Spokane tries to bounce back from its first loss when it takes on Utah tonight in Salt Lake City, the Shock's fifth road game in seven outings.

It's a key game, as the West Division standings show: Spokane 5-1, Arizona 5-1, San Jose 3-2 and Utah 2-3. Spokane is coming off a disappointing loss to Tampa Bay, Arizona is on the road to face No. 1 Jacksonville (6-0). San Jose, which appears to be back on track with Russ Michna at quarterback, entertains 1-4 Cleveland.

Here's my game preview and one from the Salt Lake Tribune. Utah has signed ex-Blaze and Boise State kicker Kyle Brotzman.