What league does Idaho Steelheads play in?

Idaho Steelheads play in the ECHL.

When was Idaho Steelheads founded?

Idaho Steelheads was founded in 1996 in Boise, ID, USA, USA.

Where is Idaho Steelheads based?

Idaho Steelheads is based in Boise, ID, USA.

Who is the head coach of Idaho Steelheads?

The head coach of Idaho Steelheads is Derek Laxdal.

What arena does Idaho Steelheads play in?

Idaho Steelheads play their home games at CenturyLink Arena Boise in Boise, ID, USA.

What are the team colors of Idaho Steelheads?

The team colors of Idaho Steelheads are Black + Silver + White.

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2009-2010 Idaho Steelheads Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#31	Richard Bachman (G)	38	1987	Salt Lake City, UT, USA	5'10"	174	L
	#32	Réjean Beauchemin (G)	41	1985	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Dennis Cook (G)	56	1970	Long Beach, CA, USA	5'8"	185	R
		Tony Davenport (G)	40	1986	Boise, ID, USA	6'0"	174	R
		Darrel McConkie (G)	51	1975	Salt Lake City, UT, USA	5'10"	216	L
		Doug Melvin (G)	63	1963	NY, USA	5'8"	165	L
		Kurtis Mucha (G)	37	1989	Sherwood Park, AB, CAN	6'2"	185	L
	#1	Kevin Nastiuk (G)	40	1985	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'1"	181	L
		Jon Olthuis (G)	40	1985	Neerlandia, AB, CAN	6'3"	187	R
		Jay Stevens (G)	53	1973	UT, USA	6'2"	201	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#3	Brett Blatchford (D)	40	1986	Temperance, MI, USA	5'11"	190	L
	#24	Aaron Dawson (D)	41	1985	Peoria, IL, USA	6'5"	218	L
	#26	Dustin Friesen (D)"A"	43	1983	Waldheim, SK, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#2	Ryan Funk (D)	37	1989	Morden, MB, CAN	6'0"	176	R
	#2	Cody Lampl (D)	40	1986	Ketchum, ID, USA	5'10"	192	R
	#13	Trevor Ludwig (D)	41	1985	Colleyville, TX, USA	6'1"	209	L
	#30	Aaron MacKenzie (D)	45	1981	Terrace Bay, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	L
	#3	Brad Miller (D/F)	40	1986	Alpharetta, GA, USA	5'10"	170	R
	#17	Brendan Milnamow (D)	40	1986	Wilton, CT, USA	6'3"	194	L
	#24	Dustin Molle (D)	40	1985	Anchorage, AK, USA	6'2"	212	L
	#8	Guillaume Monast (D)	38	1988	Longueuil, QC, CAN	6'2"	201	R
	#23	Steve Oleksy (D)	40	1986	Chesterfield Township, MI, USA	6'0"	187	R
	#26	Kyle Radke (D)	41	1985	Bashaw, AB, CAN	5'11"	187	L
	#23	Matt Sorteberg (D)	40	1986	Anoka, MN, USA	6'1"	174	R
	#24	Mike Stuart (D)	44	1981	Rochester, MN, USA	6'0"	194	R
	#7	Weston Tardy (D)	42	1983	Duluth, MN, USA	5'11"	185	R
	#6	Riley Weselowski (D)	41	1985	Pilot Mound, MB, CAN	6'0"	192	R
FORWARDS
	#3	Patrick Asselin (C/LW)	38	1987	Peterborough, ON, CAN	5'11"	183	L
	#20	Evan Barlow (LW)	40	1985	Strathmore, AB, CAN	5'8"	172	L
	#10	Mark Derlago (LW)	40	1986	Brandon, MB, CAN	6'0"	198	L
	#30	Kevin DeVergilio (C)	39	1986	Sterling Heights, MI, USA	6'0"	185	R
		John-Scott Dickson (LW)	42	1984	North York, ON, CAN	6'3"	214	R
	#16	Marty Flichel (RW/C)	50	1976	Hodgeville, SK, CAN	5'11"	194	R
	#3	Luke Gazdic (LW)	36	1989	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'4"	225	L
	#21	Adam Huxley (LW)	42	1983	Wainwright, AB, CAN	6'0"	201	L
	#6	Geoff Irwin (LW)	41	1985	Victoria, BC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
	#26	Brandon Knelsen (RW)	38	1987	Three Hills, AB, CAN	5'10"	181	R
	#13	Sergei Korostin (RW/LW)	36	1989	Prokopyevsk, RUS	5'10"	201	L
	#11	Brandon Kushniruk (RW)	40	1985	Hudson Bay, SK, CAN	6'0"	190	R
	#14	Mark McCutcheon (C)	42	1984	Ithaca, NY, USA	6'1"	194	R
	#6	Todd McIlrath (LW)	40	1986	Northville, MI, USA	5'9"	176	L
	#19	Matt McKnight (C)	42	1984	Halkirk, AB, CAN	6'1"	196	R
	#13	Kael Mouillierat (C/LW)	38	1987	Edmonton, AB, CAN	6'0"	187	L
	#28	Michael Neal (LW)	37	1989	Whitby, ON, CAN	6'2"	187	L
	#13	Michael Olson (C)	42	1984	Tidsdale, SK, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#15	Ashton Rome (RW/LW)	40	1985	Nesbitt, MB, CAN	6'2"	216	R
	#9	Tyler Spurgeon (C)	40	1986	Edmonton, AB, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#27	John Swanson (LW)	40	1985	St. Cloud, MN, USA	5'11"	174	L
	#26	Zack Torquato (C)	37	1989	Sault Ste. Marie, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	R
	#3	Mathieu Tousignant (C)	36	1989	St-Étienne-de-Lauzon, QC, CAN	6'0"	187	L

Position: G: 9, D: 14, F: 17Av Age: 26.03 yearsAv Ht: 6'0"Av Wt: 190 lbsCompare with other teams »

2009-2010 Idaho Steelheads Staff

Head CoachDerek Laxdal
Team ManagerBarbra Herman
Athletic TrainerJason Switzer
Dir. of BroadcastingDoug Plagens
Dir. of Hockey OperationsDerek Laxdal
Dir. of Media RelationsWill Hoenike
Equipment ManagerKhris Bestel
Franchise OwnerBill Waller
PresidentEric Trapp
Vice PresidentMichael DiPalma

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2009-2010 Idaho Steelheads Captains

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Idaho Steelheads Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Black + Silver + White
Town: Boise, ID, USA Map
Founded: 1996

2009-2010 Idaho Steelheads Roster Facts

Nationalities

28 players
21 players
1 player

Experience

Idaho Steelheads: 1 807 GP
NHL: 8 GP
HockeyAllsvenskan: 74 GP
Czechia: 29 GP
AHL: 1 467 GP
DEL: 4 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Dallas Stars (NHL)
Texas Stars (AHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: CenturyLink Arena Boise
Location: Boise, ID, USA
Capacity: 5 006
Construction Year: 1997

Idaho Steelheads Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
04/29/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Allen Americans	3 - 6	ECHL
04/28/2026 01:10 AM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Allen Americans	5 - 1	ECHL
04/26/2026 10:10 PM UTC	Idaho Steelheads	Allen Americans	3 - 4 (OT 64:06)	ECHL
04/25/2026 12:10 AM UTC	Allen Americans	Idaho Steelheads	4 - 2	ECHL
04/24/2026 12:10 AM UTC	Allen Americans	Idaho Steelheads	5 - 1	ECHL

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Idaho Steelheads History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2025-2026	ECHL	72	42	23	-	-	7	251	219	91	1.26	3	Division Semifinal loss
2024-2025	ECHL	72	37	25	-	-	10	251	231	84	1.17	5	Did not make playoffs
2023-2024	ECHL	72	48	20	-	-	4	303	242	100	1.39	2	Division Final loss
2022-2023	ECHL	72	58	11	-	-	3	290	153	119	1.65	1	Final loss
2021-2022	ECHL	72	36	33	-	-	3	216	191	75	1.04	5	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019-2020	ECHL	61	36	18	-	-	7	168	155	79	1.3	2	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	41	25	-	-	6	241	203	88	1.22	2	Division Final loss
2017-2018	ECHL	72	44	20	-	-	8	244	188	96	1.33	2	Division Final loss
2016-2017	ECHL	72	43	22	-	-	7	234	206	93	1.29	3	Division Semifinal loss
2015-2016	ECHL	72	38	24	-	-	10	203	187	86	1.19	2	Conference QF loss
2014-2015	ECHL	72	48	18	-	-	6	258	187	102	1.42	1	Division Semifinal loss
2013-2014	ECHL	72	39	26	-	-	7	223	212	85	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	ECHL	72	45	20	-	-	7	262	198	97	1.35	2	Conference Final loss
2011-2012	ECHL	72	31	32	-	-	9	194	236	71	0.99	4	Conference SF loss
2010-2011	ECHL	72	32	27	-	-	13	225	217	77	1.07	2	Conference SF loss
2009-2010	ECHL	72	48	17	-	-	7	260	191	103	1.43	1	Final loss
2008-2009	ECHL	72	44	24	-	-	4	224	186	92	1.28	2	Division Semifinal loss
2007-2008	ECHL	72	40	22	-	-	10	224	183	90	1.25	2	Conference QF loss
2006-2007	ECHL	72	42	24	-	-	6	240	208	90	1.25	2	Champion
2005-2006	ECHL	72	43	21	-	-	8	268	221	94	1.31	3	Division Semifinal loss
2004-2005	ECHL	72	42	23	-	-	7	223	183	91	1.26	3	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	ECHL	72	40	23	-	-	9	219	208	89	1.24	3	Champion
2002-2003	WCHL	72	52	16	-	-	4	267	186	108	1.5	1	Semifinal loss
2001-2002	WCHL	72	47	17	-	-	8	288	213	102	1.42	1	Final loss
2000-2001	WCHL	72	47	21	-	-	4	293	244	98	1.36	1	Final loss
1999-2000	WCHL	72	31	36	-	-	5	287	300	67	0.93	4	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	WCHL	71	31	34	-	-	6	265	298	68	0.96	4	Conference SF loss
1997-1998	WCHL	64	27	30	-	-	7	253	275	61	0.95	3	Conference SF loss

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Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia

2022-12-17 - Lance Galbraith (#71) jersey retirement