Grizzlies Return to Action Friday; Home Saturday, Monday
Published on December 22, 2014 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
Friday, December 26; Utah at Colorado, 7 p.m.
Saturday, December 27; Colorado at Utah, 7 p.m.
Monday, December 29; Colorado at Utah, 7 p.m.
This Week
The Grizzlies play three games in four nights and their tenth, eleventh and twelfth games of the year against Colorado.
Grizzlies Vs Eagles
While familiar with each other, no team has been able to pull away from the other with seven of the first nine games between the Grizzlies and Eagles decided by a goal. 26 of 45 all-time games between the two teams have been decided by a goal.
Upcoming Home Games
Saturday, December 27: Post-Game Skate With Team and 2015 Team Calendar Giveaway. Skate Rental $2.
Monday, December 29: Maverik Monday, Buy One Get One Free Tickets With Maverik Adventure Club Card at Maverik Center Box Office.
Holiday gifts with mini plans starting at $29, puck passes that can be used for any games and more are available through the Grizzlies Offices at Maverik Center or by calling (801) 988-8000. It's also not too late to book a holiday party at one of the Grizzlies December games.
Looking For 6-Straight At Home
The Grizzlies home winning streak at Maverik Center has now hit five-straight games and the Grizzlies are 5-1-0-1 in their last seven home games going back to November 11 as they have made good use of only three home games since November 18. Utah has played the fewest home games in the Pacific Division.
Close Ones
No team in the ECHL has played more one-goal games than the Grizzlies and Utah has made good use of those close games by going 9-4-2-2 in one-goal games.
2 Ducks Goaltenders Back
In the last 10 days, the Grizzlies have been assigned two goaltenders by the Anaheim Ducks. Joining the Grizzlies over the weekend was Ryan Faragher, who leads the team with four wins this season and is 4-3-1-0 overall. Faragher joins Ducks prospect Igor Bobkov who is 19-10-2-2 with Utah over the last two years, 9-1-1-1 in his last 11 starts at Maverik Center and is 10-3-2-2 overall at home for Utah. The team also has goaltender Daniel Spence on the roster who has yet to appear in a game.
Pelech Continues To Put Up Points
With one goal and one assist in the Grizzlies 4-3 win over Colorado Wednesday, Michael Pelech now has 13 goals and 12 assists for 25 points in 26 games to lead the team.
Scoring D-Man
With two assists Wednesday, Jacob Johnston is now tied for fourth among active ECHL defensemen in scoring with four goals and thirteen assists for 17 points. He has two goals and seven assists over the last seven games.
Scorers Doubling Up
Both Pelech and Johnston have multiple-point games in three of the last five contests.
Latest Injury Totals
The Grizzlies have been bitten hard by injuries through the first 26 games of the season. In total, 12 players have combined to miss 126 games or an average of having 4.84 injured players sitting out each game so far. With Vinny Scarsella the latest causalty, Mathieu Aubin and Michael Pelech are the only two Grizzlies to play in all 26 games this year. T.J. Syner, Barry Almeida, Patrick Wellar, Mike Folkes, Alex Gallant and Scarsella missed the team's last game on December 17 due to injury.
Call-Up Update
ECHL contracted Grizzlies defensemen Marc Cantin, Connor Hardowa and Matt Pelech all remain in the AHL.
Where To Eat?
Shula's 347 Grill at Embassy Suites is inviting Grizzlies fans to take their ticket stubs in before or after games this weekend 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 announce their schedule for games on My Utah TV this week as KUTV's Talkin' Sports Adam Mikulich will once again join the coverage.
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