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Offense continues to struggle in home stand

January 26, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


WHAT'S ON TAP

Fri. Jan. 30 – Vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, ‘E' Center - -7:05 PM mst – ESPN Radio 1230-AM

Sat. Jan. 31 – Vs. Grand Rapids Griffins, ‘E' Center - - 7:05 PM mst – ESPN Radio 1230-AM

Tue. Feb. 3 – @ Houston Aeros, Toyota Center - - 6:00 PM mst – ESPN Radio 1230-AM

Thu. Feb. 5 – @ Houston Aeros, Toyota Center - - 6:00 PM mst – ESPN Radio 1230-AM

SLAP SHOTS

~Mathias Tjarnqvist got his sixth goal of the season in 2-1 loss to Chicago on Friday
~Tim Wedderburn notched his sixth assist on Saturday and has a +1 plus/minus rating in 37 games
~Trevor Daley assisted the Grizzlies' only score on Friday
~Jarrod Skalde registered his 17th goal of the season in 5-1 loss on Saturday

A LOOK AT LAST WEEK (0-2-0-0)
Monday Vs. Hartford Loss 5-0
Friday Vs. Chicago Loss 2-1
Saturday Vs. Chicago Loss 5-1

The Utah Grizzlies finished the week with five straight losses after Chicago and Frederic Cassivi effectively stifled their offense, allowing only two goals in as many games. The Grizzlies first fell to Chicago on Friday at the 'E' Center when, after the Grizzlies tied the game in the second period, Chicago's Stephan Baby put in the game winner late in the third to help the Wolves to their third straight victory. The first score of the game came only 20 seconds after face-off when Chicago's Derek MacKenzie went into traffic and flicked the puck over Jason Bacashihua's shoulder. It was MacKenzie's 4th point in his last two games. Utah regrouped in the second period with a game tying goal by Mathias Tjarnqvist on Chicago netminder Frederic Cassivi. The goal, Tjarnqvist's 6th of the season, came on the powerplay the 14:25 mark, one of only two powerplay opportunities that the Grizzlies enjoyed during the game. The Wolves and Grizzlies traded shots in the third period, each posting eight. It wasn't until the 15:44 mark that Chicago's Stephen Baby forced the puck past Bacashihua and recorded the game winning goal. Bacashihua finished with 24 saves and Cassivi picked up the win with 25 stops. The Grizzlies struggled once again to find the net on Saturday and the Chicago Wolves took full advantage picking up a 5-1 decision at the 'E' Center in front of 7,638. Cassivi earned the win for the Wolves with 40 stops. It was the Grizzlies' tenth straight loss to the Wolves dating back to last season. Chicago began the night much like they did Friday's contest, scoring early and fending off Utah's staggering offense. Mike Weaver began the effort catching the net at the 3:40 mark. The Grizzlies could have done without the stroke of bad luck that followed at the 13:31 mark as Wolves center Kevin Doell passed the puck softly in the general direction of Utah netminder Dan Ellis and it was kicked inadvertently into the net by Grizzly Steve Gainey. Ellis finished with 34 saves. Steve Maltais, who finished with two goals, added a third score for the Wolves at 17:56 of the second period and Brendan Yarema made the tally 4-0 at 6:41 of the third before Utah was able to answer. It was Jarrod Skalde who denied the shutout, registering his 17th goal of the season at the 7:54 mark off a Tim Wedderburn assist. Steve Maltais would conclude the scoring for the Wolves on the power play at the 13:02 mark. Chicago went 2-for-4 on the power play.

ROSTER REPORT

Defenseman Trevor Daley was re-assigned to Utah from the Dallas Stars. Left wing Brett Draney and defenseman Regan Darby were re-called from the Idaho Steelheads. Defenseman Sean Gagnon was released from his contract. Defenseman David Cornacchia was re-assigned to Idaho.

THIS WEEK'S OPPONENTS

Grand Rapids - 27-12-8-0, 62 pts. (1st - West Division)...The Griffins lead the league in points (62) playing nearly as well on the road as they do at home. Grand Rapids, who will visit the ‘E' Center for the first time this season, is without a loss in their last eleven games although posting four ties during that period. Utah, who has a 1-1-1-0 record against the Griffins this season came away with a 2-2 tie in their last meeting on Jan. 9. The Griffins' Marc Lamothe has a 1.93 GAA in 32 games.

GRIZZLIES THREE STARS OF THE WEEK

1.) Mathias Tjarnqvist - Scored the lone goal in 2-1 loss to Chicago on Friday.

2.) Tim Wedderburn – +1 plus/minus rating and an assist in Saturday's loss to Chicago.

3.) Trevor Daley – notched an assist against Chicago on Friday.

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