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Grizzlies Remain In West Division For 07-08

June 19, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


West Valley City, Utah - The ECHL has announced that the Utah Grizzlies, proud affiliate of the New York Islanders, will remain in the West Division and that the National Conference playoff format will stay the same for the 2007-2008 season. The decision was made following last week's Annual Board of Governors Meetings, which were held, just outside Las Vegas, Nevada.

For the third consecutive season, the Grizzlies will be in the same division as Alaska, Idaho, Phoenix and Victoria.

The Pacific Division will consist of Las Vegas, Fresno, Stockton and Bakersfield with the only difference being the absence of the departed Long Beach Ice Dogs.

The playoff format will remain the same with eight National Conference teams qualifying for the postseason.

"We look forward to playing exclusively in the National Conference this upcoming season," said Grizzlies Senior Vice President and COO Michael Schetzel. "Each game will be an important piece in postseason seeding."

Also at the meetings, it was announced that the league has unanimously approved a request from Reno for a one-year extension to work on their home arena situation.

The Grizzlies open the 2007-2008 season on Friday, October 19 at US Airways Center in Downtown Phoenix visiting the RoadRunners. The home opener for the Grizzlies is Friday, October 26 versus Idaho.

The Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL, enter their third season in America's "Premier AA Hockey League." On May 22, 2007 Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Jason Christie announced an affiliation with the NHL's New York Islanders and the AHL's Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Former Grizzlies Ric Jackman and Scott Niedermayer recently won the Stanley Cup as members of the Anaheim Ducks. At the start of the 2006-2007 season, 23 former Grizzlies were on NHL rosters. 12 of those former players advanced to the playoffs.

In addition, during the 2006-2007 season, the team made over 120 community appearances, including two all-team hospital visits and over 30 elementary school assemblies; while donating nearly $120,000 in cash, tickets and merchandise to charity. For more information on Utah Grizzlies community programs and efforts, contact the team's public relations department at (801) 988-8017.

Season tickets, mini plans and group party packages for the upcoming season are available now by calling (801) 988-PUCK or visiting www.utahgrizzlies.com.

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