BOISE, ID
The Idaho Steelheads (@Steelheads), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars (@DallasStars), are back home this week to face off with the Rapid City Rush.
This week's games
- Wednesday, November 4 vs. Rapid City | 7:10 p.m. MT
- Friday, November 6 vs. Rapid City | 7:10 p.m. MT
- Saturday, November 7 vs. Rapid City | 7:10 p.m. MT
Last week's games
Thursday, October 29
Allen 3
Idaho 2
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An early morning matinee saw the Steelheads drop the first game of the weekend by a single goal. Idaho built a 2-0 edge on goals by Kale Howarth and Lee Lapid before Mathieu De St. Phalle and Riley Kidney evened the score with goals late in the second period and early in the third. After killing two penalties already in the final frame, Idaho allowed the game-winner on their third penalty kill as Miko Matikka notched a power-play tally with 24 seconds remaining to lift Allen to the victory.
Friday, October 30
Allen 4
Idaho 1
Friday's game offered no reprieve for Idaho, as the Steelheads fell 4-1 for their fourth consecutive loss. The Americans jumped out to the lead on Friday, getting the icebreaker from Noel Nordh at 15:37 of the opening period, before doubling their lead 51 seconds into the middle frame on a tally by Riley Kidney. Jordan Steinmetz was sprung on an outlet pass from John Driscoll to get the Steelheads on the board later in the frame, but a late second-period goal by Matikka put the Americans back ahead by two. Sam Lipkin added another mark for Allen in the third period as the Americans rolled to a 4-1 win.
2026-27 Mountain Division standings
1. Tulsa Oilers (6 GP, 5-1-0-0, 10 pts, .833%)
2. Rapid City Rush (7 GP, 5-2-0-0, 10 pts, .714%)
3. Tahoe Knight Monsters (8 GP, 4-3-1-0, 9 pts, .563%)
4. Allen Americans (6 GP, 4-2-0-0, 8 pts, .667%)
5. Idaho Steelheads (7 GP, 3-2-1-0, 7 pts, .583%)
6. Wichita Thunder (6 GP, 3-2-1-0, 7 pts, .583%)
7. Kansas City Mavericks (8 GP, 3-5-0-0, 6 pts, .375%)
8. New Mexico Goatheads (8 GP, 1-4-3-0, 5 pts, .313%)
Shining Steelheads
- Ty Pelton-Byce leads the Steelheads with eight points (1G, 7A) through the first seven games of the season.
- John Driscoll made his ECHL debut on Thursday and registered his first ECHL point with an assist on Friday of last week.
- Liam Malmquist is tied for third in the ECHL with 31 shots on goal.
Team notes
Steelheads skid
The Steelheads suffered their fourth consecutive loss last Friday at Allen, dropping all four games across the last two weeks against the Americans. The Steelheads now sit at 3-2-1-0 heading into this week's action against Rapid City, chasing their first win since opening weekend. Idaho has been outscored 16-8 over its four-game losing streak.
Season debuts
Last weekend saw three Steelheads make their season debut, as forwards Luke Mylymok and Jens Richards played in both games against Allen, as well as defenseman John Driscoll, who made his ECHL debut on Thursday. The Steelheads have worked several reserve players into the fold this season, with Grant Silianoff serving as the only rostered player to have not appeared in the regular season as he recovers from an injury sustained in the preseason.
Momentum shifters
Of the seven goals that the Steelheads allowed last week in Allen, four were scored in either the first or last minute of their respective period. On Thursday, Riley Kidney and Miko Matikka bookended the third period with an early and late tally in the frame, while on Friday Kidney struck 51 seconds into the middle frame and Matikka scored with 42 seconds left in that same period, providing major momentum shifts for the Americans over last week's action.
Trends
- The Steelheads have lost four straight games after a series sweep over New Mexico to begin the season.
- Idaho was outshot 27-6 over the third period in last week's two games.
- The Steelheads have now been outshot 85-57 in third periods this season.
Active statistical leaders
Goals: Liam Malmquist, Jaxon Fuder and Kale Howarth (3)
Assists: Ty Pelton-Byce (7)
Points: Ty Pelton-Byce (8)
Plus/minus: Jade Miller (+3)
PIMs: Charlie Dodero (14)
PPGs: Liam Malmquist and Kale Howarth (2)
GWGs: Liam Malmquist (2)
Shots: Liam Malmquist (31)
Wins: Jake Barczewski (2)
GAA: Jake Barczewski (2.03)
SV%: Jake Barczewski (.932)
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