Today In The ECHL

March 10, 2004 - ECHL (ECHL) News Release

Louisiana IceGators (42-16-2) at Charlotte Checkers (30-23-7) 7:00 ET

* Charlotte, who has not played Louisiana since 1997-98, is 6-2-0 all-time against the IceGators.
* Louisiana ranks second in the ECHL in goals allowed with 2.35 goals per game.
* Checkers' Konrad McKay has a seven-game home assist streak (7a) dating back to February 14.
* IceGators' power play leads the ECHL with 23.8 percent (73-for-307).

Wheeling Nailers (46-13-2) at Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies (39-14-5) 7:05 ET

* Wheeling is 2-1-0 at Atlantic City and 3-2-0 overall against the Bullies in 2003-04.
* Bullies' Jon Cullen leads ECHL rookies with 39 assists, 63 points and 27 power-play points (11g-16a).
* Nailers rank second in the ECHL in scoring with 3.72 goals per game.
* Atlantic City leads the ECHL in goals allowed with 2.22 goals per game.

Long Beach Ice Dogs (21-32-4) at Idaho Steelheads (33-18-7) 7:05 MT

* Long Beach is 3-3-1 against Idaho in 2003-04 after a 3-2 shootout loss on January 31.
* Idaho's Blair Allison is 10-2-3 with a 2.09 goals against average and a shutout in 16 home games.
* Ice Dogs' Alex Kim has a three-game road goal streak (3g) dating back to February 21.
* Jan Kopecky leads the Steelheads with 21 goals, 46 points and 17 power-play points (6g-11a).

Cincinnati Cyclones (22-36-3) at Alaska Aces (31-23-4) 7:00 AT

* First-ever meeting between Cincinnati and Alaska.
* Aces' Lance Mayes is 4-1-1 with a 1.46 goals against average and a shutout in six home games.
* Garrett Prosofsky leads the Cyclones with 18 goals, 24 assists and 15 power-play points (7g-8a).
* Alaska ranks third in the ECHL on the penalty kill with 87.8 percent (273-for-311).

Idaho can clinch a berth in the Kelly Cup Playoffs on Wednesday if:

Idaho wins in regulation

ECHL Stories from March 10, 2004

• Steelheads grind out 3-2 win over Ice Dogs - Idaho Steelheads
• Checkers losing streak reaches three in 4-1 loss to IceGators - Charlotte Checkers
• IceGators Jump the Checkers 4-1 - Louisiana IceGators
• Nailers Slip By Bullies 1-0 - Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies
• Deschatelets Named Pogy's/JQC Golf Player of the Month - San Diego Gulls
• ECHL Will Welcome 50 Millionth Fan - ECHL
• ECHL Transactions - ECHL
• Royals Cash In Futures With Fresno - Reading Royals
• Greenough Recalled To Springfield, Elliot Back To San Antonio - Augusta Lynx
• IceGators announce Pack the Dome Night - Louisiana IceGators
• IceGators announce “Tickets for the Tenth” - Louisiana IceGators
• Jeff Sullivan Bobble head day announced - Johnstown Chiefs
• Final "Skate with the Falcons" is Monday - Fresno Falcons
• IceGators announce intent to play tenth season - Louisiana IceGators
• Nailers End Six Year Playoff Drought - Wheeling Nailers
• Koenig re-joins Gulls - San Diego Gulls
• Sixth Annual Tip-A-Snake Fundraiser a Success - Columbus Cottonmouths
• Mike Eruzione Night to be broadcast on BCSN - Toledo Walleye
• Generals get Perry from Manchester - Greensboro Generals
• Pensacola's Eklund Breaks ECHL Season Save Record - ECHL
• Bridgeport Returns Gauvreau - Mississippi Sea Wolves
• Condors Season Tickets for 2004-05 Now On Sale - Bakersfield Condors
• Coach's Show - Columbus Cottonmouths
• Chiefs vs. Wheeling Game Televised Live on WJAC - Johnstown Chiefs
• Today In The ECHL - ECHL
• Reading Blanked For Second Time, 3-0 - Reading Royals
• Gladiators to deliver Teddy Bears to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta - Atlanta Gladiators

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