Fail Grizzlies. At least the tickets were free.Utah did a good job in the 1st, denying Idaho a shot on goal until about 7 minutes into the period. In fact, the Steelheads only managed to get 5 SOG for the first 20; however, if you can score 2 goals in 5 shots, then . . . that's really all you need.
We can't say there's much love lost between us and Idaho, and so far this season they haven't been much of a threat, barely squeaking above .500 at the midway point. But we would be remiss if we didn't mention their goalie, who made 40 saves in the contest, or their penalty kill, which really swung the momentum to the Steelies side. After every killed penalty, Idaho showed more tenacity in play while the Grizzlies began to look more and more timid in the Steelheads' zone as well as their own. Outside of these factors, the Idaho coach applied some slick strategy, using a timeout midway through the 2nd right after Ruegsegger's goal to squash Utah's burgeoning momentum. Hate to say it, but . . . nicely played, Idaho.
On the Grizzlies' side, it was nice to see Tyler picking up a goal and saving Utah from something akin to eminent doom.
We also need to shine on Brock Wilson in this one. Brock had some feisty words and fists for Idaho . . . which was probably more amusing for us than anything, but he definitely earned his title as the wildcard. Yeehaw! Wilson also picked up an assist on the Gauvreau goal.
Stockton Friday and Saturday.
Game Photos -
Stars of the Game -
1. IDH - J. Weslosky
2. IDH - A. Seitsonen
3. UTA - T. Ruegsegger
Links -
gamesheet || Idaho at Utah - 1/12/11
highlights || Game Highlights 1/12/11 vs Idaho
photos || 1/12/11 - Utah Grizzlies vs Idaho Steelheads
interview || Hugo Carpentier 1/12/11 intermission
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