The Allen Americans began their Southern Conference Semi-Final matchup against the Laredo Bucks at the Allen EVent Center last Friday. There were lots of firsts to be had in the game, as it was the franchise’s first experience in the post-season. Here are just a few of them: First Postseason Game – March 26,...
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The ECHL named Idaho Steelheads goalie Richard Bachman and forward Evan Barlow to the ECHL All-Rookie team today. Bachman, a Dallas Stars prospect, is 22-7-3 this year, splitting time with Idaho’s other netminder, Rejean Beauchemin. Bachman leads the league in GAA (2.26) and is tied for the league lead in shutouts this season with...
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ANCHORAGE, AK- Mark Derlago set a new Steelheads record for goals in an ECHL season with his 40th, and Richard Bachman picked up his fourth shutout of his rookie season as the Idaho Steelheads (48-16-5) blanked the Alaska Aces (33-28-8) 2-0 in Anchorage tonight. The Steelheads and Aces battled to a scoreless tie after...
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LAREDO, Texas – The Allen Americans dominated the Laredo Bucks 4-1 on the road to take a 2-1 lead in the Conference Semifinals. The lead is the first series lead in franchise history for the expansion club. For the first time in the series, Allen kept Laredo off the board in the opening period....
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The Idaho Steelheads have added two players from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks. Defenseman Dustin Molle and forward Brandon Knelsen have been added to the Idaho Steelheads roster and are expected to skate for the team when it plays the Alaska Aces in Anchorage Tuesday night. Steelheads head coach Derek Laxdal announced Molle, 24, has...
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This last week, the Steelheads returned home and hosted the Victoria Salmon Kings for three games (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). Despite outscoring the S-Kings 10-2 in the three games, Idaho was unable to come up with the sweep, dropping a 1-0 game to Victoria on Friday. To start the series on Wednesday, the Steelheads...
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Chicago, IL – The Texas Stars (43-24-3-4, 93 Points) defeated the Chicago Wolves (46-21-1-6, 99 points) 5-0 on Sunday in front of 9,816 fans at the Allstate Arena. Texas goalie Brent Krahn (16-3-0) stopped 36 Chicago shots for his fifth shutout this season and five different goal scorers helped Texas secure its first Calder...
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Grand Rapids, MI – The Texas Stars (42-24-3-4, 91 Points) defeated the Grand Rapids Griffins (31-35-3-4, 69 points) 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday night in front of 10,503 fans at Van Andel Arena. Stars forwards Colton Sceviour, Perttu Lindgren and Travis Morin scored in the shootout, while goalie Matt Climie stopped all three...
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The Allen Americans didn’t have long to shake off the funk from their series-opening loss on Friday to the Laredo Bucks. The two teams hit the ice again on Saturday night, with the Americans seeking their first playoff win in franchise history. Despite Laredo’s nine power play opportunities, the Americans were able to hold...
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The Idaho Steelheads claimed their first-ever Brabham Cup championship on Friday, thanks to a loss by Kalamazoo in overtime against Wheeling. The Brabham Cup is awarded to the team who finishes the regular season with the most points in the ECHL. The recipient is guaranteed home-ice advantage throughout its participation in the Kelly Cup...
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