ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Off The Hook

Published on November 12, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


THIRD TIME'S A CHARM

Try, try as they might, the Steelheads finally beat the Alaska Aces, 7-1, in the final game of a three-game homestand on Saturday night at Qwest Arena. The win snapped a four-game winless streak (0-2-2). Idaho gained a point in each of the prior two games, losing 4-3 in a shootout loss on Wednesday and an overtime loss with the same score on Friday. Losses after 60-minutes of regulation play are considered a tie; the winning team receives two points as usual for a win, and the losing team receives a point for a "tie." Of a possible six points out of the series, the Steelheads took four.

Idaho hosts the Utah Grizzlies this week for a Wednesday and Friday night set.

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE

Overall: 3-2-5 (11 points)

Home: 3-0-3

Away: 0-2-2

Streak: 1-0-0

ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT

Alaska Aces 10 6 3 1 13 0.650

Victoria Salmon Kings 9 6 3 0 12 0.667

Idaho Steelheads 10 3 2 5 11 0.550

Phoenix RoadRunners 12 5 7 0 10 0.417

Utah Grizzlies 10 4 6 0 8 0.400

PACIFIC GP W L T PTS PCT

Las Vegas Wranglers 9 7 2 0 14 0.778

Stockton Thunder 10 6 4 0 12 0.600

Bakersfield Condors 12 4 6 2 10 0.417

Fresno Falcons 7 3 2 2 8 0.571

UPCOMING

Utah @ Idaho: Wed. November 14th, 7:10 pm

Utah @ Idaho: Fri. November 16th, 7:10 pm - Sports Equipment Drive ...

to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs. Bring new or gently used sports equipment (hockey gear, football, golf club, baseball glove/bat, etc.) to donate at the game and receive a two-for-one coupon for any Wednesday 2007-08 regular season game.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

11/07/07 vs. ASK, 4-3 SOL

11/09/07 vs. ASK, 4-3 OTL

11/10/07 vs. ASK, 7-1 W

BOISE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER INJURY REPORT/TRANSACTIONS

11/08/07 Delete Travis Wight, D loaned to Iowa (AHL)

11/07/07 Delete John Daigneau, G traded to Pensacola

11/07/07 Add John Daigneau, G activated off IR

11/06/07 Add Brent Shepheard, F activated off IR

11/06/07 Delete Liam Huculak, F placed on the 3-day IR

GETTING IT DONE

Mark Bomersback tops the Steelheads in goals scored with eight (8g-3a), is eighth overall in the league; the rookie winger has a goal in three straight games and at least one point in all six home games this season

Center Greg Rallo tops the Steelheads in points with 13 (3g-10a)

Taggart Desmet has three goals and two assists in his last four outings and ranks third overall on the team in points with eight (4g-4a)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Steelheads five power play goals on Saturday was a season-high helping moving the team to rank 2nd overall in the ECHL in man-advantage efficiency (27.9%)

ELLIS WATCH

Former Steelheads goalie Dan Ellis, now a Nashville Predator, is 4-0 on the season and ranks 1st overall in the NHL with a 1.35 goals-against average and 1st overall in save percentage at 0.952.

Ellis recorded his first NHL shutout on Oct. 25, in a 3-0 win over Atlanta and a second in a 3-0 win over Vancouver on Nov. 1. He's now 4-0 on the season. Ellis is the only Steelheads player to have played in an NHL game in the same season as he played for the Steelheads. Ellis made his NHL debut with Dallas on Feb. 18, 2004 and made 25 saves in the Stars 4-3 win at Los Angeles. He was later named MVP of the Kelly Cup Playoffs when Idaho claimed its first ECHL championship.

PRACTICE

The Idaho Steelheads practice Tuesday through Friday from 10-11:00 am at Qwest Arena. Practices are free and open to the public.

BROADCAST INFO

Listen to all 72 games with ECHL's Broadcaster of the Year Joe O'Donnell calling the action. Joe is joined in the booth this season by current and former Steelheads players who will provide color commentary. Tune in to ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK the Ticket on games nights as well as Monday though Friday at 6:00 pm for the Bud Light Idaho Steelheads Hockey Show as Joe talks all things Steelheads.

All home and road games can be watched through a link on the Steelheads website provided by B2 Networks for $6 a game, or buy The Power Play Season Pass season pass to catch every game for $140.

TICKET INFO

The Idaho Steelheads offer a variety of ticket plans to fit any schedule or pocket book. Call (208) 383-0080 to find out more. For day of game tickets, visit idahosteelheads.com and use the print at home feature, or call (208) 331-TIXS or visit the box office at Qwest Arena.

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