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February 27, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho Steelheads are on the home stretch...literally, playing their remaining nine home games of the season this month. Beginning Wednesday night, the Steelheads will host the Phoenix RoadRunners for a three-game series marking their southern rival's first-ever visit to Boise.

And, as far as first appearances go...fan favorite Jeremy Yablonski will appear in a Steelheads' sweater at Qwest Arena Wednesday night for the first time since the 2001-02 season. The 6-1, 235-pound right wing was recently reassigned to the ECHL team by the Milwaukee Admirals of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Wednesday's game is also the kick off to "Pink in the Rink" week at Qwest Arena when the Steelheads will don one-of-a-kind pink jerseys to be auctioned off for breast cancer care and treatment benefiting St. Luke's Regional Medical Center's Mountain States Tumor Institute.

IDAHO STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE
Overall: 29-18-7
Home: 12-10-5
Away: 17-8-2
Last ten: 4-4-2
Streak: 0-2-0

LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
Fri., Feb. 24 @ Las Vegas - L1-3
Sat., Feb. 25 @ Las Vegas - L 2-3 UPCOMING:
Wed., March 1 vs Phoenix
Fri., March 3 vs Phoenix
Sat., March 4 vs Phoenix STEELHEADS BITES:

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Friday and Saturday's defeats in Las Vegas marked the first time in 2005-06 that the Steelheads have lost two straight games on the road Steelheads lost back-to-back games in regulation on Friday and Saturday, marking the first time that has happened since Jan. 21 and Jan. 22, a span of 15 games

Steelheads scored just one goal in each of the losses over the weekend. It's only the second time this season they've potted one goal in consecutive games, while still not having been shutout this season

- Steelheads are 15-2-0 when allowing less than 3 goals against in a contest Individual-

Goaltender Matt Yeats lost on the road in regulation for the first time this season after beginning the year 7-0-2 Jarad Bourassa and Marty Flichel are the only two Steelheads to dress for all 54 games this season David Bararuk has at least one assist in six straight games, while picking up at least one point in nine of his last 10 road games COMMUNITY:

- Immediately following practice on Thursday, the team will host students from the Idaho Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired at Qwest Arena for a skate and pizza party

- Several Steelheads players will be at Treasure Valley elementary schools on Thursday, March 2nd to read to children in honor of Read Across America Week and the celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday: Ustick Elementary; Ronald Reagan Elementary; Munroe Elementary; Seven Oaks Elementary

- This is the final week for local children to earn hockey tickets, a cap and a free skate with the Steelheads on March 6th (5:30 - 6:30 pm) thanks to the Qwest Hat Trick Reading Program sponsored by the Idaho Steelheads and Qwest in partnership with local public libraries. Children ages 5-13 receive the rewards for scoring three goals, known as a hat trick in hockey terminology. The program runs through February 28, 2006. A bookmark with details can by picked up at participating libraries (Boise, Ada Community, Eagle, Garden City and Meridian). For more information call Boise Public Library at 384-4200 or any participating library.

RECENT TRANSACTIONS:

02/27 Delete B.J. CROMBEEN (F) recalled by Iowa (AHL)
02/23 Add JEREMY YABLONSKI (F) reassigned by Nashville Predators (NHL)
02/21 Delete GARETT BEMBRIDGE (F) loaned to Portland (AHL)
02/17 Add B.J. CROMBEEN (F) assigned by Iowa (AHL)

PRACTICE SCHEDULE: The Steelheads will practice Monday through Saturday at 10:00 am at Qwest Arena. All Steelheads 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.

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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