ECHL Idaho Steelheads

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February 14, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - Steelheads head coach John Olver is proud of his team, having won four straight road games last week, the most consecutive wins of the season. Unfortunately, the teams that Idaho is chasing for a playoff spot have also been winning leaving Idaho still four points back from fourth place Fresno. The Steelheads look to continue its winning ways this Friday and Saturday night at home against the Victoria Salmon Kings. Idaho has been playing shorthanded for the last few weeks due to injuries and hopes to get a few players back into the lineup this weekend.

IDAHO STEELHEADS RECORD
Overall: 25-20-3
Home: 13-11-1
Away: 12-9-2

LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
02/07/05 @ Victoria Idaho 3 / Alaska 1
02/09/05 @ Victoria Idaho 2 / Alaska 1
02/11/05 @ Las Vegas Idaho 4 / Las Vegas 3
02/12/05 @ Las Vegas Idaho 3 / Las Vegas 1

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
02/06 Delete BILLY TIBBETTS (F) placed on 7-day IR
02/07 Add MARTY FLICHEL (F) activated off IR
02/07 Delete SEAN PEACH (D) released
02/07 Delete KEVIN HOFFMAN (D) released
01/10 Delete SEAN PEACH (D) released
01/10 Delete KEVIN HOFFMAN (D) released
02/11 Add TIM VERBEEK (F) signed contract

IN THE COMMUNITY:
Steelheads participate in Big Brothers/Big Sisters After School Mentoring Program: Every Monday afternoon (3:15-4:30 pm) members of the Steelheads front office and players meet at Hawthorne Elementary in Boise to spend time with their "Littles." Activities vary from week-to-week and include reading, talking, playing hoops, chess and board games.

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.

PRACTICE SCHDULE:
The Steelheads will practice at the Bank of America Centre Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Practices are open to the public and media, and are free of charge.

UP NEXT:
Friday, 2/18 Idaho vs Victoria, 7:10 p.m. MST, Promotion-BSU Night
Saturday, 2/19 Idaho vs Victoria, 7:10 p.m. MST, Promotion-Boy Scouts Night

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- On location from Johnny Carrinos in Eagle: John Olver, Steelheads Head Coach
TUE- Idaho Iceworld feature / Walk Kyle, Northern Michigan
WED- Todd Hine, ATC / David Bararuk, member of Idaho Steelheads 2003-04 Kelly Cup Champions team
THU- Just Hockey Guest / NHL Guest
FRI- Game night: Pregame with John Olver, Steelheads Head Coach / Eric Trapp, Idaho Steelheads Senior VP

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