ECHL Idaho Steelheads

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February 7, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - Coming off a weekend split against the West Division-leading Long Beach Ice Dogs, the Steelheads take to the road for four critical inter-divisional games, beginning with a rare Monday night matchup tonight in Canada. Idaho will play the league's worst team, the Victoria Salmon Kings tonight and Wednesday night. However, with the Salmon Kings' recent addition of NHL New York Rangers goaltender Dan Blackburn, Idaho cannot take the two games for granted. The Steelheads will travel Thursday to Las Vegas for two games, Friday and Saturday night, against the Wranglers, who are currently just one point behind Idaho in the standings. Idaho is 1-1-0 against the Salmon Kings this season, and 3-1-0 against the Wranglers.

IDAHO STEELHEADS RECORD

Overall: 21-20-3

Home: 13-11-1

Away: 8-9-2 LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:

02/04/05 vs Long Beach W-Idaho 2 / Alaska 1

02/05/05 vs Long Beach L-Idaho 0 / Alaska 2

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

01/28/05 Delete JOSH ST. LOUIS (F) waived

02/02/05 Delete BEN KEUP (F) placed on 7-day IR

02/04/05 Add LUKE SELLARS (F) activated off 30-day IR

02/04/05 Delete LUKE SELLARS (F) waived from team

02/04/05 Add LANCE GALBRAITH (F) activated off 30-day IR

02/07/05 Delete JEREMY MYLYMOK (D) transferred from 7-day IR to the 30-day IR

IN THE COMMUNITY:

Bonk's Buddies Program: The Idaho Steelheads would like to thank the Hewlett-Packard Company for becoming a partner in community and for caring about kids. Hewlett-Packard will buy 20 tickets for every remaining Steelheads' home game and donate them to children through the local Boys and Girls Clubs, whose mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Steelheads Fish Fry: February 23rd marks the First Annual Steelheads Fish Fry to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Make-A-Wish of Idaho. This family-friendly event will turn the Bank of America Centre ice into a winter wonderland and feature a live and silent auction with an assortment of great items to bid on (autographed sports memorabilia, travel packages, spa packages, etc), lots of fun activities and games for children and adults, and a fish fry dinner (includes chicken option). As well, the Idaho Steelheads hockey team and local media celebrities will serve food, emcee, participate in events, and provide entertainment. Doors open at 5 pm and the fun will continue until 9 pm. Tickets include entry to the event and dinner, and cost $25 adults, $15 children 16 and under, and $100 family pass (includes tickets six people). All proceeds will go directly to help children through Big Brothers Big Sisters and The Make A Wish of Idaho.

PRACTICE SCHDULE:

The Steelheads are on the road all week; therefore, will not practice at home this week.

UP NEXT:

The Steelheads play the Victoria Salmon Kings in Canada tonight and Wednesday night, before traveling to Las Vegas for two games this weekend.

Monday Idaho @ Victoria, 8:00 p.m. MT

Wednesday Idaho @ Victoria, 8:00 p.m. MT

Friday Idaho @ Las Vegas, 8:05 p.m. MT

Saturday Idaho @ Victoria, 8:05 p.m. MT

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.

This week's lineup includes:

MON- John Olver, Steelheads head coach / Mark Smith, NHL San Jose Sharks

TUE- Idaho Iceworld feature / Cleve Deneshaw, Victoria Times Columnist

WED- Rob Simpson, Toronto Maple Leaf American / Brad May, Vancouver Canucks

THU- (Guest Host-KIVI's Will Hoenike) Ron Matejko, Just Hockey / Glen Gulutzan, Las Vegas Wranglers head coach

FRI- Dave Taylor, Los Angeles Kings GM / Billy Johnson, Las Vegas Wranglers GM

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