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History Of The ECHL: Idaho Steelheads
When Did They Come to Be? In 1996, the professional ice hockey team in Idaho officially became known as the Steelheads. They were in the West Coast Hockey League until 2003 when they officially became a part of the ECHL. Their original logo was chosen in a contest, one that involved many of the state’s […]
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ECHL: Reading Royals Making Moves
Reading Royals’ Coach James Henry has started making moves this week trading off forward Alec Butcher to the Tulsa Oilers for forward Tag Bertuzzi. Alec Butcher has made his move to Tulsa from Reading after playing his entire season last year with the Royals. During that time, Butcher scored a total of 21 goals and […]
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ECHL: Grizzlies Gobble Up Growlers
The Utah Grizzlies hosted the Newfoundland Growlers in the first game of a 3-game set at the Maverik Center as Trent Miner for Utah and Luke Cavallin for the Growlers got the start in goal. Some very notable scratches in this game were Todd Skirving and James Melindy for the Growlers, and Dylan Fitze of […]
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Rapid City Rush Look to Build off Momentum From Their Road Series Wins
The Rapid City Rush are back home this week to host the Idaho Steelheads after spending last week on the road. Last Week Last week, the Rush traveled to Wichita to face the Wichita Thunder in a three game series. The Rush lost 4-2 on Friday night, but then they won 3-2 Saturday night and […]
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Grizzlies Add Aragon, Face Growlers
Tonight the Utah Grizzlies host the Newfoundland Growlers for the first game of a 3-game series. This will be the fourth meeting between the two squads as the teams played their first ever series against each other back in 2019, as the Growlers won the first game, as Joseph Duszak won the game in overtime. […]
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ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Make Deals With Jacksonville and Rapid City
The Cincinnati Cyclones had a busy Monday as they completed two trades: one with the Jacksonville Icemen and another with the Rapid City Rush, both for future considerations. Cincinnati’s deal with Rapid City sent forward James Hardie to the Rush. Hardie has had a strong start in his first full season in the ECHL, putting […]
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ECHL: Rapid City Rush Look to Continue Their Road Win Streak in Wichita
The Rapid City Rush are back on the road to take on the Wichita Thunder and are looking to find their footing after a disappointing weekend at home. Last Weekend The Rush entered the weekend 0-1-1 at home and were coming off a decent road trip where they went 2-2 against the Kansas City Mavericks […]
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ECHL: Grizzlies Bears Ain’t Scared Of A Little Thunder
Utah Grizzlies Celebrate a Memorable Weekend with Pooch On The Pond and Veterans Day Tribute The Utah Grizzlies put on a show-stopping display of hockey and community engagement over the weekend as they hosted the Wichita Thunder. The team orchestrated two special events, Pooch On The Pond and a tribute to Veterans Day, creating an […]
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Rapid City Rush Look to Get Their First Home Wins of the 2023-24 ECHL Season
The Rapid City Rush faced off against the Kansas City Mavericks and Tulsa Oilers last week, and now, they will be welcoming the Oilers to the Black Hills for a three game series. Last Week The Rush entered last week on a two game losing streak and unfortunately extended that streak to four games when […]
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ECHL: Wichita Thunder Forward Kelly Bent Suspended Two Games
The ECHL has announced that Witcita Thunder forward Kelly Bent has been suspended two games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions during Wednesday’s game vs Idaho Steelheads. Bent, who was originally hit by Nick Canade on a hit that Bent thought was a penalty, would go back and blindside Canade and would be […]
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