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Published on January 3, 2005 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


The Idaho Steelheads are tied for fifth spot in a tight National Conference, West Division after losing its last five games. In contrast, the Steelheads' next opponent, the Long Beach Ice Dogs have moved into first place in the division after winning its last six. Idaho will have a good opportunity to gain ground on the Ice Dogs during a three-game home stand beginning Wednesday night at the Bank of America Centre.

· This season Idaho is 1-1-1 against Long Beach;

· 8-1-4 since joining the ECHL last season;

· and 29-6-6 all time.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WEST DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT
Long Beach 29 18 8 3 39 .672
Bakersfield 30 17 9 4 38 .633
San Diego 27 15 8 4 34 .630
Fresno 30 14 13 3 31 .517
Alaska 28 14 12 2 30 .536
Idaho 28 14 12 2 30 .536
Las Vegas 29 13 12 4 30 .517
Victoria 26 7 16 3 17 .327

IDAHO STEELHEADS RECORD

Overall: 14-12-2

Home: 8-5-1

Away: 6-7-1

LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:

12/27/04 @ Long Beach: Idaho 2 / Long Beach 3 (SO)

12/29/04 @ Long Beach: Idaho 2 / Long Beach 3

12/31/04 vs Peoria: Idaho 2 / Peoria 5

01/01/05 vs Peoria: Idaho 1 / Peoria 4

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

12/24/04 Delete JEREMY MYLYMOK (D) placed on 7-day IR

12/24/04 Delete LADISLAV KOUBA (F) transferred from the 7-day IR to the 30-day IR

12/24/04 Delete JIM ABBOTT (F) suspended by team

12/27/04 Add DARREN MCLACHLAN (F) activated off IR

12/27/04 Add MARTY FLICHEL (F) activated off IR

12/29/04 Add RILEY RIDDELL (F) signed contract

12/30/04 Add MATT ELICH (F) traded from South Carolina

12/30/04 Delete DAN VANDERMEER (D) placed on 7-day IR

12/31/04 Delete FRANK DOYLE (G) recalled to Utah (AHL)

12/31/04 Add JAY STEVENS (G) emergency back-up goaltender

12/31/04 Add BLAIR ALLISON (G) signed contract

01/01/05 Delete JAY STEVENS (G) emergency back-up goaltender

01/01/05 Add RICK DEMICHELE (G) emergency back-up goaltender

OF NOTE:

Idaho is experiencing goaltending woes as Frank Doyle was recalled to the AHL's Utah Grizzlies (12/31/04) and Colin Zulianello has been unable to play due to illness. The team had to sign former goaltender and assistant coach Blair Allison to start in two games against the Peoria Rivermen this past New Year's weekend.

PRACTICE SCHDULE:

The team will practice every day this week at the Bank of America Centre from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Practices are free and open to the public.

UP NEXT:

Idaho hosts the streaking first place Long Beach Ice Dogs at the Bank of America Centre for a three-game series, January 5th, 7th and 9th. Long Beach has moved into first place in the division, winning its last six games and posting a 9-0-1 record in its last 10 games.

TICKETS:

Game tickets are available at the Bank of America Centre 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. Prices range from $7.00 to $28.00. Season tickets, Flex-Plans and Mini-Plans starting at $150 are currently available by calling (208) 383-0080.

RADIO:

Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Britt Talbert 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 Britt will bring fans play-by-play live action for all 72 games; Color Commentators Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Britt for home games. Games can also be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website, www.idahosteelheads.com or 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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