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Idaho Steelheads vs Victoria Salmon Kings
Opponent
Victoria Salmon Kings
Division: West
Conference: National
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Game Date: 3/24/2010 7:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
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Matchup: Victoria Salmon Kings at Idaho Steelheads. Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Game time each night 7 PM at Qwest Arena.
At Stake: Though the team has already sewn up a playoff spot, the West Division title, and the no. 1 seed in the upcoming National Conference playoffs, the Idaho Steelheads are still seeking the best overall record in the ECHL. That would earn the squad the coveted Brabham Cup and home-ice advantage throughout the ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs. Meanwhile, Victoria is engaged in a heated battle for playoff positioning.
Under the radar: While teammate Mark Derlago assaults the team’s record book, fellow forward Tyler Spurgeon is quietly having an All-ECHL-caliber season. Despite missing nearly 20 games during a callup to the American Hockey League earlier this season, the 23-year-old Spurgeon is among the ECHL leaders in plus/minus rating (2nd, plus-32), points (14th, 61), and goals (17th, 25). The Edmonton, Alberta, native has been called the best center in the ECHL by others in the National Conference.