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Grizzlies Fall Just Short in Idaho; Lose for First Time in 3 Weeks

February 6, 2014 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Boise, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads added a late empty-net goal to defeat the Utah Grizzlies (20-17-3-4) 3-1 Wednesday night in Boise.

The loss is Utah's first in regulation in exactly three weeks, snaps their five-game winning streak and also their eight-game unbeaten streak at 7-0-1-0.

ECHL Goaltender of the Month Aaron Dell turned in another great effort stopping 25 of 27 shots as Utah goaltending allowed two goals or less for the ninth time in ten games. The loss ends a personal five-game winning streak for Dell who drops to 13-4-0-1.

After logging only nine shots through two periods and trailing 2-0 entering the third, the Grizzlies got on the board with a power-play goal from Kris Hogg with 9:12 left in regulation as he scored his ninth of the year. Phil Mangan started the play with time running down on the Grizzlies power-play and Scarsella and Vallorani picked up assists leading Hogg up ice.

On the ensuing shift after the goal, the Grizzlies came close to tying the contest and then were whistled for a penalty that they successfully killed.

The Grizzlies thought that they had tied the game with just under three minutes left, but the goal was waved off after the play was correctly ruled offside and after a timeout to go six-on-five with an extra-attacker, the Steelheads found an empty net with 23 seconds left after another Utah close call.

The Steelheads scored a goal with an odd-man rush in each the first and second period to build a 2-0 lead.

Utah continues their nine-game road stretch Friday and Saturday in Las Vegas at 8 p.m. and Sunday in Ontario at 4 p.m.

The Grizzlies return home Monday, February 17 for a 1:35 p.m. start for Maverik Monday on President's Day. Fans can get six tickets for $30 with a receipt from Maverik.

Wednesday, February 19 is the next Wild $2 Wednesday with $2 hot dogs, $2 fries, $2 soft drinks, $2 draft beers and $5 student tickets against Idaho at 7 p.m.

Friday, February 21 is our final Pooch on the Pond where fans can bring their dogs to the game. Call (801) 988-8045 for more information.

Friday, February 28 is our eighth annual Pink in the Rink to support breast cancer awareness. The Grizzlies will be wearing pink specialty jerseys that will be auctioned off live after the game.

Ticket packages for the 2013-2014 season are still on sale and start at just $29. For more information, visit http://www.utahgrizzlies.com or call (801) 988-7825.

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