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December 17, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


TWICE IS NICE, THRICE IS NICER

The Steelheads would have been happy winning two of the three games against the Phoenix Roadrunners last week at Qwest Arena, but getting the sweep was sweet. And, in keeping with the theme that good things happen in three's, rookie forward Mark Bomersback tallied Idaho's first hat trick of the season on Saturday (his first professional), putting him one goal ahead of team points leader Greg Rallo who has 29 points. Bomersback has 15 goals, which ranks him 5th overall in the ECHL.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT

Idaho will leverage the season-high three-game win streak as the team hosts rival National Conference-leading Las Vegas this week for what should be three spirited games. Las Vegas leads the league in winning percentage (.870), but is second in points with 40 behind Texas which has played three more games. Equally impressive for Las Vegas is the team's away record this season - 11-1-0-1.

By comparison, Idaho, with two more games played than the Wranglers, has 27 points and a .540 winning percentage and ranks fifth overall in the conference. In its last ten games played, the Wranglers have a 8-0-0-1 record, while Idaho sports a 5-4-0-1 count.

Head to Head Record 2007-08 Regular Season: Idaho 1-2-0-0 / Las Vegas 2-0-0-1

Head to Head Record 06-07 Regular Season: Idaho 4-3-1-2 / Las Vegas 6-1-2-1

Previous Meetings This Season:

Idaho 2 @ Las Vegas 1 (Dec 1 2007) Final SO

Idaho 1 @ Las Vegas 2 (Nov 30 2007) Final

Idaho 3 @ Las Vegas 4 (Nov 29 2007) Final

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE

Overall: 10-8-4-3 (27 points)

Home: 9-3-3-2

Away: 1-5-1-1

Streak: 3-0-0-1

ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT

Victoria Salmon Kings 24 17 7 0 34 0.708

Alaska Aces 24 14 8 2 30 0.625

Idaho Steelheads 25 10 8 7 27 0.540

Utah Grizzlies 25 11 11 3 25 0.500

Phoenix RoadRunners 25 8 12 5 21 0.420

PACIFIC GP W L T PTS PCT

Las Vegas Wranglers 23 19 2 2 40 0.870

Fresno Falcons 23 13 7 3 29 0.630

Stockton Thunder 25 10 13 2 22 0.440

Bakersfield Condors 26 6 15 5 17 0.327

UPCOMING

Wed. 12/19/08 vs Las Vegas

Fri. 12/21/08 vs Las Vegas

Sat. 12/22/08 vs Las Vegas

LAST WEEK'S RESULTS

Wed. 12/12/07: Idaho vs Phoenix: W 4-1

Fri. 12/14/07: Idaho vs Phoenix: SOW 4-3

Sat. 12/15/07: Idaho vs Fresno: W 4-1

BOISE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER INJURY REPORT/TRANSACTIONS

12/17/07 Delete Chad Brownlee, D placed on the 7-day IR

12/11/07 Delete Marty Flichel, F placed on the 3-day IR

12/11/07 Delete Mike Gabinet, D rights traded to South Carolina

12/11/07 Add T.J. McElroy, D acquired in trade from South Carolina

STEELHEADS BITES

Team Streaks:

Steelheads have won three in a row for the first time all season and they are unbeaten in their last four games (3-0-1)

Steelheads have allowed the fewest goals against (68) in the West Division and the second fewest in the National Conference (LV: 50 GA)

Steelheads have limited their opponent to less than 30 shots in 11 of their last 15 games, and they rank second in the ECHL in shots against at 27.5 per game

Individual Streaks:

Mark Bomersback is riding a six-game scoring streak, picking up five goals and seven assists over that span, including his first professional hat trick on Saturday

Greg Rallo is currently enjoying a five-game point streak, totaling seven goals and three assists

Taggart Desmet has at least one point in five straight outings (2g-3a)

MILESTONES

Defenseman Blake Forsyth played in his 200th professional game on Friday

Forward Taggart Desmet played in his 100th professional game on Friday

WHAT DAY IS IT?

The Steelheads want to be sure you know what day it is in the upcoming year, and will be giving away the 2008 Albertsons/Fresh Express team calendar to all season ticket holders and first fans through the doors on Saturday night. Doors open at 6:00 pm. In addition, the fire fighters will be selling their red hot calendars for charity on Wednesday night to support their burn out fund for families who lose homes from fire.

PRACTICE

The Idaho Steelheads practice this week from 10-11 am at Qwest Arena. Practices are free and open to media and 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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