ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Off The Hook

December 10, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


FALCONS SWEEP IN ON QWEST ARENA

All just one goal losses (3-2, 4-3, 4-3 SO), but losses just the same. Though it was hard-fought, a three-game sweep by the Falcons was not how Idaho wanted to start its longest homestand of the season. However, what's done is done and Idaho can take some solace in knowing that it lost a three-game series at home to Las Vegas last season around the same time of year and came back to win the Kelly Cup a few months later.

UPSTREAM BATTLE

Nothing appears to be coming easy for the defending Kelly Cup Champions this season. With six more games to spawn at the home arena in December, the Steelheads need to put some "w's" on the board before a mostly-on-the-road second half of the campaign begins. The Steelheads will face off against the West Division's last place Phoenix RoadRunners this week, and cannot afford to take them lightly.

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE

Overall: 7-8-4-3 (21 points)

Home: 6-3-3-2

Away: 1-5-1-1

Streak: 0-0-0-1

ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT

Victoria Salmon Kings 21 15 6 0 30 0.714

Alaska Aces 22 13 8 1 27 0.614

Utah Grizzlies 22 11 9 2 24 0.545

Idaho Steelheads 22 7 8 7 21 0.477

Phoenix RoadRunners 22 8 10 4 20 0.455

PACIFIC GP W L T PTS PCT

Las Vegas Wranglers 20 16 2 2 34 0.850

Fresno Falcons 20 11 6 3 25 0.625

Stockton Thunder 22 9 11 2 20 0.455

Bakersfield Condors 23 5 13 5 15 0.326

UPCOMING

Wed. 12/12/07: Idaho vs Phoenix

Fri. 12/14/07: Idaho vs Phoenix

Sat. 12/15/07: Idaho vs Fresno

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wed. 12/05/07: Idaho vs Fresno L2-3

Fri. 12/07/07: Idaho vs Fresno L3-4

Sat. 12/08/07: Idaho vs Fresno SOL 3-4

BOISE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER INJURY REPORT/TRANSACTIONS

12/08/07 Add Colin Sinclair, F activated off IR

12/07/07 Delete Richard Clune, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)

THANK YOU FANS, THANK YOU BOOSTER CLUB

The Idaho Steelheads would like to thank its fans and its Booster Club members for making the

8th Annual Marine Corps Toys for Tots Toy Toss a big success. Because of the generosity of Steelheads fans, close to 1,000 stuffed toys were collected for children in need here in the Treasure Valley. In addition, the Steelheads Booster Club made a cash donation of $2,400 to the program. Thank you to everybody for donating time and money to make sure no child goes without a toy this Christmas.

CHRISTMAS TREES FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Steelheads Head Coach Derek Laxdal and several of the Steelheads players will be selling Christmas trees today from 4-7pm at the All Saints Episcopal Church on Cassia and Latah. All proceeds from tree sales will go to the Habitat for Humanity program.

STEELHEADS TRADE IN BLACK AND BLUE FOR BLUE AND ORANGE

The Idaho Steelheads will hold a jersey auction to benefit pediatric programs at St. Luke's*Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services during this week's three-game series against the Phoenix RoadRunners in partnership with SLIERS and Boise State University. Bids, beginning at $200, will be accepted on players' jerseys at silent auction tables set up on the concourse. A jersey may be bought outright for $2,000. The auction will close as the puck drops on the third period, Saturday night. Winning bidders will be presented the jersey off the players' back immediately following Saturday's game. All proceeds will go to support pediatric programs through SLIERS, a 501c(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to meeting the health care needs of the community regardless of the ability to pay.

STEELHEADS BITES

Steelheads are winless in three games and have just one win in the last six outings (1-4-1)

Steelheads are just 1-6-1 against teams from the Pacific Division this season

Steelheads have lost only once in regulation when scoring first, compiling a 6-1-4 mark when getting the game's first tally

Taggart Desmet has a goal in two straight games and three goals in his last six games

Mark Bomersback collected at least one point in all three games last week, totaling one goal and three assists

Lance Galbraith is riding a four-game scoring streak, registering one goal and five helpers

PRACTICE

The Idaho Steelheads practice Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10-11 am at Qwest Arena this week this week, and at Idaho IceWorld from 10-11:00 am on Thursday.

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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