Grizzlies Name Brent Gwidt Captain
October 28, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
West Valley City, Utah - Utah Grizzlies Head Coach/General Manager Tim Branham has announced that the team has named Brent Gwidt captain and Barry Almeida and Alex Gallant alternate captains.
"I have chosen these three to be captains because they lead by example on and off the ice every single day," said Branham. "They bring consistency to our team and are great role models for our younger players."
Gwidt is in his fourth season in Utah after captaining University of Nebraska-Omaha. He served as an alternate captain last season.
Almeida is currently the ECHL's leading scorer with six goals and three assists for nine points in four games. He has already registered two games of three points or more.
Gallant has fought four times in four games this season and is currently in his second year with the Grizzlies.
Halloween Matinee
The Grizzlies host Idaho on Saturday, October 31 for a Halloween Matinee. Kids in costume will be admitted free* and there will be trunk or treating on the upper concourse during the second intermission. In addition, the Grizzlies will be wearing zombie costumes presented by Coors that will be auctioned off live after the game with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
Up to two free kids per paying adult.
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.
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