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December 5, 2005 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - For the first time this year, the Steelheads have fallen from atop the West Division and are beginning the week tied for second-place. The Alaska Aces have won their last eight games and, in doing so, have overtaken the Steelheads by three points. Idaho will have a chance to battle back this week as they embark on a three-game home stand against the Victoria Salmon Kings beginning Wednesday night.

OF NOTE:
Doors to Qwest Arena will open at 5:00 pm on Wednesday as the NHL's Stanley Cup will be on display as part of a 20-city ECHL tour to help raise money and awareness for the hurricane relief efforts - two ECHL teams suspended play this year because of the devastation caused by the hurricanes (Mississippi and Texas). Fans will be admitted into Qwest Arena with a game ticket and be able to have their picture taken with the Stanley Cup and make a voluntary donation to the ECHL/United Way Hurricane Relief Fund.

The Cup arrives in Boise on Wednesday afternoon and will be making a surprise visit to a local organization before it makes its way to Qwest Arena.

NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WEST DIVISION STANDINGS

WEST GP W L T PTS PCT
Alaska 19 14 3 2 30 .789
Idaho 18 13 4 1 27 .750
Utah 21 13 7 1 27 .643
Las Vegas 18 12 4 2 26 .722
Victoria 22 7 14 1 15 .341
Phoenix 18 6 10 2 14 .389

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE
Overall: 13-4-1
Home: 9-1-1
Away: 5-2-1
Streak: none

LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
Fri., 12/02 @ Las Vegas: W2-1 (OT)
Sat., 12/03 @ Las Vegas: L5-3

UPCOMING:
Wed., 12/7 vs Victoria
Fri., 12/9 vs Victoria
Sat., 12/10 vs Victoria

STEELHEADS BITES:

- Idaho is 2-0-1 against Victoria this season; 9-1-2 all time
- Steelheads had a season-best, seven-game (6-0-1) unbeaten streak snapped in Saturday's 5-3 loss @ LV
- Steelheads are 4-1-1 in their last six road games
- Steelheads have scored at least three goals in seven of their last nine contests
- Steelheads have five skaters with at least 20 points
- Goaltender Steve Silverthorn has made three consecutive starts for the first time this season (2-1-0)
- Rookie Brad Thompson has a three-game scoring streak (4 pts.)
- Greg Hornby has recorded penalty minutes in six straight matches
- Justin Cox has at least one shot in all 18 games this season

COMMUNITY:
The Idaho Steelheads kick off their annual Pepsi Retro Jersey Auction benefiting MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) at the upcoming three-game home stand against Victoria. The Steelheads will be honoring their NHL and AHL affiliates by wearing throw back Minnesota North Stars jerseys, with Dallas Stars and Iowa Stars patches - the North Stars played from 1667-93, then moved to Dallas and became the Dallas Stars commencing the 1993-94 season. The jerseys will be worn for all three games this week and auctioned off with all proceeds going to the MDA). Last year, the auction raised over $10,000.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
The Steelheads practice Monday and Tuesday at Idaho IceWorld at 10:00 am, and Wednesday through Saturday at Qwest Arena at 10:00 am. All practices are free and open to the public and media.

I WANNA GO TO THE GAME:
Tickets for Steelheads home games are available at the Qwest Arena 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. Season tickets, Flex-Plans and Mini-Plans are also available by calling (208) 383-0080.

PAST WEEK TRANSACTIONS:
12/01/05 Delete JONATHAN ZION (D) loaned to Iowa (AHL)

LISTEN UP:
Join "Voice of the Steelheads," 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 play-by-play live action for all 72 games; Color Commentators Mark Broz and John MacMillan join Joe for home games. Games can 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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