ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Idaho Snaps a Three-Game Losing Streak and Prepares for First "East Coast Foe" Visit to the Bank of

November 3, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads completed a three-game weekend road trip to Las Vegas (L2-3), San Diego (L3-6), and Long Beach (W5-1), and snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday night against the Ice Dogs. The team is back to a ..500 winning percentage, with a season record of 5-5 (home 3-2; away 2-3), and are second in their division in points with 10 and ranked fourth in their division in winning percentage. (Visit www.idahosteelheads.com for team stats, game-by-game recounts and league standings.)

SIZZLING STEELHEAD: Jeff Bateman (assigned to Idaho by Utah-AAA on 10/23/03) has notched 5 points in the last two games, scoring 2 goals against San Diego, and 2 goals and 1 assist in the game against Long Beach. Jan Kopecky has recorded 5 points in the last 4 games (2G, 3A). Darrell Hay has tallied an assist in each of the last 3 games. Scott Burt has scored 3 points in the last 2 games (1G, 2A), as has Jeremy Mylymok (3A).

IN THE NET: Goaltender Dan Ellis' record is 2-4, allowing 23 goals and making 153 stops. He is 2-0 in shootout wins and best in the league, allowing only one 1 goal in 9 attempts. Ellis has posted a 3.75 average and a save percentage of .869. Goaltender Blair Allison is 3-1-0, allowing only 6 goals in 91 attempts. Allison has posted an average of 1.50 and save percentage of .934; and is tied for third in the league. Allison holds the Steelheads all-time games played for goaltenders with 85 (2001-03); wins with 57 (2001-03); GAA with 2.55 (2001-03); and shutouts with 4 (2001-03).

GONE FISHIN': Idaho is tied for fifth worst in the league in power play percentage with 11.11% going 7-for-63. The team's penalty kill is also ranked at the fifth lowest with a 77.35%, allowing 12 goals in 53 opportunities.

PAST WEEK TRANSACTIONS:

10/30/2003 Add BEN KEUP, (F) activated off IR

10/30/2003 Delete CHRIS GOBERT, (F) placed on 7-day IR

10/30/2003 Delete CHRIS MARINNUCCI, (F) placed on 7-day IR

10/31/2003 Add REGAN DARBY (D) assigned from Utah (AHL)

UP NEXT:

November 7 ¾Idaho Steelheads vs Cincinnati Cyclones, 7:05 p.m. Bank of America Centre; Promotion: Hockey 101 Night

November 8 ¾ Idaho Steelheads vs Cincinnati Cyclones, 7:05 p.m. Bank of America Centre; Promotion: Idaho Wildlife Night

TICKETS:

Game tickets are available at the Bank of America Centre, by visiting any Select-A-Seat outlet, by calling 331-TIXS (8497), or by logging on to www.idahotickets.com or www.idahosteelheads.com. With every ticket purchased, fans will receive $1.00 off any 12-pack Pepsi product purchased at Jacksons throughout the season by redeeming any game ticket stub at a participating Jacksons store.

IN THE COMMUNITY: Members of the Idaho Steelheads will speak to Emmett High School for Career Day on Thursday, November 6th. Also on Thursday, members of the team will be on hand to help Idaho Fish and Game release steelhead into the Boise River.

RADIO:

Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Britt Talbert on ESPN 1350 KTIK every night from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Bud Light Sports Talk Show. Britt will recap past games, highlight new players and team news, and interview players, coaches and others from around the league. Stay tuned on game nights as Britt and color commentator Mark Broz will bring fans live action for all 72 games, home and away. Games can also be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website, www.idahosteelheads.com or by logging on to www.ktik.com.

TELEVISION:

Never miss a home game as CableOne Channel 17 will air every game the following day at 6:00 p.m. and again at 9:00 p.m.

Check out the Idaho Steelheads Statistics



ECHL Stories from November 3, 2003


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central