Series Preview: March 9-11 vs. Idaho
March 8, 2024 - ECHL (ECHL)
Newfoundland Growlers News Release
The Newfoundland Growlers square up with last year's Brabham Cup winners for three straight as they host the Idaho Steelheads beginning on Saturday night at Mary Brown's Centre.
Newfoundland took one out of three last weekend against the Kalamazoo Wings on home ice - an emphatic 6-0 win on Saturday - and remain third in the North Division with a 25-23-7-2 record.
The Growlers sit five points ahead of the Worcester Railers whose 54 points are good for the fourth and final playoff position in the North.
Idaho, visiting Newfoundland for the first time in team history, set an ECHL record for most points (119) in a regular season in 2022-23 thanks to their historic 58-11-1-2 record.
Not far off last year's standard, the Steelheads are currently 3rd in the league standings with 77 points and a 37-15-2-1 record.
Although the Steelheads will surely offer a tough test across their three game stay in St. John's, the Growlers have had previous success against Idaho as recently as this season.
During Newfoundland's trip to Boise back in late November/early December, the Growlers managed to win two of their three battles with the Steelheads culminating in a thrilling 5-4 victory on December 2.
Newfoundland fans will be hoping their team's road success against Idaho carries over to the rock in what could prove a pivotal home series this weekend.
Puck drops is set for 7:00pm on Saturday, 4:00pm on Sunday evening and 7:00pm on Monday night. Growlers fans can watch all three games live on FloSports (subscription required), listen to the call on Mixlr, or follow along on Twitter (@NLGrowlers) for game updates and highlights. Tickets for all three games can be purchased at nlgrowlers.com/tickets.
WHO TO WATCH:
NFL - Zach O'Brien (F): Limited to just two assists last weekend against Kalamazoo, O'Brien has often bounced back in fine form after a tame series by his own standards. Newfoundland could use a big weekend from their all-time scoring leader vs. the Steelheads.
IDA - A.J. White (F): Their team captain and second on the Steelheads in points with 52 (20G, 32A, White has been a key part of Idaho's offence in his sixth season with the club.
• Discuss this story on the ECHL message board...
ECHL Stories from March 8, 2024
- Nelson's Overtime Winner Seals Thriller for Rush - Rapid City Rush
- Admirals' Winning Streak Snapped in OT Against Reading - Norfolk Admirals
- Railers Fend Off Lions For 4-3 Win - Worcester Railers HC
- Americans Fall 3-1 - Allen Americans
- Komets Win 1-0 Goalie Duel - Wheeling Nailers
- K-Wings Drop Slugfest to Fuel 4-1 - Kalamazoo Wings
- Walleye Rock Cyclones in Electric 4-3 Comeback Win - Toledo Walleye
- Underwear and Hats Fly as Mariners Crush Thunder - Maine Mariners
- Iowa Nearly Ties in Final Seconds, Wichita Survives for 4-3 Win - Iowa Heartlanders
- Three Goals in Two Minutes Doom Lions - Trois-Rivieres Lions
- Cincy Falls Short in Toledo - Cincinnati Cyclones
- Mariners Shut Out Thunder 7-0 - Adirondack Thunder
- Early Scoring Leads to Fuel Win in Kalamazoo - Indy Fuel
- Thunder Continues Homestand Tonight vs. Iowa - Wichita Thunder
- Oilers Announce Trade, Recall - Tulsa Oilers
- ECHL Transactions - March 8 - ECHL
- Stingrays Sign Marko Reifenberger - South Carolina Stingrays
- Consisten-"C": Ben Freeman, Captain of the Swamp Rabbits - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Brandon Halverson Loaned to Orlando Solar Bears - Orlando Solar Bears
- Game Notes: March 8 - Rush at Utah Grizzlies - Rapid City Rush
- Series Preview: March 9-11 vs. Idaho - Newfoundland Growlers
- Royals Sign Forward Jonathan Bendorf to SPC - Reading Royals
- Game Day Preview: Americans Host Kansas City, 7:10 PM CST - Allen Americans
- Grizzlies Gameday: Series Opener at Maverik Center against Rapid City - Utah Grizzlies
- The Late Game Now Available for Rent on Prime Video - ECHL
- Friday Night's Game in Newfoundland Postponed - Idaho Steelheads
- Growlers vs. Steelheads Schedule Changes - Newfoundland Growlers
- Preview: Royals Induct Nick Luukko into Wall of Honor, Host Admirals for Friday Night Face-Off - Reading Royals
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.
