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ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Grizzlies Open 7-Game Home Stand Friday, Saturday

March 18, 2015 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Friday, March 20; Bakersfield at Utah, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 21; Bakersfield at Utah, 7 p.m. (KMYU TV)

The Situation

The Grizzlies return home for a season-long seven-game home stand Friday and Saturday at 30-24-5-3 to complete their final ten games of the regular season. Utah enters the week leading Alaska by three points for the fourth playoff spot in the Pacific Division.

Next Home Weekend

Friday, Saturday March 20 and 21; 7 p.m.

Beer Fest Weekend

Versus Bakersfield Condors

Beer Fest

At Beer Fest during Friday and Saturday's games, the following beers will be available in addition to our usual selection and more: Trader IPA, Wyld Extra Pale Ale, Czech Pilsner, Viennese Lager Rodeo Rye, Bonanza Golden Ale, Wasatch Evolution Amber Ale, Wasatch Apricot Hef, Wasatch Provo Girl Pilsner, Squatters Full Suspension Pale Ale, Sockeye High Lakes Session IPA.

Another Trade Acquisition Makes A Splash

Making his Grizzlies debut on Friday in Bakersfield, Brenden Walker had a Utah season-high five points on two goals and three assists in an 8-3 win over the Condors. He was acquired from Gwinnett on Monday, March 9 in exchange for future considerations.

Against Bakersfield

Utah is 7-3-1-0 this year against the Condors who come to Maverik Center this weekend for Friday and Saturday matchups.

Streak Snapped

Ryan Hayes had his team season-high ten-game scoring streak snapped Saturday in Ontario. He had 10 goals and three assists during the stretch from February 20-March 13.

Rookie Still Scoring

Grizzlies rookie all-star forward Alex Krushelnyski enters the week having scored in nine of his last eleven games and with 13 goals and 31 assists for 44 points in 53 games.

Good Starts

Utah has outscored the opposition 14-5 in the first period over the last 13 games and 14-3 before Sunday's first period in Ontario.

Power-Play At Home

Utah went 5-25 for a 20-percent clip on their previous six-game home stand that saw them go 4-2.

Resting Bobkov For Stretch Run

Igor Bobkov got his first night off since January 31 Friday and spanning 15 games as Eric Levine stepped in and stopped 39 of 42 shots in the win. Levine also played the third period Sunday and stopped nine of ten shots.

Last Ten

Currently the top four teams in the Pacific Division have the best four records over the last ten games. Utah, Ontario and Colorado have all won six of their last ten, while Idaho has won eight.

Where To Eat?

Shula's 347 Grill at Embassy Suites is inviting Grizzlies fans to take their ticket stubs in before or after games to buy one burger and get one burger half off and they also have unveiled some tasty new appetizers. Shula's is located inside Embassy Suites on 3500 South across from Valley Fair Mall.

Tickets

Tickets for all Grizzlies home games are on sale now at www.utahgrizzlies.com, Maverik Center box office or any Ticketmaster location. Season ticket packages starting at $29 for three games, group discounts for parties of 10 or more and luxury suites for 16-88 people are available through the Grizzlies corporate offices by calling (801) 988-8000.

Broadcasts

All Grizzlies broadcasts can be heard on 1320 KFAN with Adrian Denny in his 10th season as the "Voice of the Grizzlies." Denny is once again joined for all Grizzlies home games by 1320 KFAN Program Director and host of "Monty in the Morning" Tim Montemayor. Grizzlies broadcasts can be seen on PPV at ECHL.TV and also heard on 1320KFAN.com and iHeart Radio by searching "1320 KFAN." The Grizzlies will be back on My Utah TV Saturday, March 21 and Saturday, March 28 as KUTV's Talkin' Sports Adam Mikulich once again joins the coverage on 2.2, 12 on satellite and 22 on cable.

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