ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads prep for final home series

Published on March 27, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - Fans got a taste of playoff hockey last week as the impassioned Steelheads took four of a possible six points from the reigning Kelly Cup Champions. The first place Alaska Aces skated off with a win in the first game of the series, but Idaho battled back winning the second game 2-1 in a thrilling shootout and the final 4-2 before a packed house.

Idaho will play its last games at Qwest Arena this week with three games against the visiting Long Beach Ice Dogs. The Ice Dogs come in with a 24-38-0-3 (51 points) record. The Steelheads start this week with a 37-24-2-3 (79 points) record. Idaho will close out the season on the road next week with two games in Bakersfield followed by the last game of the season in Fresno.

Idaho, presently second in the West Division and fourth in the National Conference, has already clinched a playoff spot, but is hoping to hold onto at least its current position to secure home ice advantage for the first round of the post-season. The top two teams in each division are automatically in, followed by the next six best teams in the conference.

Upcoming

- Wed. 3/28 vs LBH

- Fri. 3/30 vs LBH

- Sat. 3/31 vs LBH

Reel Rewind

- Wed., 3/21 Idaho vs Alaska: L 2-5

- Fri., 3/23 Idaho vs Alaska: SOW 2-1

- Sat., 3/24 Idaho vs Alaska: W 4-2

Individual Notes

- Marty Flichel has five goals and five assists in the last seven games, and is third overall in the league in scoring with 83 points

- Derek Nesbitt is riding an eight-game scoring streak, totaling 13 points

- B.J. Crombeen has at least one point in six of the seven games he's played this season with the Steelheads

Team Notes

- Steelheads have won two in a row, and they host Long Beach this week for their final home series of the regular season

- Steelheads are 6-3-0-1 in their last 10 home games

- Steelheads are 26-6-2 when scoring first, and they have 11 wins, including two straight victories, when they allow the first marker

Recent Transactions

3/2 Add Colin Peters, D reassigned from Iowa (AHL)

3/27 Add Charlie Johnson, F activated off 3-day IR

3/27 Delete Colin Shields, F transferred from 7-day to 30-day IR

3/27 Delete Blake Forsyth, D placed on 3-day IR

3/27 Delete Scott Burt, F placed on 7-day IR

3/23 Add Jay Beagle, F signed contract

3/23 Delete Charlie Johnson, F placed on 3-day IR

3/23 Add Steven Gillen, F signed contract

3/21 Add John Lammers, F assigned by Iowa (AHL)

Team Practice

All practices are open to the media and public. The team will practice at Qwest Arena at 10:00 am Wednesday through Saturday this week.

Star Gazing

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

AHL Iowa Stars = 36-30-3-1, 72 points; 4th place West Division

NHL Dallas Stars = 45-24-6, 96 points; 2nd place Pacific Division

Rooster Call

After being loaned to Bridgeport of the American Hockey League on March 13th, fan favorite, Lance Galbraith has appeared in seven games, tallied three assists and seven penalty minutes.

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; Rink-side reporters Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Joe for home games. 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

Only three games remain for the 2006-07 regular season. Tickets may be purchased by calling 208.383.0080.

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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