The Idaho Steelheads closed out the ECHL's western conference with a 5-1 victory over the Toledo Walleye in the final match of the series on May 27.
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This was the first time in 13 years that the Steelheads have been named the Western Conference Champions, and the Idaho team has now punched their ticket to the ECHL's Kelly Cup Finals.
For the first time In 13 years.. Western Conference Champions!!!!! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/1p9MeUGI3b
— Idaho Steelheads (@Steelheads) May 28, 2023
Steelheads Defenseman Player of the Year, Owen Headrick, called the win just another step forward for this tight-knit team.
“It’s awesome, we’re a really close group and we all love each other,” said Headrick. “This season has been a blast so far, but we’re not going to stop now you know, we’ve got one more to go and that’s the end goal for us.”
The Newfoundland Growlers and Florida Everblades are currently tied 2-2 in their series for the Eastern Conference Finals, but no matter who wins the Steelheads will be there to face the challenge for the championship.
