Steelheads Weekly – Nov. 4, 2019

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads (7-1-2) make their first trip to South Dakota this season while heading into their third week of their four-week road trip.

LAST WEEK…

Friday, November 1 vs. Utah Grizzlies: 5-4 LShots: Grizzlies 28, Steelheads 39PP: Grizzlies 0-for-1, Steelheads 2-for-3

The Steelheads battled in a back-and-forth game but fell 5-4 from CenturyLink Arena. Forward Marc-Olivier Roy (4:37 1st) opened the scoring before the Grizzlies scored three-unanswered goals into the second period to leap ahead, 3-1. The Steelheads came back later in the second period with tallies from forwards Kyle Schempp (14:13 2nd) and Brett Supinski (PP, 18:54 2nd) to knot the game at 3-3. The Grizzlies took back the edge before forward Joe Basaraba (PP, 17:10 2nd) traded goals in the final frame, but the Grizzlies put the game away late for the 5-4 result. Colton Point (2-1-0) stopped 23 of 28 shots in the loss.

Saturday, November 2 @ Utah Grizzlies: 3-2 W (OT)Shots: Steelheads 32, Grizzlies 20PP: Steelheads 0-for-3, Grizzlies 2-for-5

The Steelheads edged out a 3-2 overtime win from Maverik Center. Defenseman Ondrej Vala (2:05 1st) nested the first goal of the night on the team’s first shot of the night to jump ahead 1-0. The Grizzlies came back with two goals on the power play to take the lead, 2-1. Forward Zack Andrusiak (5:05 3rd) found the game-tying goal, 2-2, on a centering pass to send the game into overtime, and Andrusiak (2:30 OT) added his second goal of the night to snag the 3-2 overtime win. Tomas Sholl (4-0-2) halted 18 of 20 shots in the win.

Sunday, November 3 @ Utah Grizzlies: 1-0 WShots: Steelheads 28, Grizzlies 25PP: Steelheads 1-for-3, Grizzlies 0-for-6

The Steelheads only needed one goal to snag a 1-0 shutout win from Maverik Center. The lone goal of the game came from forward Will Merchant (PP, 12:16 2nd) on a 5-on-3 power play to edge ahead, 1-0. The Steelheads locked down the rest of the afternoon to take the win. Tomas Sholl (5-0-2) saved all 25 shots in the shutout win.

THIS WEEK…

Wednesday, November 5 @ Rapid City Rush – 7:05 p.m. MTFriday, November 8 @ Rapid City Rush – 7:05 p.m. MTSaturday, November 9 @ Rapid City Rush – 7:05 p.m. MT

The Steelheads begin their season series with the Rapid City Rush during a three-game road weekend from Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Steelheads and Rush meet 13 times during the 2019-20 season after the Steelheads overtook the season series last year, boasting a 12-3-1-1 record in a 17-game set, which included a 7-1-0-0 record on the road. Six of the 13 games will be played on the road in the season set. The Steelheads own a 38-13-4 record in the franchise series against the Rush.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS…

Batman Night: See The Dark Knight take on his arch nemesis, the Joker, when Batman Night comes to CenturyLink Arena on Saturday, November 30. For tickets, call 331-TIXS or go online to idahosteelheads.com.

$2 Beer Wednesday: Enjoy Hump Day with $2 domestic drafts every Wednesday night during the 2019-20 season. The next $2 Beer Wednesday comes on November 20 against the Orlando Solar Bears. Get tickets online at idahosteelheads.com.

Hockey Starter Pack: Feel like a full-time fan with the Hockey Starter Pack, featuring four tickets to any Steelheads home game plus two small beer vouchers and a Steelheads mullet visor. Call the Steelheads at 208-383-0080 for more information.

STEEL STATS…

Quick Bites:

• The Steelheads are the only undefeated team on the road in regulation left with more than one game played, owning a 5-0-2 record following two wins this weekend. The Steelheads have won all four road games against the Grizzlies.
• The Steelheads have played in one-goal games during seven of their first 10 contests this season and own the third-most wins in the ECHL (4-1-2-0). The number of one-goal games is tied for the most in the ECHL.
• Goaltender Tomas Sholl earned his 8th career ECHL shutout on Sunday afternoon. He only trails Steve Silverthorn (’05-‘08), who has 10 ECHL shutouts, on the Steelheads ECHL All-Time List. He was also named ECHL Goaltender of the Month for October, which is his second career monthly honor, owning a 3-0-2 record with a 1.94 GAA and .934 save pct.
• Forward Marc-Olivier Roy is on a team-leading eight-game assist streak, never missing a game with a point this season. He sits two games back of the team’s all-time ECHL record for assist streak set by Brett Robinson (10) in the 2014-15 season.

Team Leaders:GOALS:                           5 – Zack Andrusiak/Brett SupinskiASSISTS:                      10 – Marc-Olivier RoyPOINTS:                        11 – Marc-Olivier RoyPP GOALS:                     2 – Will MerchantSH GOALS:                       ---GW GOALS:                    1 – 7 TiedPIMS:                             35 – Colton SaucermanPLUS/MINUS:              +8 – Brady NorrishSHOTS:                         39 – Will MerchantWINS:                              5 – Tomas ShollGAA:                           1.67 – Tomas ShollSAVE %:                     .939 – Tomas Sholl

Mountain Division Standings:

BROADCAST INFORMATION…

All games during the 2019-20 regular season are broadcast on 1350 KTIK-AM “The Ticket” and ECHL TV. Pre-game coverage begins 20 minutes before puck drop for every game.

Tune in to the Idaho Steelheads Hockey Show every Tuesday through Thursday on 1350 KTIK-AM “The Ticket”, featuring Steelheads news, analysis and insight from around the ECHL. The show airs every Tuesday through Thursday during the 2019-20 season.

The Steelheads return to CenturyLink Arena on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7:10 p.m. against the Utah Grizzlies on Military Appreciation Night. Call the Steelheads Front Office at 208-383-0080 to plan your seats for this season, including single-game, flex plans and season tickets. Stay connected to the Steelheads on idahosteelheads.com or by following the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.