ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Idaho Beats Utah to Hold First Place

March 30, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Boise, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads (36-22-6-3) defeated the Utah Grizzlies (36-26-6-3) 4-1 Wednesday night at CenturyLink Arena after a late empty netter.

Utah now trails Idaho by three points in the West Division with four games remaining as they return home to host Alaska Friday and Saturday.

The game was 1-0 Idaho through 40 minutes as Utah held an 18-7 shot edge after an 11-2 second period.

The Steelheads added two goals in 1:02 at 11:47 and 12:49 of the third period to build the lead from 1-0 to 3-0 after just killing Utah's fourth power-play of the night.

Charles Sarault tipped in his 19th goal of the season 14 seconds after Idaho made it 3-0 to make it 3-1 on a blast from Phil Pietroniro. Marc Cantin also picked up an assist. The Grizzlies earned a fifth power-play with under five minutes left, but were unable to cut the deficit to 1.

Ryan Faragher took the loss in net for Utah dropping to 24-13-1-1.

Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2

For Fan Appreciation Weekend, fans can get a lower bowl ticket and a Grizzlies T-Shirt for $20 when mentioning this offer at the arena box office for the final two regular season home games against Alaska.

Ticket Packages

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On The Radio

-The Grizzlies Minute has the latest news of the day every day at 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. with Tim Lewis and The Morning Huddle

-"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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