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The Idaho Steelheads is a professional ice hockey team located in Boise, Idaho, and is a member of the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). They were founded in 1996 as an expansion team and have since become one of the most successful teams in the ECHL with numerous division titles, conference championships, and an ECHL Kelly Cup championship in 2004.

The Steelheads play their games at the CenturyLink Arena in downtown Boise, a 5,000-seat arena that opened in 1997. They have a strong fan base, with the highest average attendance out of all the ECHL teams for the 2019-2020 season.

The team’s name, “Steelheads,” comes from a type of trout that is native to the region’s lakes and rivers, and is a popular game fish. The team’s logo reflects this with a stylized Steelhead fish in their signature blue and copper colors.

The Idaho Steelheads are the affiliate team of the Dallas Stars of the NHL (National Hockey League) and the Texas Stars of the AHL (American Hockey League). This partnership allows for player development and promotion, as well as talent sharing between the teams. Many former Steelheads players have gone on to play in the NHL and other professional leagues.

The team’s success on the ice is due to a strong coaching staff and talented players. In the 2019-2020 season, the Steelheads were led by head coach Everett Sheen and assistant coaches Neil Graham and Matt Thomas. Some notable players on the team have included: Ralph Intranuovo, Scott Burt, and Les Reaney, all of whom have had their jerseys retired by the team.

Overall, the Idaho Steelheads are a prominent and successful hockey team with a large and loyal fan base. With a strong history of winning and player development, they continue to be a top contender in the ECHL.