Utah advances to face Idaho in ECHL playoffs

(Boise, ID) ? The Idaho Steelheads finally have an opponent for the second round of the ECHL?s National Conference playoffs ? the Utah Grizzlies. The Grizzlies eliminated the Las Vegas Wranglers in game five of the best-of-five series Tuesday night in West Valley City, UT. The best-of-seven conference semifinal series opens Friday night at Qwest Arena in Boise. Game two is Saturday night in Boise before the scene shifts to Utah for games 3, 4, and 5 on Tuesday (April 20), Friday (April 23), and Saturday (April 24). Game 6, if necessary, would be back in Boise on April 27. Should the series go the full seven games, the deciding game would be in Boise on April 28. Some head-to-head numbers between Idaho and Utah: Season Series: Idaho 10-3-0-1 Leading Scorers vs. opponent: Mark Derlago (6 goals, 9 assists) for Idaho, Ryan Kinasewich (10 goals, 6 assists) for Utah. Top Goaltenders vs. opponent: Rejean Beauchemin (5-1, 2.59 goals-against) for Idaho. Neither of Utah?s goaltenders have faced Idaho yet this season. Last 5 Years: Idaho 35-9-2-3 Individual game tickets are on sale now by calling 208.331.TIXS. Catch playoff fever with a group night with the Steelheads ? a great way to get family, friends, or colleagues together for a discounted price. Each ticket comes with a soda, hot dog, and bag of chips. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 for more information.