Steelheads weekly update
April 4, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, Idaho - No John Olver coached team has ever failed to make the playoffs and no ECHL defending Kelly Cup Champion has ever failed to qualify for the postseason.... Those two trends continue as the Idaho Steelheads clinched a playoff spot without playing a game Sunday night. The Fresno Falcons' loss to the Long Beach Ice Dogs Sunday night made Idaho's red hot 20-1-4 record in its last 25 games-played count. The only two variables now are whether the Steelheads will open the first round of the playoffs at home or on the road, and who their opponent will be. With the continuing tight race in the National Conference, West Division, those questions may not be answered until this weekend. Idaho wraps up the regular season with a trip to San Diego (Wednesday) for one game and two in Bakersfield (Friday and Saturday), having playing its home season finale Saturday night at the Bank of America Centre.
IDAHO STEELHEADS RECORD
Overall: 41-21-7, 89 pts
Home: 22-11-3
Away: 19-10-4
LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
03/30/05 vs San Diego W 3-1
04/01/05 vs San Diego W 5-1
04/02/05 vs San Diego W 5-2
RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
03/31/05 Delete PETR SUCHANEK (D) placed on the 7-day IR
TEAM NOTES:
Idaho is 9-0-1 in its last ten games-played, 20-1-4 in its last 25, and unbeaten in its last 17 (the team's last loss was on 02/27 in San Diego, score 2-3).... Idaho leads the league in most goals scored in a game with 12 and most points with 31 (02/18/05 vs Victoria).... Bobby Russell continues to lead the team in scoring with 63 points (26 goals, 37 assists).... Captain Dan Vandermeer leads Steelheads' defensemen in scoring with 42 points (7 goals, 35 assists), and leads all defensemen in the league with a 33 plus/minus.... Rookie Frank Doyle leads all goaltenders in the ECHL in wins with 32 (record 32-12-5).
TEAM AWARDS:
Team awards were announced during the final home game Saturday night, and fan awards were announced at the Steelheads Booster Club Banquet on Sunday. They are as follows:
Each year, players vote for teammates who they believe are most deserving of each award. The winners in this category are:
Most Valuable Player: Frank Doyle (G)
Rookie of the Year: Frank Doyle (G)
Top Defenseman: Tie- Darrell Hay (D) and Dan Vandermeer (D)
Most Improved: Scott Burt (F)
Unsung Hero: Warren Peters (F)
Most Inspirational: Lance Galbraith (F)
The following award is determined by most points scored during the regular season:
Cal Ingraham Leading Scorer: Bobby Russell (F)
This following award is given to the player who exemplifies community spirit and volunteerism in memory of a great community leader, BILL CAMPBELL, who made a lifetime of giving of himself to benefit others - and was also a founding member of the Idaho Steelheads:
Bill Campbell Community Service: Ben Keup (F)
The following award is determined by most Stars Awarded for exemplary play during the regular season:
Aquafina Three Star: Scott Burt (F)
The following awards are voted on by the fans:
Fan Favorite - Defenseman: Tie- David Cornacchia and Dan Vandermeer
Fan Favorite - Forward: Scott Burt
Fan Favorite All Around: Tie- Scott Burt and Lance Galbraith
Kid Favorite: Scott Burt
PRACTICE SCHDULE:
The Steelheads will not practice at the Bank of America Centre this week as the team leaves for its final road trip of the regular season.
UP NEXT:
04/06/05 @ San Diego 8:35 pm MDT
04/08/05 @ Bakersfield 8:00 pm MDT
04/09/05 @ Bakersfield 8:00 pm MDT
TICKETS:
Playoff tickets will go on sale to the general public as soon as a schedule is determined - check in to the Steelheads' website - www.idahosteelheads.com - for all the latest information.
Season tickets, Flex-Plans and Mini-Plans starting at $150 are currently available by calling (208) 383-0080.call now to get the best seats available!
RADIO:
Join Joe O'Donnell 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 Joe will bring fans exciting play-by-play live action. Color Commentators Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Joe 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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