ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads get another forward from Stars

October 5, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


DES MOINES, IA - Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced that the club has reassigned forward D'Arcy McConvey (mc-on-vay) to the club's ECHL affiliate, the Idaho Steelheads.

Idaho Steelheads Head Coach Derek Laxdal said, "I got a chance to watch McConvey at Iowa's camp. He's a very skilled centerman that will be a great addition on our top line between Mike Stutzel and Garrett Bembridge. This line is a line that may not be here all year because they are good enough to play at the next level."

McConvey, a 5'10, 190-pound, 24-year-old, posted 23 goals and 31 assists in 60 games last season with the Columbia Inferno of the ECHL. Prior to Columbia, he played four years with Bowling Green State University where he tallied 31 goals and 71 assists (102 points) in 153 games. He will join the Steelheads' training camp, which reports for physicals on October 6th.

The Idaho Steelheads are the double-A developmental affiliate of the American Hockey League's Iowa Stars and the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars.

OF NOTE:

- Fans are invited to the Bank of America Centre on Thursday, October 6th from 5 pm-8 pm to meet the 2005-06 team and head coach Derek Laxdal. The Meet n' Greet Open House, presented by Pepsi, includes a free skate, a free beverage (Pepsi or beer), locker room tours, great chance to see available seats and suites left for this season, prizes, and autographs - admission is free. ESPN Radio KTIK The Ticket will broadcast its Idaho Sports Talk show with Caves and Prater live at the event.

- Players report to training camp for physicals on Thursday, October 6th. The team will practice on Monday, October 10th at the Bank of America Centre, 10 a.m. Camp will move to the Manchester Ice and Events Centre in McCall, Idaho on October 11th and run through October 15th, and will include a preseason game on Friday, October 14th at 7:30 pm against the Utah Grizzlies and a Steelheads' intrasquad game on Saturday, October 15th at 4:00 pm, presented by NAPA Auto Parts. Tickets for the preseason games may be purchased from the Manchester Ice and Events Centre at 208.634.3570 or by visiting the Manchester Centre's Will Call window. Children under three get in free.

- The Idaho Steelheads open the 2005-06 season on October 21st against the Long Beach Ice Dogs. Steelheads' season ticket packages are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by calling 208.383.0080. A variety of packages are available, including Full Season Tickets, Flex Plans, Suite Rentals, Group Outings, and a NEW 12-pack Weekend Mini Plan starting at just $169.

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