Idaho Steelheads

History of the ECHL

The ECHL is a minor professional ice hockey league that operates in the United States and Canada. The league was founded in 1988 as the East Coast Hockey League but would be rebranded as the ECHL in 2003, and it has since grown into one of the premier minor leagues in North America. In this […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Win 2023 Kelly Cup

Estero- The Florida Everblades have won their second consecutive Kelly Cup Championship and became just the fifth team in ECHL history to win it in back-to-back seasons as they defeated the Idaho Steelheads in game four of the Kelly Cup Finals by a score of 4-3. Florida came out fast and were all over the […]

ECHL: Cam Johnson Ties Kelly Cup Playoff Shutout Record as Everblades Take 3-0 Lead

ESTERO- The Florida Everblades are now just one win away from lifting the Kelly Cup after a 1-0 win on Friday night in their first home game since May 22nd. Florida came out firing in the opening minutes, giving the Steelheads everything they could handle. Still, Remi Poirer, in his first ECHL start since February […]

ECHL: Florida Everblades Win a Physical Game 2 to Take Commanding Series Lead; 2-0

First Period: Just when you think that the Everblades could up their game a bit, they do just that flawlessly. After Florida’s incredible win, it’s no surprise at all that Game 2 would bring in a lot of physical tension and aggression. Not even thirty seconds into tonight’s game, the two teams had themselves a […]

ECHL Kelly Cup Preview: Florida Everblades and Idaho Steelheads Battle for The Kelly Cup

Playoff Promises: Both the Florida Everblades and the Idaho Steelheads have fought incredibly hard this postseason. The Steelheads’ direct opponents were the Utah Grizzlies, the Allen Americans, and the Toledo Walleye. The Everblades have faced the South Carolina Stingrays, Jacksonville Icemen, and Newfoundland Growlers. The two will face each other in this year’s Kelly Cup […]

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Win in Toledo, Lead Series 3-1

The Idaho Steelheads found a way to block out the electric atmosphere of 8,300 fans at Toledo’s Huntington Center to defeat the Walleye. Despite a late push from Toledo, Idaho was able to prevail. John Lethemon was in goal for Toledo, and Adam Scheel for Idaho. Toledo was able to get by Scheel first to […]

ECHL: Rapid City Rush 2023-24 Schedule Preview

The Rapid City Rush 2023-24 season schedule has officially been announced. In the upcoming season, there will be a lot of familiar faces back in the Black Hills, but there are a few new(er) faces that the Rush will see this upcoming season. October The Rapid City Rush will start their season on the road […]

ECHL: The Toledo Walleye Make a Splash Back in the Pond, Cut Series Lead 2-1

In front of a sell-out crowd of 8,300 fans at the Huntington Center, the Toledo Walleye were able to slash a two-game drought to win their first game of the Western Conference Finals series in miraculous comeback fashion. In the net for Toledo was Sebastian Cossa, and for Idaho, Adam Scheel. Toledo came out with […]

Report: A Sleepover In The ECHL Western Conference Final

The Toledo Walleye have dropped their first two games on the road to the Idaho Steelheads in the Western Conference Finals, the Steelheads have been playing some good hockey, and Adam Scheel has been a brick wall the last three games. However, it was discovered yesterday that the Walleye had less than ideal sleeping situations […]

ECHL: Adam Scheel Stifles Toledo Walleye Again, Take 2-0 Lead in the Western Conference Finals

Sunday afternoon’s tilt between the Idaho Steelheads and the Toledo Walleye looked similar to game one from Saturday night. Both teams got their fair share of chances, but Adam Scheel and John Lethemon stood tall for the Steelheads and Walleye, respectively. Lethemon, who won the Goaltender of the Year Award, got his first start of […]