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Utah Grizzlies: Grizz advance to conference finals

RH | 7:47 a.m. May 5, 2008

GREAT GAME! The boys played a solid, complete game, scoring first and never looked back. It was one of the best games I have seen by this team in a long time. Keep up the hard work, ON TO THE CUP!

Anonymous | 7:53 a.m. May 5, 2008

Wow..awesome! Would anyone have picked them to advance two rounds in the playoffs??

Gretzky | 8:12 a.m. May 5, 2008

Way to go Grizzlies!!! outstanding!!!

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Rachael | 8:20 a.m. May 5, 2008

Congratulations Grizzlies! Great effort by both teams during this series and kudos to Victoria for fighting to the end. The Grizzlies seem to have found their mojo. Beyond their talent (which they always had) and will (which they sometimes had), they seem to have a new, amazing on-ice vision, awareness and ability to set up plays that is burning up opposing goaltenders' lamps.
The boys were gracious to the giddy fans (including this one) celebrating outside the arena, stopping to chat, take pics, sign autographs and hug little kids. I'm sure they were tired and hungry, but it was appreciated.
We can't wait to yell ourselves hoarse during the next round!

Fan | 9:35 a.m. May 5, 2008

Great job to the grizzles. The Wranglers are on a path of destruction. Best of luck to both teams.

Grizzkb | 10:00 a.m. May 5, 2008

What a Great Series and to finish it off at home with three wins in a row was the best. I really think this is the best team we have had in such a long time I am excited to see what happens in the next round. Vegas is a great team and I think they will be one of the hardest teams to beat but I believe that if our team comes out playing like they have been and playing as a whole team then we can beat them. What a great group of guys this year to they are all so nice off the ice and that makes it even better to come out and support this great team. Good luck on the next round guys can't wait for you to return home for more games.

ECHL FAN | 12:57 p.m. May 5, 2008

Congrats but the Grizzles don't stand a chance against Las Vegas' high powered team.

Steve | 2:16 p.m. May 5, 2008

No, they don't.

On the other hand, they didn't stand a chance against Victoria. And they didn't stand much of a chance against Fresno either. So, we'll see. As I've said before, it depends on which team shows up. Admittedly Utah v Las Vegas is the ECHL equivalent of Jazz v Lakers, but this playoff season has been nuts, and anything can happen.

Hockey rules | 3:59 p.m. May 5, 2008

Vegas has been in the ECHL "much longer?" It's only their fifth season in the Coast. It's not like we're talking two teams with rich histories here. That said, should be an entertaining series. I'll go with Vegas in six.

marc | 4:30 p.m. May 5, 2008

Go Grizz! Since my home team was swept and knowing Burtie gotta root for the Grizz!!

Wranglers Year!! | 5:07 p.m. May 5, 2008

Yes, Utah played their hearts out to beat a better Victoria team, but facts are facts, Vegas was 10-1 against Utah during the regular season. Numbers like that aren't a fluke. For Utah to win a best of 7 series here will take a miracle or half of the Wrangler team getting hurt.

Wrangler Fan | 11:38 p.m. May 5, 2008

Can't wait for the series to begin.
Can't think of two teams I would rather see play each other for the Conference title, plus the logistics of seeing all the games is GREAT!
Happy that the Grizzlys put an end to Victoria's season.

See you in UT on the 15th! Or, if you all make it to Vegas on the 12th.

Jeffrey LV | 3:52 a.m. May 6, 2008

Way to go Utah. That said, I hope my beloved Las Vegas Wranglers win in the next round. Utah is a worthy and dangerous foe and may the best team win and go on to win the Kelly Cup.

All that aside, I'm going to pour money into the SLC economy by going to your home games in my Wranglers jersey, but staying at your motels, eating your food, and buying tickets to your game.

You've done the same. May the best team win.

Julie | 2:52 p.m. May 6, 2008

My beloved Wranglers team has been through a lot during the playoffs so far. That being said, who could not be impressed by the Grizzlies? It has been unpredictable and I anticipate our next round of games.

saltydawg | 3:32 p.m. May 6, 2008

vegas played a utah team with alot of call ups.This time the grizz are ready for the wranglers. Good will defeat evil in 6 games

Phoenix Cougar | 7:54 p.m. May 6, 2008

Where is my little Ty Ty? I miss him so much! Haskins is the best player on and off the ice!! MUAH!

LC | 9:11 p.m. May 8, 2008

No one summed up the Grizzlies' amazing performance during these playoffs better than their opponents. As the Victoria players put it, the Grizzlies were "relentless" and "consistent" and just "kept coming and coming and coming" with a new determination that showed in their eyes. Those are the Grizzlies that can take the National Conference. I look forward to seeing them in action.

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