Steelheads Off The Hook
February 18, 2008 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
The Steelheads have their work cut out for them this week as they embark on a four-game road trip, beginning tonight in Utah. After a solo contest against the Grizzlies, who are five points behind the Steelheads, Idaho travels to Canada to take on the West Division's top seed Victoria Salmon Kings, currently three points ahead of Idaho. The three-game series, north of the border, begins Wednesday and is sure to be a hard-fought battle with first place on the line. With only 20 games remaining in the 2007-08 regular season, teams are positioning for playoff seeds.
Head to Head Record 2007-08: Idaho 3-1-1-0 / Victoria 2-3-0-0
Victoria 0 @ Idaho 3 (Nov 24 2007) Final
Victoria 1 @ Idaho 5 (Nov 23 2007) Final
Victoria 4 @ Idaho 1 (Nov 21 2007) Final
Victoria 2 @ Idaho 4 (Oct 20 2007) Final
Victoria 2 @ Idaho 1 (Oct 19 2007) Final OT
STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE
Idaho Steelheads: 28-16-8 (64 pts.), 2nd West; 3rd National Conf., 8th ECHL
NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS as of 2/18/08
WEST GP W L T PTS PCT
Victoria Salmon Kings 50 31 14 5 67 0.670
Idaho Steelheads 52 28 16 8 64 0.615
Utah Grizzlies 53 27 21 5 59 0.557
Alaska Aces 48 24 19 5 53 0.552
Phoenix RoadRunners 51 18 27 6 42 0.412
PACIFIC GP W L T PTS PCT
Las Vegas Wranglers 51 34 10 7 75 0.735
Fresno Falcons 47 27 12 8 62 0.660
Stockton Thunder 50 19 28 3 41 0.410
Bakersfield Condors 50 16 25 9 41 0.410
UPCOMING THIS WEEK
Mon. 2/18 @ Utah Grizzlies @ 7:05 pm MST
Wed. 2/20 @ Victoria Salmon Kings @ 8:05 pm MST
Fri. 2/22 @ Victoria Salmon Kings @ 8:05 pm MST
Sat. 2/23 @ Victoria Salmon Kings @ 8:05 pm MST
A LOOK BACK
Of a possible six points last week, the Steelheads claimed three against the West Division's last place Phoenix RoadRunners at Qwest Arena. Highlighting the week, ECHL All-Star goalie Kellen Briggs notched his second shutout on the season Saturday, stopping all 34 shots he faced. Zaba's perfect 6-0 record since joining the Steelheads on Jan. 18 was broken as he recorded his first loss Wednesday, stopping 29 of 32 shots, and a subsequent overtime loss Friday making 31 saves on 36 attempts.
Wed. 2/13 vs PHX: L3-2
Fri. 2/15 vs PHX: OTL 5-4
Sat. 2/16 vs PHX: W 6-0
MILESTONE 200
Steelheads Head Coach Derek Laxdal recorded his 200th regular season professional coaching win Saturday night with a 6-0 victory over the Phoenix RoadRunners. Ironically, Laxdal recorded his 100th coaching win against the same RoadRunners on Dec. 31, 2007. As a head coach to the Central Hockey League's Witchita Thunder (2002-03, 2003-04, 2004-05) and the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads (2004-05, 2005-06, and this season), Laxdal's record amounts to 200-118-30.
STEELHEADS BITES
Team:
Steelheads are 7-2-1 in their last 10 home games
Steelheads are 13-0-1 in 14 games when they lead at the second intermission
Steelheads have scored at least one power play goal in each their last six games
Individual:
John Lammers is riding a nine-game point streak tallying 19 (13g-6a), a career-high and Steelheads' season-high
Taggart Desmet has two goals and six assists during his five-game scoring streak
Newcomer Andrew Martin has three points (1g-2a) in three games since joining the Steelheads
BOM'S AWAY, BUT RALLO'S BACK
Mark Bomersback and Greg Rallo were the Steelheads scoring leaders when each received a call up from the American Hockey League. Rallo, with 31 games-played as a Steelhead had 35 points (17g-18a) before leaving for the Albany River Rats on Dec. 16. Bomersback played his last game with Idaho on Dec. 27 and left to go to Idaho's affiliate Iowa Stars with 30 ECHL points (16g-14a). Rallo who was returned to Idaho effective Feb. 17 and expected to play in tonight's game against the Grizzlies in Utah, saw action in five games, accumulating no points. With Iowa, Bomersback has so far played 14 games, tallying 6 points (2g-4a).
BOISE ORTHOPEDIC CENTER INJURY REPORT/TRANSACTIONS
2/17 Add Greg Rallo, F returned from Albany (AHL)
2/16 Delete Alexander Naurov, F placed on the 3-day IR
2/12 Add Andrew R. Martin, F activated off IR
GALBRAITH SUSPENSION
The ECHL announced today that it has suspended Idaho left wing Lance Galbraith for six games as a result of his actions in ECHL Game #609 against Phoenix on Feb. 15. Galbraith is suspended under Rule 29 Supplemental Discipline. The ECHL veteran and Steelheads' two-time Kelly Cup Champion missed Idaho's game vs. Phoenix (Feb. 16) and will miss Idaho's games at Utah (Feb. 18), at Victoria (Feb. 20), at Victoria (Feb. 22), at Victoria (Feb. 23) and vs. Bakersfield (Feb. 27). Galbraith currently leads the Steelheads in scoring with 53 points (17g-36a) in 51 games played. He also leads the league in penalty minutes with 211.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The Steelheads are out of town all week.
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 and co-host Will Hoenike talk 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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