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Jon Sim Named All-Star Game MVP

February 3, 2003 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Portland, Maine (February 3, 2003) - The Dodge AHL All-Star Classic was played on Monday night in Portland, Maine with the Canadian All-Stars defeating the Planet USA team by a final score of 10-7. Utah Grizzlies right wing Jon Sim was named the Dodge AHL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player with two goals and an assist.

Sim, 25, started the game's scoring just 63 seconds into the contest giving Team Canada the early 1-0 lead. In the second period, the New Glasgow, Nova Scotia native assisted on Justin Papineau's (Worcester IceCats) goal that tied the score at four goals apiece. Team Canada trailed 7-6 heading into the final period but was able to rally with four unanswered goals to claim the victory. Sim scored the game-winning goal with 7:51 remaining in the third period putting Canada ahead for good.

In the game, four players had three points for the Canadian team. Hershey's Charlie Stephens (2-1 - 3), Philadelphia's John Slaney (1-2 - 3) and Milwaukee's Darren Haydar (2-1 - 3) joined Sim as the game's high scorers. Sim finished the game with the three points (2-1 - 3), four shots and a +3 rating.

For the Grizzlies this season, the third round selection (70th overall) of the Dallas Stars in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft ranks second with 42 points (13-29 - 42) and is also second with a +11 rating. Sim appeared in four games earlier this season with Dallas and did not record a point.

Sim and the Grizzlies return to action on Wednesday night versus Grand Rapids at the E-Center when they begin a five-game home stand. Face-off versus the Griffins is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

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