Steelheads Blank Grizz 4-0 at Maverik Center
West Valley City, Utah – The Idaho Steelheads got goals from 4 different forwards and Jake Kupsky earns his 3rd shutout of the season as they defeated the Utah Grizzlies in front of a good of 6349 at Maverik Center.
Neither team scored in the first period. Ryan Dmowski scored what turned into the game winner 5:33 into the second period. Idaho led 1-0 after 2 periods. Justin Misiak, Janis Svanenbergs and Colton Kehler each scored a third period goal as Idaho has won each of the first 2 games of the series.
Idaho was 1 for 5 on the power play. Utah was 0 for 3. Grizz goaltender Trent Miner saved 30 of 34. Utah falls to 6-6 on the year. Idaho’s record goes to 9-2-0-1.
The final game of the series is on Sunday afternoon at 3:10 pm. Tickets are available at utahgrizzlies.com or by calling (801) 988-8000.
3 stars
- Jake Kupsky (Idaho) – 21 save shutout.
- Justin Misiak (Idaho) – 1 goal, +1.
- Ryan Dmowski (Idaho) – 1 goal, +1, 4 shots.
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