Steelheads ready to open six-pack at home
February 5, 2007 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - Looking to ride the momentum of a big win over the Salmon Kings in Victoria Saturday night, the battle of the fish moves to Qwest Arena for a final series of the season on Wednesday. The division-rivals, which split two-games over the weekend, go head-to-head in Boise for three-games.
Following the Victoria series, Idaho will host Las Vegas for an important three games as the teams begin posturing for playoff positions. The Wranglers currently stand third in the conference, while Idaho ranks fifth. Victoria sits in eighth spot overall. The top eight teams qualify for post-season play.
Head Coach Derek Laxdal said, "It's good to be home, especially for these two important series. We have to play knowing that every game is worth four points and winning each series is critical."
Reel Rewind
Last Week's Results:
- Fri. 2/2 @ VIC: L 1-3
- Sat. 2/3 @ VIC: W 6-2
Upcoming
- Wed. 2/7 vs VIC
- Fri. 2/9 vs VIC
- Sat. 2/10 vs VIC
Who's Hot?
- Veteran forward Scott Burt notched his 300th career point (regular season) Saturday (2/3/07) with a goal and an assist against Victoria
Goaltender Steve Silverthorn is 7-2-1-0 in his last 10 decisions
- Colin Shields has 15 assists in 17 games with the Steelheads
Team Notes
Steelheads are 6-3-1-0 in their last 10 road games and they are second in the National Conference with 14 wins away from home
Since starting the season 11-4-1-1, the Steelheads are just 12-13-1-0 since December 1st
Steelheads are 13-1-0-0 when allowing less than three goals against
Recent Transactions
2/05 Delete J.B. Bittner, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)
2/01 Add Aaron Gill, F signed contract
1/31 Delete Greg Rallo, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)
1/30 Add John Daigneau, G activated off IR
1/30 Delete Darrell Hay, D placed on the 7-day IR, retro 1/28
Star Gazing
Idaho's American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates reports:
AHL Iowa Stars = 25-20-2-1, 53 points; 4th place West Division
NHL Dallas Stars = 31-20-2, 64 points; 3rd place Pacific Division
Listen Up
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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 Perfect-10 Season Mini. Call for your customized Good Times package!
Print From Home
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