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On March 12,
1997
Idaho named it's first WCHL
professional hockey team
the "Idaho Steelheads".
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Construction of the B of A Centre
was well underway on May 3, 1997. |
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Albertsons
sponsored
Zamboni, named the
"Alboni" was unveiled
on August 9, 1997. |
October 17, 1997 the puck was dropped
by Boise mayor Brent Coles and Idaho
governor Phil Batt & the first ever WCHL
game in Idaho was underway. Idaho
defeated the San Diego Gulls 7-3. |
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