ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Return Home For Three-Game Series

Published on February 6, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads return home to Qwest Arena this week, after winning two of three games in Florida, to play a three-game series against the Bakersfield Condors. Idaho retains its third-place position in the West Division with 55 points behind two of the hottest teams in the league - the Alaska Aces with 75 points and the Las Vegas Wranglers with 70.

Wednesday night is Bonk Wind Up Doll giveaway, sponsored by Simplot. All season ticket holders are guaranteed giveaways, and the rest will be given on a first-come, first-serve basis.

ROSTER NOTE: Iowa Stars Director of Hockey Operations Scott White announced today that Iowa has signed defenseman Mike Gabinet to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO), marking the first call up for the 24-year-old. Drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 8th round of the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Gabinet has appeared in 22 games for the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads. The 6-3, 210-pound rookie blueliner has recorded two goals, 12 assists and 45 penalty minutes for Iowa's ECHL affiliate. A member of the National Conference Team at the 2006 ECHL All-Star Game, he played his college hockey at the University of Nebraska - Omaha. The Edmonton, Alberta native began the 2005-06 season in the Edmonton Oilers training camp.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WEST DIVISION STANDINGS WEST GP W L T PTS PCT Alaska 45 36 6 3 75 .833 Las Vegas 45 33 8 4 70 .778 Idaho 45 25 15 5 55 .611 Utah 46 23 19 4 50 .543 Victoria 46 16 26 4 36 .391 Phoenix 43 16 24 3 35 .407 IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE Overall: 25-15-5 Home: 11-9-3 Away: 14-6-1 Last ten: 4-3-3 Streak: 0-1-0 LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS: Mon., Jan. 30 vs Las Vegas SOL5-6 Wed., Feb.1 @ Florida W6-4 Fri., Feb. 3 @ Florida W5-4 Sat., Feb. 4 @ Florida OTL3-4

UPCOMING: Wed., Feb.8 vs Bakersfield. Promotion: Simplot Wind Up Bonk Doll Fri., Feb. 10 vs Bakersfield. Promotion: Boy Scout Night Sat., Feb. 11 vs Bakersfield. Promotion: Be Hip Get Fit Play Hockey with Gold's Gym

STEELHEADS BITES: Team-

- Steelheads have won back-to-back games for the first time since Dec. 22 & Dec. 26 (a span of 18 games) with their consecutive victories at Florida this past week

- Steelheads have outshot their opponent in every period, including overtime, in the last 10 games (total shots = 382 to 291)

- Steelheads just completed a nine-game stretch versus opponents with a record of 10 games over .500 or better, posting a 4-3-2 mark in those matches

- Steelheads are 22-2-2 when scoring more than 3 goals in a contest

Individual-

- League-leading scorer Garett Bembridge, with 35 goals and 67 points in 45 games, is on pace to become the first player in the ECHL to score 50 goals since 2000-01 and the first to reach 100 points since 2002-03

- Captain D'Arcy McConvey leads the team with 13 points (4g, 9a) in the last 10 games - Rookie Dan Hacker has recorded two multiple assist outings and a plus six rating in his first six professional games

- Defenseman Jarad Bourassa has six goals and nine points in the last 10 games, while also notching the team's last two game-winning goals (not including the decisive shootout goal on Friday)

COMMUNITY: STEELHEADS AND GOLD'S GYM FIGHT OBESITY WITH FUN! Idaho Steelheads players and Gold's Gym representatives are visiting area schools and nonprofit organizations to discuss ways children can get fit and have fun as part of a new program called, "Be Hip Get Fit Play Hockey."

Obesity in children is a growing problem that leads to many physical and psychological problems later in life. The Be Hip Get Fit Play Hockey program will encourage children to eat well and live well by increasing nutrition and activity levels. In addition to educating children about fitness and nutrition, Steelheads players will show kids how to play hockey and engage them in a floor hockey game.

Interested schools or nonprofits should contact Bonnie Way Snider (bwaysnider@idahosteelheads.com) for more information.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS: 02/06 Delete MIKE GABINET (D) recalled by Iowa (AHL) 02/04 Delete B.J. CROMBEEN (F) recalled by Iowa (AHL)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Steelheads practice Tuesday at Idaho IceWorld at 10:00 am, and Wednesday through Saturday at Qwest Arena at 10:00 am. All practices are free and open to the public and media.

I WANNA GO TO THE GAME: Tickets for Steelheads home games are available at the Qwest Arena Box Office, by visiting any Select-A-Seat outlet, by calling 331-TIXS (8497), or through the Steelheads website by logging on to www.idahosteelheads.com. Season tickets, Flex-Plans and Mini-Plans are also available by calling (208) 383-0080.

LISTEN UP: Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Joe O'Donnell, on ESPN 1350 KTIK every night 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 Commentators Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Joe for home games. Games can be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website, www.idahosteelheads.com by logging on to www.ktik.com. Games can also be watched live through a Webcast ($6 per view) - link available from the Steelheads Website.

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