Steelheads to play first ever ECHL games in Canada
September 27, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads announced today they will play two pre-season games again the expansion Victoria Salmon Kings in British Columbia. The defending ECHL National Kelly Cup Champion Steelheads will take on the first Canadian team in ECHL history in mid-October.
Game One of this two-game series takes place Friday, October 15th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in Chilliwack, BC at the new Prospera Centre, home of the BCHL's Chilliwack Chiefs. The Idaho Steelheads boast former Chiefs star Greg Keith so the game is sure to be one of the highlights of the young building's history. Keith is coming off of a NCAA National Championship with Denver University. Tickets for this game go on sale Friday, October 1st, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Prospera Centre box office or by calling 604-280-4444. Tickets are $16.50 for adults, $12.50 for students/seniors and $8.50 for children (12 and under).
Game Two takes place on Saturday, October 16th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan, BC, home of the Cowichan Valley Capitals of the BCHL, The Victoria Salmon Kings roster includes ex-Capitals stars such as Jim Gattolliat and Ryan Finnerty as they return for their first taste of pro hockey on Vancouver Island. Tickets for the Salmon Kings only island appearance before their December 5, 2004 home opener go on sale on Friday, October 1st, 2004 at 10:00 a.m.. Tickets are available at the Cowichan Community Centre and the usual outlets or by phone at 250-748-7529. Tickets prices are $16.50 for adults and $12.50 for children.
John Olver, Head Coach and Vice-President of Hockey Operations of the Idaho Steelheads, is also looking forward to these pre-season tilts. "Between the two teams we have a bunch of players from British Columbia and all of these guys are excited about putting on a good show for their friends and families. ECHL clubs don't carry a huge training camp roster like the NHL so you mostly get to see our starters in these games. So to say they are 'pretty spirited' contests is an understatement," laughed Olver.
Victoria Salmon Kings Head Coach and General Manager Bryan Maxwell is excited about the opportunity to step up against the best the ECHL has to offer in the Salmon Kings first ever games. "You can't run and hide in this (the west) division. Some of the best clubs in all of the ECHL are right in our division so we'll get a real test right from the start," says Maxwell. "I like that. It'll build character for these young players," he added.
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