also be giving away their 2014 team calendar.

Tuesday, December 31, the team is at Maverik Center for a 6 p.m. face-off on New Year's Eve. The game will feature $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Fries, $2 Soft Drinks and $2 Draft Beers.

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