ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Steelheads Weekly Recap

Published on November 25, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads laid to rest any doubts about beating Fresno after two convincing wins on Friday (6-0), and Saturday (2-1). Idaho surrendered the Taylor Cup last season to the Falcons on home ice in Game 6 of the finals, and then lost all three games earlier this season in Fresno. Blair Allison (6-1-1) was perfect in net on Friday and recorded his second shutout of the season. Saturday night, Jason Cugnet (6-3-1) made 28 saves to earn his 6th win on the season.

OF NOTE: Idaho improved its record of 12-4-2 (26 points), keeping them in first place in the WCHL. Each of Idaho's losses has come on the road; the Steelheads remain perfect at home. The Steelheads lead the league in goals (60), assists (96), points (156), and power play goals (24.8%)

TOP OF THEIR LEAGUE: Joe Rybar (6-14-20) is tied for the league lead in scoring, with Aces' Yvan Corbin, with 20 points. Marty Flichel is second in goals scored at 10. Scott Swanson is leading the league in assists, with 17 in 18 games; Rybar is second with 14. Jonathan Shockey is tied for tops in the plus/minus category at +8.

ROOKIES: Steelheads rookies are fairing well with Derrick Atkinson (3-3-6) leading the league in power play goals with 3, and third in the league in points with 6. Martin Vasut (1-6-7) is leading all rookies in assists with 6.

UP NEXT: The Steelheads welcome the Anchorage Aces to the Bank of America Centre for a holiday homestand on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (7:00 p.m. start for all games.) The Steelheads beat the Aces on October 11th and 12th to start their undefeated streak at home.

IN THE COMMUNITY: The Steelheads wives and Booster Club are selling calendars for charity. The calendars, featuring Steelheads players, sell for $12 with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County. Also, the Steelheads are selling Christmas stockings full of Steelheads goodies, and 10% of all sales will go to United Way's children's programs. Call the Steelheads office (383-0080) to learn more.

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