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Steelheads on the road again

January 24, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads hit the road tonight with one game against the streaking Utah Grizzlies, then travel to Las Vegas for two games on the Wranglers home ice Friday and Saturday. Idaho currently sits in second place with 42 points, behind the Alaska Aces (52 points), in the National Conference, West Division. Division rival Utah, on a five-game winning streak, is in fourth place with 31 points. Las Vegas is holding third spot in the Pacific Division with 47 points. Tonight's game marks the 39th of the 72-game season.

Reel Rewind

Last Week's Results:

Fri. Jan. 19: W4-3 vs PHX

Sat. Jan. 20: L6-3 vs PHX

Upcoming

- Wed. Jan. 24 @ UTA

- Fri. Jan. 26 @ LV

- Sat. Jan. 27 @ LV

Anybody Back There?

The Steelheads have been floundering without a back stop in recent games. Idaho's starting goaltender Steve Silverthorn impressed AHL affiliate Iowa Stars coaching staff with back-to-back shutouts after a call up earlier this month and earned another recall on January 9th. Backup goalie John Daigneau had been injured during a game in Phoenix, and after starting for Idaho on January 19th, was placed on the injured reserve list. Two emergency goaltenders were signed for last weekend's games at Qwest Arena, including former netminder Blair Allison. Allison came in to relieve Daigneau on the 19th and played the remaining two periods, then started the game the following night. It was Allison's first professional game since signing on as emergency backup on January 1st, 2005. However, the Stars have aligned, 'er assigned Silverthorn back to Idaho and he will be in net for the Steelheads tonight. Emergency backup goalies will be signed in both Utah and Las Vegas.

Who's Hot?

- Marty Flichel is on a six-game scoring streak, registering five goals and seven assists during that stretch

- Derek Nesbitt has at least one goal in four straight games, netting six tallies overall

- Greg Rallo is riding a four-game assist streak (6a)

Team Notes

- Steelheads are 10-1-0-0 when allowing less than three goals

- Steelheads power play is 27.0% (10/37) in the last five games

- Steelheads have out-shot their opposition by 97 shots in the last 10 games (374-277)

Recent Transactions

1/23 Add Steve Silverthorn, G assigned by Iowa (AHL)

1/23 Delete John Daigneau, G placed on the 7-day IR, 1/21

1/23 Delete D'Arcy McConvey, F transferred to the 30-day IR

1/21 Add Blair Allison, G signed contract, 1/20

1/21 Delete Tony Davenport, G emergency backup goaltender

1/20 Add Tony Davenport, G emergency backup goaltender

1/19 Add Jeremy Yablonski, F activated off IR

1/19 Add Blair Allison, G emergency backup goaltender

1/18 Add Tuomas Mikkonen, F assigned by Iowa (AHL)

1/18 Delete J.B. Bittner, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)

1/15 Delete Tuomas Mikkonen, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)

1/13 Delete Colin Peters, D loaned to Iowa (AHL)

1/13 Delete Tim Baumgartner, G emergency backup goaltender

1/10 Add Mike Gabinet, D activated off IR

1/10 Add Tim Baumgartner, G emergency backup goaltender,

1/09 Delete Steve Silverthorn, G recalled to Iowa (AHL)

1/07 Add Steve Silverthorn, G assigned by Iowa (AHL)

1/07 Add J.B. Bittner, F assigned by Iowa (AHL)

1/07 Delete Doug Melvin, G emergency backup goaltender

1/05 Delete D'Arcy McConvey, F placed on the 7-day IR

1/05 Add Greg Rallo, F activated off IR

1/05 Add Kyle Peto, D activated off IR

1/05 Add Doug Melvin, G emergency backup goaltender

1/05 Delete Mike Gabinet, D placed on the 3-day IR

1/04 Add Justin Johnson, F signed contract,

1/04 Delete Steve Silverthorn, G recalled to Iowa (AHL)

12/29 Add Scott Burt, F activated off IR

12/29 Delete Greg Rallo, F placed on the 7-day IR

12/27 Add Lance Galbraith, F activated off IR

Star Gazing

Idaho's American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates reports:

AHL Iowa Stars = 22-19-2,1, 47 points; 5th place West Division

NHL Dallas Stars = 29-18-1, 59 points; 3rd place Pacific Division

Listen Up

Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Joe O'Donnell, on 1350 KTIK The Ticket every Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Bud Light Sports Talk Show. Stay tuned on game nights as Joe will bring fans play-by-play live action for all 72 games; Color Commentator Bart Hull join Joe for home games, as will rink-side reporters Mark Broz and John MacMillan. Games can be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website at www.idahosteelheads.com . Games can also be watched live through a Webcast ($6 per view) - link also available from the Steelheads Website. CableOne Channel 17 will broadcast Friday games live and air all other games delayed the following day at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Be There

Steelheads' ticket packages for the Tenth Anniversary 2006-07 regular season are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by calling 208.383.0080. A variety of packages are available, including Full Season Tickets, Flex Plans, Suite Rentals, Group Outings, and a NEW Perfect-10 Season Mini. Call for your customized Good Times package!

Print From Home

New this year! Fans who wish to purchase individual game tickets can select their seats online at www.idahosteelheads.com and print their tickets from the comforts of their home.

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