Grizzlies Home Wednesday, Friday, Saturday with Alaska
Published on December 7, 2015 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
The Situation
The West Division leading Grizzlies return home for five of their next six games and 11 of their next 16 contests starting Wednesday, Friday and Saturday with the Alaska Aces.
Back Home
The Grizzlies are back at Maverik Center where they have won four of their last five games. Utah has recorded 35 or more shots in eight-straight home games and has scored four or more goals in five of their last eight home games.
Krushelnyski
2015 ECHL All-Star Alex Krushelnyski has scored a goal in four-straight games and has four goals and two assists in that stretch. He has nine goals and eight assists for 17 points in 20 games so far this season.
Matt Berry
With a late assist on Saturday, rookie Matt Berry has now scored in 14 of 16 games this season and has eight goals and nine assists for 17 points.
Knodel Leading Off
Grizzlies defenseman Eric Knodel has scored three goals in the last four games. All three goals have been the Grizzlies first goal of the contest.
Shots/Shot Differential
Utah is fourth in the 28-team ECHL averaging 33.28 shots-per-game. The Grizzlies outshot Allen 44-18 on Saturday and the plus-26 shot difference was their largest of the season.
On Pace
With a record of 11-7-2-0 and a winning percentage of .600, the Grizzlies are currently on pace to win over 43 games this season.
Against The Aces
The Grizzlies are 3-0 against Alaska this year and have won seven-straight games against the Aces going back to last season.
Schedule Shift
After playing eight of their last nine games over the last four weeks against the Rapid City Rush, who are right behind Utah for second place in the West Division and the Allen Americans, who are in second place in the Central Division; the Grizzlies will now play 11 consecutive games against teams with losing records.
5th In Attendance
The Grizzlies are off to a hot start at the gate, ranking fifth out of 28 ECHL teams in attendance through nine home games with an average of almost 5,000 fans-per-game.
Wednesday, December 9
Wild Wednesday with $5 Student Tickets when presenting ID along with: $2 Hot Dogs, $2 Churros, $2 Soft Drinks and $4 Grizzlies "Goalden" Ale as the Grizzlies team with Broadway Media for Wild Wednesdays all season long..
Friday, December 11
Receive up to $10 off a game ticket when donating a can of food at arena box office. $10 off corner and center plaza tickets and $5 off party plaza tickets with donation.
Saturday, December 12
The Grizzlies team with Salt Lake City Comic Con and Mix 107.9 for Star Wars Night. The Grizzlies encourage fans to come in costume. The team's Star Wars uniforms will be auctioned off live after the game for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Friday, December 18
Friday, December 18 is the Grizzlies Teddy Bear Toss. Fans are invited to bring a new stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the Grizzlies first goal as we team with Rewind 100.7 and 101.5 The Eagle to then donate them to children across the Wasatch Front during the holidays.
Saturday, December 19
On Saturday, December 19, the Grizzlies are offering a lower bowl ticket, a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich and a soft drink for only $20. The offer is valid at Maverik Center box office.
Ticket Packages
Grizzlies ticket packages start at $30 for three games and can be purchased by calling (801) 988-8000. Full season ticket packages include: free parking, concession discounts, exclusive events with the team and more.
On The Radio
-The Grizzlies Minute has the latest news of the day every day just after 5:20 p.m. during "Gunther and Ben in the Afternoon" on 1320 KFAN.
-Head Coach Tim Branham makes his weekly appearance on 1320 KFAN every Friday at 9:05 a.m.
-"Voice of the Grizzlies" Adrian Denny joins Gunther and Ben every Friday at 3:30 p.m. during the "Wasatch Whiparound"
All Grizzlies games are broadcasted live on 1320 KFAN/.com/app and ECHL.tv.
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