Today In The ECHL

Published on February 4, 2004 under ECHL (ECHL) News Release

Wheeling Nailers (32-11-2) at Johnstown Chiefs (24-15-5) 7:00 ET

* Johnstown is 3-1-0 against Wheeling in 2003-04 and 59-58-15 all-time in the regular season.
* Nailers rank second in the ECHL with 3.82 goals per game.
* Chiefs' Corey Campbell ranks second in the ECHL with a 2.17 goals against average.
* Wheeling's J-F Dufour leads the ECHL with 40 assists and ranks second with 60 points.

Peoria Rivermen (25-12-7) at Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (30-10-3) 7:05 ET

* Peoria is 1-0-1 against Atlantic City in 2003-04 after a 4-3 overtime win on January 2.
* Atlantic City leads the ECHL in goals allowed with 1.98 goals per game.
* Rivermen goalie Mike Valley ranks third in the ECHL in goals against average with 2.18.
* Bullies' Scott Stirling leads the ECHL with a 1.71 goals against average and 23 wins.

Dayton Bombers (16-26-3) at Cincinnati Cyclones (20-23-2) 7:30 ET

* Dayton is 4-3-1 against Cincinnati in 2003-04 and 11-15-5 all-time in the regular season.
* Cyclones' Ryan Brindley has an eight-game home assist streak (9a) dating back to December 5.
* Bombers' Jason Deskins has eight points (4g-4a) and is +4 in seven games against Cincinnati.
* Cincinnati's Jade Galbraith has seven points (2g-5a) and is +2 in his last five games.

San Diego Gulls (30-10-3) at Idaho Steelheads (26-13-5) 7:05 MT

* San Diego is 5-0-0 against Idaho in 2003-04 and 35-20-5 all-time in the regular season.
* Idaho's Blair Allison is 8-0-2 with a 1.76 goals against average in 10 home games.
* Steelheads' Miguel Delisle is tied for the ECHL rookie lead with 10 power-play goals.
* Gulls' Mark Pederson has an ECHL season-high 18-game point streak (18g-12a) and leads the ECHL with 30 goals.

Trenton Titans (20-15-5) at Fresno Falcons (12-27-5) 7:00 PT

* First-ever meeting between Fresno and Trenton.
* Titans' Andrew Allen is 5-2-2 with a 2.09 goals against average in his last nine games.
* Falcons' Kris Porter leads the team with 20 assists, three game-winning goals and 30 points.
* Trenton's Matt Zultek has seven points (3g-4a) in his last five games and ranks fourth in the ECHL with 11 power-play goals.

Las Vegas Wranglers (26-13-5) at Long Beach Ice Dogs (14-25-3) 7:00 PT

* Las Vegas is 3-1-0 all-time against Fresno after a 4-1 win on January 30.
* Long Beach's T.J. Aceti is 2-1-1 with a 1.85 goals against average in his last four games.
* Wranglers' Marc Magliarditi is 4-1-0 with a 2.01 goals against average in five games against Long Beach.
* Ice Dogs' John McNabb has seven points (2g-5a) in his last five games and leads the team with 40 points (18g-22a).

ECHL Stories from February 4, 2004

• Steelheads halt Gulls winning streak - Idaho Steelheads
• Idaho Stuns Gulls, 4-3 - San Diego Gulls
• Bombers top Cyclones, 3-2 - Dayton Bombers
• Chiefs Shutout ECHL's Best Team - Johnstown Chiefs
• Rivermen Fall 3-2 in a Shootout to Atlantic City on the Road - Peoria Rivermen
• Bullies, In Fifth Straight Shootout, Top Peoria 3-2 - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
• Checkers Partner With Scouting For Food This Weekend - Charlotte Checkers
• Aces change date, station for road matinee in Idaho - Alaska Aces
• Game Preview: Idaho vs. San Diego - Idaho Steelheads
• Welcome to the 'BSE' Era - Bakersfield Condors
• Gulls In The Community - San Diego Gulls
• ECHL Transactions - ECHL
• Rookie Defenseman Reassigned from Worcester - Peoria Rivermen
• Toledo Releases Two - Toledo Walleye
• Grrrowl return home with excitement in the BI-LO Center - Greenville Grrrowl
• Generals add Andersson - Greensboro Generals
• Columbus' Plourde Suspended Three Games - ECHL
• Cheverie Rejoins Cyclones, Marchant Deal to Augusta for Bennett - Cincinnati Cyclones
• Currie CCM/ECHL Rookie of the Month For January - Johnstown Chiefs
• Pederson Named Sher-Wood ECHL Player of the Month - San Diego Gulls
• Johnstown's Currie named CCM ECHL Rookie of the Month - ECHL
• San Diego's Pederson Named Sher-Wood ECHL Player of the Month - ECHL
• Cyclones Featured on Nick GAS Network - Cincinnati Cyclones
• Today In The ECHL - ECHL
• Titans Start Road Trip With 3-2 Overtime Loss - Trenton Devils
• 'Gators spark comeback against 'Catters - Texas Wildcatters
• Falcons Get Their Due Against Condors 3-1 - Bakersfield Condors
• Falcons Halt Slide - Fresno Falcons

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