Idaho Steelheads

ECHL: Kansas City Mavericks vs Idaho Steelheads Series Recap

Wednesday, December 6th, began the first three-game series between the Mavericks and the Steelheads in Kansas City. The two teams began the series as solid frontrunners in the ECHL Western Conference points standings, with Idaho atop the standings at 31 points and Kansas City trailing by one at 30 points. The Kansas City Mavericks were […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rapid City Rush Re-Sign Former Captain Kenton Helgesen

Today, the Rapid City Rush announced that former captain and defenseman Kenton Helgesen has been re-signed. Last season with the Rush, Helgesen was only able to play in 41 games before his season was ended early with a lower-body injury. Through those 41 games, Helgesen had zero goals and 14 assists for 14 points. He […]

ECHL: Adirondack Thunder Sign Zach Walker

The Adirondack Thunder have announced that they have signed Zach Walker for the 2023-24 season. The Idaho native comes to the Thunder after spending the past two seasons with the Idaho Steelhead as he’s put 16 goals and 25 assists in 119 games along with 130 PIMS, of which 90 came last season; he added […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Bring Back Dakota Raabe

It was announced on August 14th, 2023, that the Utah Grizzlies are bringing back fan favorite Dakota Raabe. Going into his third season with Utah, Raabe has been a huge contributor since joining the team late in the 2021-22 season. Last season, Raabe played in 55 games while tallying 36 points (11G, 25A). Raabe, a […]

ECHL: Reading Royals to Face Idaho Steelheads for the Third Time in Team History

This upcoming season will mark the third time in Reading Royal’s history that they will face the Idaho Steelheads of the Mountain Division. Back in the 2016-17 season, Reading faced Idaho for a three-game series, all of which were played on the road. The Royals lost two of their three games against Idaho with a […]

Allen Americans Bring Back Colby McAuley for the 2023-24 Season

The Allen Americans have announced that Colby McAuley will be playing with the Americans for the 2023-24 season. The 2023-24 season will be McAuley’s fifth season with the Allen Americans. In the 2022-23 season with the Americans, McAuley played in 38 games, where he had 11 goals and 23 assists for 34 points. He had […]

ECHL: History of the Alaska Aces

The Alaska Aces were one of the league’s most successful franchises, winning three Kelly Cup titles, and adding five Brabham Cup championships, including being the only team to go back-to-back-to-back-to-back. In addition, the Alaska Aces added eight division championships and four conference titles. Today we will talk about the history of the Alaska Aces. The […]