Utah Has Re-Match With The Ducks
Published on March 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Utah Grizzlies News Release
The Grizzlies (16-40-1-4) will look to end a four game winless streak tonight at the 'E' Center when they host the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks (33-26-1-3). Last night, Cincinnati scored four straight goals after Utah had taken a 1-0 lead en route to their 4-2 victory. Joffrey Lupul had a goal and an assist and Joel Perrault had a pair of helpers. The win was the sixth in as many chances for the Ducks versus Utah this season. Goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov is 5-0 versus the Grizzlies with a 1.57 GAA. For Utah, Martin Sonneneberg had a goal and an assist and Jarrod Skalde scored his first goal since January 16th. The Grizzlies are 0-2-1 on their current six-game home stand and Cincinnati is 1-0 on their three-game road trip. The Ducks have won three straight games away from home and sit three points in front of Houston for the third playoff spot in the West Division (four teams qualify for post season play).
Tonight's Storylines:
- Utah is 4-4-1-1 in their last 10 home games.
- Cincinnati is 6-0 versus the Grizzlies this year outscoring them 21-8.
- Jarrod Skalde is one assist shy of 500 professional assists.
- Former Grizzly Zenon Konopka is tied for the Ducks team lead with 16 goals and second with 187 PIM.
- Joffrey Lupul has 10 points (4-6 -10) in six games versus the Grizzlies.
- Cincy is second only to Rochester since Dec.4 with a 26-12-1-1 record.
- Forwards Martin Podlesak (shoulder), Sheldon Keefe (knee), Doug Doull (upper body) and Jeff Taffe (facial injuries) along with defenseman Rick Berry (lower body) are all out of the line-up for Utah.
- Martin Sonnenberg is playing in his 400th AHL game tonight.
Next Game: The Grizzlies will host Houston on Wednesday night at 7:05 PM (mst).
***Tonight's game can be heard on ESPN Radio AM 1230***
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