ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads hope to put Grizzlies into slumber

Published on February 19, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - With a little skip in their skate after taking five of a possible six points last week from the ECHL's second-best Las Vegas Wranglers, the Steelheads hope to send the Grizzlies into hibernation. Idaho visits Utah today for an afternoon tilt, then play host to the Grizzlies Friday and Saturday at Qwest Arena, marking their final meeting of the season.

The Steelheads and Grizzlies have previously met five times in 2006-07 with Idaho holding a 4-1-0-0 series lead.

W Idaho 5 @ Utah 0 (Jan 24 2007) Final

L Idaho 2 @ Utah 3 (Dec 13 2006) Final

W Utah 1 @ Idaho 4 (Nov 5 2006) Final

W Utah 4 @ Idaho 5 (Nov 4 2006) Final

W Utah 3 @ Idaho 4 (Nov 3 2006) Final SO

Marty Flichel has 7 points (5g-2a) in 4 games played against Utah this year, while Lance Galbraith (3g-3a) and Derek Nesbitt (1g-5a) have each tallied 6 points in 5 games.

Upcoming

- Mon. 2/19 @ UTA

- Fri. 2/23 vs UTA

- Sat. 2/24 vs UTA

Reel Rewind

Last Week's Results:

- Wed. 2/14 vs LV: W5-4 (OT)

- Fri. 2/16 vs LV: L2-1 (SO)

- Sat. 2/17 vs LV: W3-1

Individual Highs

Taggart Desmet is on a four-game scoring streak (3g-1a)

Lance Galbraith has three multiple point efforts in his last seven games, totaling eight points during that stretch

- Marty Flichel skated in his 200th regular season game as a Steelhead on 2/17/07

Team Notes

Steelheads are unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-0-1) and have just one regulation loss in their last seven outings

Steelheads have scored two power play goals in four of the last five contests

Steelheads are 18-12-1-1 when they out-shoot their opponent

Steelheads are now a season-best, nine games over .500

Recent Transactions

2/14 Delete Mike Gabinet, D transferred to the 30-day IR

Community

The Idaho Steelheads will hold a Sports Equipment Drive for children in need this Saturday, February 24th. Every fan who brings a new or gently used piece of sports equipment to the game will receive a 2-for-1 coupon for the March 8th Steelheads game.

Due Rewards

Idaho's head coach Derek Laxdal has nominated:

- Steve Silverthorn for Goalie of the Week (2-0-1; 2.27 goals-against average; .903 save percentage )

- Lance Galbraith for Player of the Week (4 pts; 1g-3a)

Team Practice

All practices are open to the media and public. Call for schedule this week.

Star Gazing

Idaho's American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates reports:

AHL Iowa Stars = 27-24-3-1, 58 points; 5th place West Division

NHL Dallas Stars = 35-21-2, 72 points; 3rd place Pacific Division

Listen Up

Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Joe O'Donnell, on 1350 KTIK The Ticket every Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Bud Light Sports Talk Show. Stay tuned on game nights as Joe will bring fans play-by-play live action for all 72 games; Rink-side reporters Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Joe for home games. Games can be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website at www.idahosteelheads.com. Games can also be watched live through a Webcast ($6 per view) - link also available from the Steelheads Website. CableOne Channel 17 will broadcast Friday games live and air all other games delayed the following day at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Be There

Steelheads' ticket packages for the Tenth Anniversary 2006-07 regular season 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 Perfect-10 Season Mini. Call for your customized Good Times package!

Print From Home

New this year! Fans who wish to purchase individual game tickets can select their seats online at www.idahosteelheads.com and print their tickets from the comforts of their home.

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