ECHL Utah Grizzlies

Streaking Grizzlies Host Las Vegas Friday, Saturday

Published on January 15, 2007 under ECHL (ECHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release


News and Notes:

Utah All-Stars

Utah rookie defenseman Andy Sertich and Equipment Manager Eddie Summers will be representing Utah this week at the All-Star Festivities in Boise. 13 of Sertich's 17 points this season have come on special teams. Sertich tied an all-time Grizzlies high January 5th with one goal and four assists versus Alaska. Sertich will participate in the In Glas Co Puck Control Relay Tuesday at the Qwest Arena. The game will air Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. on Utah Grizzlies Radio 860 AM.

Hat Trick

Ryan Kinasewich had three goals Sunday in the Grizzlies 5-3 win over Stockton. The hat trick was his second of the year and his fourth overall in a Utah uniform. Kinasewich leads Utah with 23 goals, 18 assists and 14 multiple-point games in 32 total games for Utah.

Off To A Running Start

2005 New York Islanders draft pick Luciano Aquino was assigned to Utah Wednesday by the Islanders. The 21-year-old recorded at least an assist in each of his first four games with the Grizzlies, including two assists Saturday in Fresno.

Back Home In California

Danny Stewart recorded a goal Wednesday, and game-winning goals Friday and Saturday for Utah. The 21-year-old is back on track after going scoreless the first weekend of the year in Alaska. Stewart started the season in Bakersfield, before being acquired by Utah on November 24 in a trade for financial considerations.

Kinasewich+Stewart+Aquino = Number One Line

That trio combined for eight goals and 10 assists in four games this past week.

The Big Show

Newly acquired veteran Joel Irving scored two goals in four games this past week for Utah. The 6-4, 225-pound forward made his Utah debut Wednesday along with speedy defenseman Shawn Thompson against their former team the Bakersfield Condors. Irving is the Grizzlies second-leading scorer with 8 goals and 18 assists.

Interchangeable Goaltenders

Rob McVicar and Sean Fields combined to stop 92 of 96 shots (.958 save percentage) in three games this weekend to go 3-0 Friday, Saturday and Sunday. McVicar spent parts of last season with the NHL's Vancouver Canucks. Fields won 32 games (4th in the ECHL) last year while leading Gwinnett to the Kelly Cup Finals versus Alaska.

First Shutout

Rob McVicar's blanking of Fresno Friday was Utah's first shutout of the season. He stopped all 23 shots he faced in the win.

Three-Straight Wins

Three-straight wins currently by Utah, is the most for the team since they won seven-straight games last February.

Last Eight Games

Utah is riding their hottest stretch of the year. They are 5-3 in their last eight games, seven of which were played on the road, versus four of the ECHL's top teams.

The Home Stretch

Starting Friday versus Las Vegas, the Grizzlies will play 25 of their final 35 games of the season on the road.

This Week:

Wednesday: RBK Hockey ECHL All-Star Game, 7:05 p.m. at Boise.

Friday: Las Vegas at Utah, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday: Las Vegas at Utah, 7:05 p.m.

Last Week:

Utah won three of four games last week in California; including three straight Friday, Saturday and Sunday wrapping up their season-long seven-game road trip.

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