Off the Hook: Steelheads Update 1/26/09

The Idaho Steelheads skated out of Utah with a three-game sweep over the Grizzlies this weekend, giving them a perfect post- All-Star break record. The wins have pulled the Steelheads into a tie for second place in the West Division and National Conference with arch-rival Alaska, each with 51 points. Victoria remains in first place in the division/conference with 60 points. The Steelheads, a little weary after winning the weekend?s three games in three days and all in post-regulation play, will have a bit of a break to recoup this week. Idaho doesn?t play again until Feb. 4 when they take on the Condors in Bakersfield.IDAHO VS UTAH 2008-09The Steelheads have faced off against the Grizzlies 11 times this 2008-09 season, and seven of those games have gone to either an overtime period or a shootout. Of the last five meetings, all five have gone to post-regulation play and the Steelheads have been victorious in all five.Head to Head Record vs Utah: Idaho is 9-1-0-1Game-By-Game vs Utah:Idaho 4 @ Utah 3 (Jan 25 2009) Final OTIdaho 7 @ Utah 6 (Jan 24 2009) Final SOIdaho 6 @ Utah 5 (Jan 23 2009) Final OTUtah 3 @ Idaho 4 (Jan 14 2009) Final SOIdaho 3 @ Utah 2 (Dec 27 2008) Final OTUtah 1 @ Idaho 5 (Dec 26 2008) FinalIdaho 3 @ Utah 2 (Dec 9 2008) FinalUtah 1 @ Idaho 4 (Dec 6 2008) FinalUtah 5 @ Idaho 3 (Dec 5 2008) FinalUtah 3 @ Idaho 4 (Dec 3 2008) Final SOUtah 3 @ Idaho 2 (Oct 18 2008) Final SOIDAHO STEELHEADS AT-A-GLANCE51 Points; T2nd West Division, T2nd National Conference, T4th OverallOverall: 24-14-2-1 (51 points) Home: 11-7-0-1 (home)Away: 13-7-2-0 (road)Streak: 3-0-1-0Past 10: 6-3-1-0ECHL NATIONAL CONFERENCE, DIVISION STANDINGS West GP W L OTL PTS PCTVictoria Salmon Kings 43 28 11 4 60 0.698Alaska Aces 41 24 14 3 51 0.622Idaho Steelheads 41 24 14 3 51 0.622Utah Grizzlies 40 15 14 11 41 0.512Phoenix RoadRunners 37 17 17 3 37 0.500 Pacific GP W L OTL PTS PCTOntario Reign 40 23 14 3 49 0.613Stockton Thunder 42 18 19 5 41 0.488Las Vegas Wranglers 38 17 17 4 38 0.500Bakersfield Condors 42 13 23 6 32 0.381STEELHEADS BITES• Kris Sparre had eight points (4g-4a) in three games at Utah. ? Ben Nelson had seven assists in three games at Utah.? Tyler Shelast scored in all three games this weekend @ UTA, including the OT winner Sunday.ROSTER TRANSACTIONS (1/21/09 ? 1/26/09)1/26/09 Add Garett Bembridge, F returned from Iowa (AHL)STEELHEADS SCHEDULE THIS WEEKMonday, Jan. 26:? Travel to BoiseTuesday, Jan. 27:? OFFWednesday, Jan. 28:? Practice at Idaho IceWorld, 10-11:15 am? Team Dinner at The Ram on Broadway, 5:00 pm (media availability)Thursday, Jan. 29:? Practice at Idaho IceWorld, 10-11:15 am? Team tubing at Bogus Basin, 2-4:00 pm (media availability)Friday, Jan. 30: ? Gym daySaturday, Jan. 31: ? Gym daySunday, Feb. 1: ? Practice at Qwest Arena, 11-NoonMonday, Feb. 2:? Practice at Qwest Arena, 10-11:00 amSTEELHEADS GAME SCHEDULEThe following is a schedule of games left to be played in the 2008-09 season:OPPONENT DAY DATE42 at Bakersfield 2/4/200943 at Bakersfield 2/7/200944 at Stockton 2/9/200945 Phoenix Fri 2/13/200946 Phoenix Sat 2/14/200947 Las Vegas Wed 2/18/200948 Las Vegas Fri 2/20/200949 Las Vegas Sat 2/21/200950 Utah Tue 2/24/200951 Utah Wed 2/25/200952 at Stockton 2/27/200953 at Stockton 2/28/200954 at Stockton 3/1/200955 Victoria Wed 3/4/200956 Victoria Fri 3/6/200957 Victoria Sat 3/7/200958 at Utah 3/11/200959 at Las Vegas 3/13/200960 at Las Vegas 3/14/200961 at Utah 3/15/200962 at Victoria 3/18/200963 at Victoria 3/20/200964 at Victoria 3/21/200965 at Victoria 3/22/200966 Ontario Wed 3/25/200967 Ontario Fri 3/27/200968 Ontario Sat 3/28/200969 Phoenix Tue 3/31/200970 Phoenix Wed 4/1/200971 Phoenix Fri 4/3/200972 Phoenix Sat 4/4/2009BUD LIGHT IDAHO STEELHEADS HOCKEY SHOW AT HOOTERSJoin the party at Hooters tonight as Voice of the Steelheads Doug Plagen and co-host, Will Hoenike, broadcast the show live with Steelheads veterans, Captain Marty Flichel and defenseman Darrell Hay. BROADCAST INFOListen to all 72 games with Doug Plagens calling the action. Doug is joined in the booth this season by Steelheads players who will provide color commentary. Tune in to ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK the Ticket on games nights as well as Monday though Friday at 6:00 pm for the Bud Light Idaho Steelheads Hockey Show as Doug and Will Hoenike talk all things Steelheads. All home and road games can be watched through a link on the Steelheads website provided by B2 Networks for $6 a game.TICKET INFOThe Idaho Steelheads offer a variety of ticket plans to fit any schedule or pocket book. Call (208) 383-0080 to find out more. For day of game tickets, visit idahosteelheads.com and use the print at home feature, or call (208) 331-TIXS or visit the box office at Qwest Arena.- www.idahosteelheads.com -