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Sholl, Steelheads Shutout Grizz 4-0

February 8, 2020 - ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


Boise, Idaho - Colby McAuley got a Gordie Howe Hat Trick with 1 goal, 1 assist and a fight and Tomas Sholl stopped all 24 shots for his 4th shutout of the season as the Idaho Steelheads defeated the Utah Grizzlies 4-0 on Friday night at CenturyLink Arena.

Neither team scored in the first period. It stayed scoreless until AJ White scored a shorthanded goal 6:17 into the second period. Idaho's Anthony Nellis made it 2-0 10:12 into the second with McAuley and Kyle Schempp getting the assists. Steelheads led 2-0 after 2 periods.

Idaho got an early third period goal from Colby McAuley 2:38 in. McAuley completed the Gordie Howe Hat Trick as he fought Utah's Jack Jenkins 14:20 into the third. Steelheads added a Brady Norrish power play goal with 2:46 left to complete the scoring. Idaho outshot Utah 34 to 25. Steelheads went 1 for 2 on the power play with a shorthanded goal and Utah was 0 for 2 on the power play.

Same two teams on Saturday night at CenturyLink Arena. Face-off is at 7 pm. Utah is 3-2 on the current season long 9 game road trip. Utah is in 2nd place in the Mountain Division with 61 points, while Idaho is in 3rd with 59 points.

3 stars.

1. Colby McAuley (Idaho) - Gordie Howe Hat Trick. 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 fight, 5 shots on goal, +2.

2. Tomas Sholl (Idaho) - 4th shutout of season. 24 for 24 saves.

3. Mitch Moroz (Idaho) - 1 assist. +1. 2 Shots.

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