ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Update

February 9, 2009 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho ¾ After a month away from home due to Boise and Qwest Arena hosting the Special Olympics World Winter Games, the ECHL All-Star break, and mid-season scheduling changes, the Steelheads (25-15-2-1) make their return to home ice on Friday and Saturday to face off against the Phoenix RoadRunners (20-21-1-2).

ROAD SO GOOD

Since Idaho's 4-3 shootout win over Utah at Qwest Arena on Jan. 14, the Steelheads have played seven road games. The outcome? The team went 4-2-1, picking up 9 of a possible 14 points. The Steelheads' road record is ranked 4th overall in the ECHL, while the team's home record ranks them 18th in the league.

COMMEMORATING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD WINTER GAMES

Thanks to partner St. Luke's*Idaho Elks Rehabilitation Services (SLIERS), the Steelheads will don one-of-a-kind Special Olympics-themed jerseys during the weekend homestand on Feb. 13 and 14. The jerseys will be auctioned off, and a raffle will be held for a team-autographed jersey, with proceeds going to benefit pediatric therapy services at SLIERS and the Special Olympics of Idaho. Check out www.idahosteelheads.com for a glimpse of the jerseys.

CELEBRITY FLOOR HOCKEY

Johnny Knoxville and Tim Shriver were just a couple of the celebrities that played alongside Steelheads forwards Justin Bourne and Craig Cescon in the Special Olympics Celebrity Floor Hockey game on Sunday at the Idaho Expo Center. The Steelheads loaned out their practice jerseys for the celebs and athletes to wear for the game.

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT-A-GLANCE

53 Points; 3rd West Division, 4th National Conference, 9th Overall Overall: 25-15-2-1 (53 points)

Home: 11-7-0-1 (home)

Away: 14-8-2-0 (road)

Streak: 3-0-1-0

Past 10: 6-3-1-0

ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS West GP W L OTL PTS PCT

Victoria Salmon Kings 49 29 15 5 63 0.643

Alaska Aces 48 27 18 3 57 0.594

Idaho Steelheads 43 25 15 3 53 0.616

Utah Grizzlies 44 16 15 13 45 0.511

Phoenix RoadRunners 44 20 21 3 43 0.489 Pacific GP W L OTL PTS PCT

Ontario Reign 46 25 17 4 54 0.587

Las Vegas Wranglers 46 24 18 4 52 0.565

Stockton Thunder 48 23 20 5 51 0.531

Bakersfield Condors 48 16 26 6 38 0.396

STEELHEADS BITES

The Steelheads had their four-game winning streak snapped in Saturday night's 4-3 L @ BAK

Matt McKnight is currently on a five-game point streak (2g-4a)

Bryan McGregor has points in his last four contests (3g-3a)

Matt Stephenson has four assists in his last two games Since returning from Iowa (AHL), Garett Bembridge has a four-game point streak (4g-1a)

ROSTER TRANSACTIONS (1/27/09 - 2/09/09)

2/5/09 Delete Tyler Shelast, F recalled by Hamilton (AHL)

1/28/09 Add Dan Welch, F signed contract

STEELHEADS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Monday, Feb. 9: Game Night @ Stockton 8:00 pm

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Travel day to Boise

Wednesday, Feb. 11: Gym day

Thursday, Feb. 12: Gym day

Friday, Feb. 13: Practice at Qwest Arena, 10-11:00 am; GAME NIGHT VS PHOENIX; 7:00 PM MST

Saturday, Feb. 14: Practice at Qwest Arena, 10-11:00 am; GAME NIGHT VS PHOENIX; 7:00 PM MST

Sunday, Feb. 15: Off day

PROMOTIONS

Friday, Feb. 13:

-3,000 boxes of Kraft Mac n' Cheese will be handed out to fans as they enter Qwest Arena, compliments of Albertsons. The boxes are to be used as noise makers during the game, then donated to the Idaho

-Foodbank as they leave the building. The Steelheads team will sign autographs on the ice immediately following the game.

Saturday, Feb. 14:

Pepsi Puck Giveaway is guaranteed to all Full-Season Idaho Steelheads Ticket Holders and Season Mini Holders. Any remaining giveaway items will be distributed to the first fans through the door while supplies last. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

STEELHEADS GAME SCHEDULE The following is a schedule of games left to be played in the 2008-09 season:

OPPONENT DAY DATE

44 at Stockton 2/9/2009

45 Phoenix Fri 2/13/2009

46 Phoenix Sat 2/14/2009

47 Las Vegas Wed 2/18/2009

48 Las Vegas Fri 2/20/2009

49 Las Vegas Sat 2/21/2009

50 Utah Tue 2/24/2009

51 Utah Wed 2/25/2009

52 at Stockton 2/27/2009

53 at Stockton 2/28/2009

54 at Stockton 3/1/2009

55 Victoria Wed 3/4/2009

56 Victoria Fri 3/6/2009

57 Victoria Sat 3/7/2009

58 at Utah 3/11/2009

59 at Las Vegas 3/13/2009

60 at Las Vegas 3/14/2009

61 at Utah 3/15/2009

62 at Victoria 3/18/2009

63 at Victoria 3/20/2009

64 at Victoria 3/21/2009

65 at Victoria 3/22/2009

66 Ontario Wed 3/25/2009

67 Ontario Fri 3/27/2009

68 Ontario Sat 3/28/2009

69 Phoenix Tue 3/31/2009

70 Phoenix Wed 4/1/2009

71 Phoenix Fri 4/3/2009

72 Phoenix Sat 4/4/2009

BROADCAST INFO Listen to all 72 games with Doug Plagens calling the action. Doug is joined in the booth this season by Steelheads players who will provide color commentary.

Tune in to ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK the Ticket on games nights as well as Monday though Friday at 6:00 pm for the Bud Light Idaho Steelheads Hockey Show as Doug and Will Hoenike talk all things Steelheads.

All home and road games can be watched through a link on the Steelheads website provided by B2 Networks for $6 a game.

TICKET INFO The Idaho Steelheads offer a variety of ticket plans to fit any schedule or pocket book. Call (208) 383-0080 to find out more. For day of game tickets, visit idahosteelheads.com and use the print at home feature, or call (208) 331-TIXS or visit the box office at Qwest Arena.

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