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Published on March 27, 2006 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


BOISE, Idaho - With their final home game behind them and five road games ahead, the Idaho Steelheads are looking to close out the 2005-06 regular season on a high note. The team has won seven of its last ten (7-3-0) and, until Saturday's 2-1 loss to Fresno, was riding a season-high eight consecutive home-game winning streak. As well, in the last six games, the Steelheads have allowed only seven total goals, while twice holding their opposition scoreless. Ten different skaters have scored the game-winning goals in the Steelheads most successful month of the season (March = 10-3-0).

NATIONAL CONFERENCE, WEST DIVISION STANDINGS

GP W L T PTS PCT
Las Vegas 67 50 11 6 106 .791
Alaska 66 49 11 6 104 .788
Idaho 67 39 21 7 85 .634
Utah 65 34 25 6 74 .569
Victoria 67 24 35 8 56 .418
Phoenix 7 19 44 4 42 .313

STEELHEADS AT A GLANCE
Overall: 39-21-7
Home: 20-11-5
Away: 19-10-2
Last ten: 7-3-0
Streak: 0-1-0

LAST WEEK'S GAME RESULTS:
Wed., March 22 vs Fresno: W3-0
Fri., March 24 vs Fresno: W6-2
Sat., March 235 vs Fresno: L1-2

UPCOMING:
Wed., March 29 @ Long Beach
Fri., March 31 @ Long Beach
Sat., April 1 @ San Diego
Sun., April 2 @ San Diego

TROPHY FISH:
The Idaho Steelheads presented the team awards on ice at their final home game on Saturday night. The following are the recipients of the 2005-06 Awards:

Bill Campbell Community Service - SCOTT BURT (F)
Most Inspirational - JEREMY MYLYMOK (D)
Unsung Hero - GREG HORNBY (F)
Most Improved - JARAD BOURASSA (D)
Rookie Of The Year - STEVE SILVERTHORN (G)
Top Defenseman - BLAKE FORSYTH (D)
Cal Ingraham Leading Scorer - D'ARCY MCCONVEY (F)
Aquafina Three Star - D'ARCY MCCONVEY (F)
Most Valuable Player - D'ARCY MCCONVEY (F)

The Booster Club presented the team with the Fan Awards at a banquet Sunday night:

Kids Favorite Player - SCOTT BURT (F)
Favorite Defenseman - JARAD BOURASSA (D)
Favorite Forward - D'ARCY MCCONVEY (F)
Fan Favorite - DAVID BARARUK (F)



RECENT TRANSACTIONS:
03/27 Delete TYRELL MOULTON (D) transferred from the 7-day IR to the 30-day IR
03/26 Delete GREG HORNBY (F) placed on the 7-day IR

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:
The Steelheads will practice Tuesday at 10:00 am at Qwest Arena. All Steelheads practices are free and open to the public and media. The team leaves for Long Beach Tuesday afternoon (March 28th) and will return from San Diego on April 6th.

PLAYOFF FEVER:
2005-06 ECHL National Conference, West Division first round playoff schedule are as follows: Currently holding the third seed, Idaho will open the best-of-seven series with Games 1 and 2 at either the Alaska Aces (currently 2nd seed - 104 pts) or the Las Vegas Wranglers (currently 1st seed - 106 pts). Games 3 and 4 will be played at Qwest Arena in Boise on Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15th with a 7:10 pm puck drop.

If a Game 5 is necessary against the Aces, the series will go back to Alaska for Games 5 and 6, and a Game 7 would be played in Boise. If the opponent is the Wranglers and a Game 5 is necessary, it will be played in Boise, with Games 6 and 7 going back to Las Vegas.

Tickets for Friday's and Saturday's home games are now on sale at the Qwest Arena Box Office and Select-A-Seat outlets, by calling 331-TIXS (8497). Prices range from $12.50 - $33.50.

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. This week's show will be on location with players: Monday, 3/20 Old Chicago downtown, and on Tuesday, 3/21 Old Chicago Boise Towne Square. Fans are encouraged to Stop By to Say "Hi!"

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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