Steelheads return home tops in West
November 28, 2006 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
The National Conference leaders will go head-to-head at Qwest Arena this week when the Idaho Steelheads (11-3-1-1, 24pts) play host to the Las Vegas Wranglers (9-1-2-5, 25pts) at Qwest Arena. Idaho, which leads the West Division, is 4-0-2 at home, but that shouldn't make the team too complacent as the Pacific Division-leading Las Vegas team is 7-0-5 on the road.
Reel Rewind
Last Week's Results:
Thu. Nov. 23: L6-5-3 @STK
Fri. Nov. 24: W3-2 @FRE
Sat. Nov. 25: W4-3 @STK
Upcoming
Wed. Nov. 29 vs LV, 7:10 pm; Promotion: Well Drink Wednesdays ($2.00 off all well drinks)
Fri. Dec. 1 vs LV, 7:10 pm; Promotion: Pepsi Hat Giveaway (while they last); Freak-in FAN-tastic Fridays (craziest fans get free stuff); NAPA Auto Parts Family Night (head to any Treasure Valley NAPA Auto Parts store and ask for your 2-for-1 admission coupon, redeemable at the Qwest Arena Box Office for a pair of upper bowl tickets).
Sat. Dec. 2 vs LV, 7:10 pm; Promotion: Sell-Out Saturdays (half price pitchers of beer/soda in the Zone when the Steelheads sell out)
Nominated
Head coach Derek Laxdal nominated the following for the ECHL player of the week:
- Forward Greg Rallo (4g-1a, 5pts) in three games.
Who's Hot?
Center Greg Rallo has six goals and eight points during his current five-game scoring streak.
Winger Marty Flichel has at least one point in 16 of his 17 games played, including one goal and seven assists in the last five games.
Winger Derek Nesbitt has a seven-game scoring streak, notching three goals and nine assists.
Noteworthy:
Steelheads have played six straight one-goal games, going 3-2-0-1. In 2006-07 they are 8-2-1-1 in one-goal games.
Steelheads have scored at least one power play goal in 11 of their last 13 games.
Steelheads have lost just once in regulation at home in their last 15 games, and nine of their next 13 games are on home ice.
No Quacking Matter
Visit KTRV.com and Adopt a Duck online to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho. On Saturday, December 2nd, the Mighty-Mite youth hockey players will use their sticks to "shoot" the adopted ducks during intermission. For those who adopt a duck, the Mighty-Mites could make your duck the Grand Prize Winner (plasma screen TV from RC Willey) or one of the many other prizes (airline tickets from Southwest Airlines & Continental Airlines, Steelheads executive suite, jewelry from Steve Rambo Jewelers, appliances from Jim's Appliance, and more). Online Adoption Closes: December 1, 2006 at 12:01 AM MST. Call (208) 866-0403 for more information! Shoot-Out proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho.
United Dairymen 3-A-Day Stay in School
Saturday night, United Dairymen will reward children with two game tickets, a t-shirt and milk for exemplary attendance at school as nominated by principal; limited numbers of chocolate milk will be also be distributed to fans as they leave the game.
In the Hockey Community:
Steelheads head coach Derek Laxdal will conduct a coaches clinic on Tuesday, November 28th at 7:30 pm at Idaho IceWorld upstairs in the Boise Room. Contact Britt Talbert, Hockey Director, City of Boise, Parks and Recreation for more information - btalbert@cityofboise.org.
Recent Transactions
11-25 Add Jared Nightingale, D assigned by Iowa (AHL)
11-25 Add Francis Wathier, F assigned by Iowa (AHL)
11-25 Delete Taggart Desmet, F placed on the 3-day IR
11-17 Add Blake Forsyth, D activated off IR
11-17 Delete D'Arcy McConvey, F transferred to the 30-day IR
11-16 Delete Francis Wathier, F recalled to Iowa (AHL)
11-11 Add Colin Peters, D returned from Iowa (AHL)
11-10 Add Jeremy Yablonski, F signed contract
11-08 Delete Kyle Bruce, F transferred to the 30-day IR
11-06 Delete Kyle Bruce, F placed on the 3-day IR, 11/05
11-06 Delete Matt Nickerson, D recalled to Iowa (AHL)
11-04 Add Jon Smyth, F suspension lifted
11-04 Add Taggart Desmet, F added to roster
11-04 Delete Jon Smyth, F traded to Wheeling
11-04 Delete Colin Peters, D loaned to Iowa (AHL)
11-02 Add Tuomas Mikkonen, added to roster
10-31 Add Matt Nickerson, D assigned by Iowa (AHL)
10-31 Delete Blake Forsyth, D transferred to the 30-day IR
Practice
The Steelheads will practice at Qwest Arena Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00-11:00 am. Practices are free and open to the public and media.
Star Gazing
Idaho's American Hockey League and National Hockey League affiliates reports:
AHL Iowa Stars = 13-8-0, 26 points; 2nd place West Division
NHL Dallas Stars = 16-7-0, 32 points; 3rd place Pacific Division
Listen Up
Join "Voice of the Steelheads," Joe O'Donnell, on 1350 KTIK The Ticket every Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for the Bud Light Sports Talk Show. Stay tuned on game nights as Joe will bring fans play-by-play live action for all 72 games; Color Commentator Bart Hull join Joe for home games, as will rink-side reporters Mark Broz and John MacMillan. Games can be heard via the Internet through the Steelheads website at www.idahosteelheads.com
Be There
Steelheads' ticket packages for the Tenth Anniversary 2006-07 regular season are on sale now. Tickets may be purchased by calling 208.383.0080. A variety of packages are available, including Full Season Tickets, Flex Plans, Suite Rentals, Group Outings, and a NEW Perfect-10 Season Mini. Call for your customized Good Times package!
Print From Home
New this year! Fans who wish to purchase individual game tickets can select their seats online at www.idahosteelheads.com and print their tickets from the comforts of their home
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