ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Off The Hook

December 3, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


CHANGING THE TIDE

The Steelheads have their first road game win of the season in the books after Saturday night's 2-1 overtime victory in Las Vegas. Idaho dropped the first two games of the series against the Wranglers. The win ends a seven-game winless streak on the road this season. Saturday's game also marks Idaho's 2007-08 first one-goal game victory and first shootout win. Idaho is now 1-5-1-1 on the road, and hope the ebb tide continues.

HOMEWARD BOUND

The Steelheads begin a nine-game homestand Wednesday night at Qwest Arena. The team plays Wednesday, Friday, Saturday contests for the next three weeks with Fresno, Phoenix and Las Vegas visiting. In contrast to their road record, Idaho is 6-1-3-1 at home, having lost only one game in regulation play.

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE

Overall: 7-6-4-2 (20 points)

Home: 6-1-3-1

Away: 1-5-1-1

Streak: 1-0-0-0

ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT

Victoria Salmon Kings 19 14 5 0 28 0.737

Alaska Aces 19 10 8 1 21 0.553

Utah Grizzlies 20 10 9 1 21 0.525

Idaho Steelheads 19 7 6 6 20 0.526

Phoenix RoadRunners 18 6 9 3 15 0.417

PACIFIC GP W L T PTS PCT

Las Vegas Wranglers 18 15 2 1 31 0.861

Fresno Falcons 17 8 6 3 19 0.559

Stockton Thunder 20 8 10 2 18 0.450

Bakersfield Condors 20 5 10 5 15 0.375

UPCOMING

Wed. 12/05/07: Idaho vs Fresno

Fri. 12/07/07: Idaho vs Fresno

Sat. 12/08/07: Idaho vs Fresno

THURSDAY, DEC. 6 - MEET THE TEAM

The Idaho Steelheads hockey team will make an appearance at Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant on Thursday, December 6th, beginning at 6:00pm. The team will meet fans, sign autographs and give away prizes while watching former Steelheads goaltender Dan Ellis' Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks live on the big screens. Sidelines Sports Bar and Restaurant is located at 1767 W Franklin Road (near Linder Rd) in Meridian.

FRIDAY, DEC. 7 - BANNER BANK STICK WITH IT

Students from across the Treasure Valley will be rewarded and recognized by Banner Bank for perfect attendance in school, for "sticking with it" at Friday's game. Banner Bank provides a game ticket and mini stick to each student, as nominated by the student's principal.

MARINE CORPS TOYS FOR TOTS TOY TOSS - SATURDAY, DEC. 8th

The Idaho Steelheads and its Booster Club will host the 8th Annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Toss, this year on Saturday, Dec. 8th. Buy a stuffed toy at the game from the Steelheads Booster Club or bring your own unwrapped, unbreakable toy to toss. When the Steelheads score their first goal, fans cover the ice with the toys. All proceeds and toys will be donated to the Marine Corps benefiting children in need here in the Treasure Valley.

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Thu. 11/29/07: Idaho @ Las Vegas: L 4-3

Fri. 11/30/07: Idaho @ Las Vegas: L 2-1

Sat. 11/31/07: Idaho @ Las Vegas: SOW 2-1

BOISE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER INJURY REPORT/TRANSACTIONS

Idaho has not had any transactions since November 24th.

STEELHEADS BITES

Defenseman Chad Brownlee scored his first professional goal on Saturday in a 2-1 SOW @ LV

Goaltender Kellen Briggs has won his last three starts, allowing just two goals on 65 shots

Defenseman Darrell Hay led the Steelheads with 12 points (4g, 8a) in the month of November, and has recorded at least one point in 8 of his last 11 games

PRACTICE

The Idaho Steelheads practice on Tuesday at Idaho IceWorld from 10-11:00 am, and the rest of the week from 10-11:00 am at Qwest Arena.

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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