Steelheads weekly update
January 31, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads gained some ground over the weekend in its push towards securing a playoff spot (top four from each division qualify), and with 43 points now sit five points behind fourth place West Division teams Fresno Falcons and San Diego Gulls which each have 48. However, Idaho will have its work cut out for it to get closer as it gears up for two home games at the Bank of America Centre this weekend against the league's top team - the Long Beach Ice Dogs which sits in first place with 60 points.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WEST DIVISION STANDINGS
WEST GP W L T PTS PCT
Long Beach 44 28 12 4 60 .682
Bakersfield 42 26 10 6 58 .690
Alaska 42 24 14 4 52 .619
San Diego 40 22 14 4 48 .600
Fresno 42 22 16 4 48 .571
Idaho 42 20 19 3 43 .512
Las Vegas 42 19 19 4 42 .500
Victoria 40 7 28 5 19 .238
IDAHO STEELHEADS RECORD
Overall: 20-19-3
Home: 12-10-1
Away: 8-9-2
LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
01/28/05 @ Alaska Idaho 3/ Alaska 6
01/29/05 @ Alaska Idaho 4 / Alaska 1
01/30/05 @ Alaska Idaho 3 / Alaska 4
Idaho wrapped up its regular season with the Aces with a 5-3-2 record. Since joining the ECHL, Idaho is now 10-7-3 against Alaska, and has an all time record of 58-27-6.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
01/28/05 Delete DAVID MORISSET (F) moved from 7-day IR to 30-day IR
01/28/05 Delete MARTY FLICHEL (F) placed on 7-day IR
01/28/05 Add BILLY TIBBETTS (RW) traded from Toledo
PRACTICE SCHDULE:
The team will practice at the Bank of America Centre this week - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning at 10:00 a.m. All practices are open and free to the public. For media interviews, please arrange ahead with Bonnie.
ECHL ALL-STAR GAME
Congratulations Frank Doyle - 2005 ECHL Most Valuable Player! And, congrats to the National Conference for its 6-2 victory over the American Conference.
UP NEXT:
Idaho returns home to the Bank of America Centre for two games against the Long Beach Ice Dogs on Friday, February 4th and Saturday, February 5th. Both games start at 7:10 p.m.
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.comor 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.
This week's lineup includes:
MON: From Johnny Carrinos restaurant...Steelheads Head Coach John Olver
TUE: Idaho IceWorld guest / Anaheim Mighty Ducks Coach Mike Babcock
WED: Former voice of the Idaho Steelheads Rob Simpson / NHL Front Office guest
THU: Just Hockey guest / ESPN's Gary Thorne
FRI: Game Night...Idaho Steelheads Senior VP Eric Trapp
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