Steelheads tops in ECHL
Published on November 7, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
The Idaho Steelheads, who lead the ECHL with a 7-1 record, will look to keep their winning streak alive at Qwest Arena this Friday, Saturday and Sunday against Stockton. After a perfect three-game, home opening series against the Utah Grizzlies last weekend, Idaho has gathered 14 of a possible 16 points on the young 2006-07 season. Idaho will have its work cut out for it though, as the Stockton Thunder are undefeated and a perfect 5-0 on their season.
Reel Rewind
Last Week's Results:
Fri. Nov. 3: SOW4-3 vs UTA
Sat. Nov. 4: W5-4 vs UTA
Sun. Nov. 5: W4-1 vs UTA
Upcoming
Fri. Nov. 10 vs STK at 7:10 pm
Sat. Nov. 11 vs STK at 7:10 pm
Sun. Nov. 12 vs STK at 4:10 pm
Teaming Up with the Boise Rescue Mission
- Coat Drive: More than 600 coats were collected for the Boise Rescue Mission on Opening Night thanks to the generosity of Steelheads fans. Thanks also to Westco Martinizing and Dry Cleaning for cleaning the coats, and to the local news media for helping us get the word out!
Several Steelheads players will be at the Nampa Lighthouse Rescue Mission from 1:00-2:00 pm on Thursday, November 16th (472 Caldwell Blvd.) to distribute the coats.
- Turkey Dinner Drive: The Steelheads will be collecting all the fixins' for Thanksgiving Dinner during this Friday's and Saturday's games. Every fan who makes a donation - turkey, boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, etc. - will receive a two-for-one coupon for the Sunday, November 12th game. The food will be distributed by the Rescue Mission to families in need.
Top of Their Game
Head coach Derek Laxdal nominated the following for the ECHL players of the week:
- Forward Marty Flichel (3g-0a) as Player of the Week, and
Goaltender Steve Silverthorn (3-0-0; 2.59goals-against-average; .928 save percentage).
Who's Hot?
Goaltender Steve Silverthorn (7-0-0) has won seven straight decisions this season, while going 17-3-0 in his last 20 decisions since 2005-06 Marty Flichel has a season-long, eight-game point streak (5g-5a). Flichel started last season with an eight-game scoring streak (13 points) Derek Nesbitt has at least one point in five straight matches, netting four goals and five assists in that span
Streaky
Steelheads are 3-0-0 on home ice this season and 11-1-0 in their last 12 home games dating back to last season
Steelheads are 5-0-0 when they score the game's first goal
Steelheads are 5-0-0 when they score more than three goals in a game
Transactions
No transactions this week.
Practice
The Steelheads will practice at Qwest Arena Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. Practices are free and open to the public and media.
Star Gazing
Idaho's American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates reports:
AHL Iowa Stars = 9-3-0, 18 points; 1st place West Division
NHL Dallas Stars = 11-3-0, 22 points; 2nd place Pacific Division
Listen Up
Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Joe O'Donnell, on ESPN 1350 KTIK 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
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.
ECHL Stories from November 7, 2006
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- RoadRunners Shoot Past Stockton 2-1 - Phoenix RoadRunners
- Stingrays Solve Gladiators 5-4 In Overtime - South Carolina Stingrays
- Four goal third powers Inferno past Lynx - Augusta Lynx
- Gladiators fall to Stingrays 5-4 in Overtime - Atlanta Gladiators
- Scout Night with the Falcons set for November 18 - Fresno Falcons
- Victoria Salmon Kings game notes - Victoria Salmon Kings
- ECHL Transactions - ECHL
- Steelheads tops in ECHL - Idaho Steelheads
- Wranglers Add Thoma to Help Fill Blueline - Las Vegas Wranglers
- Wildcatters' Baker Named In Glas Co Player Of The Week - ECHL
- Condors at Home this Weekend; 3rd Annual Field Trip Day Next Tuesday - Bakersfield Condors
- Steelheads' Silverthorn Named Rbk Hockey Goaltender Of The Week - ECHL
- Condors Charity Golf Tournament Tuesday - Bakersfield Condors
- Inferno weekly - Columbia Inferno
- Falcons Raise Over $30,000 in Jersey Auction - Fresno Falcons
- Falcons fans raise $30,000 at jersey auction - Fresno Falcons
- ECHL Today - ECHL
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