From the Broadcast Booth: 11/12 vs. Stockton
Tonight’s game marks the second of five consecutive games the Steelheads will play against the Stockton Thunder, perhaps their new arch rival. I know what you’re thinking: the Alaska Aces are the team Steelheads fans despise most, but think about it: 12 meetings last season, a conference final against each other, Adam Huxley jumped from Stockton to Idaho, and the mere fact that EVERY game these two teams play is entertaining… That all stands for something. From a broadcaster’s perspective, I even feel like I have a little extra jump when Stockton is the opposition.
KEYS TONIGHT
In talking to a few members of the Idaho Steelheads over the early part of the season, and Head Coach Hardy Sauter last night on the Bud Light Idaho Steelheads Show (KTIK 1350-AM; T-TH, 6:00 PM), a high-tempo first period is the key to a Steelheads win; especially against a talented, hard-hitting Stockton team. Catch all of tonight’s action live at Qwest Arena, or on KTIK or Live on Cable Channel 17 tonight if you can’t make it to the game.
THE QUESTIONABLE “ANSWER”
Basketball- not baseball- always throws me curveballs. Allen Iverson- one of the most talented players the current generation witnessed- was “Not ready” the other night; he was supposed to make his debut in the Turkish league. No offense to the fans of the Turkish hoops league, but Iverson is 17th on the NBA’s All-Time scoring list. Get out there, Allen! I’m sure you can handle it.
DON’T HURT THE NEW BALLPARK!
Justin Morneau and some of his Twins teammates want the fences moved in a the one-year old Target Field, and the team has announced a multi-million dollar renovation project. Why? I witnessed this years ago as a Detroit Tigers fan. Are pitchers tapping out to the “Year of the Pitcher” that quickly?
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