Idaho releases 2010-2011 schedule

(Boise, ID) ? Less than a week after the conclusion of the Kelly Cup Finals, the Idaho Steelheads have unveiled their schedule for the 2010-2011 season. The reigning National Conference champions begin the 72-game slate at home, hosting the Victoria Salmon Kings on Friday, October 15. Stockton, the team that Idaho defeated to win the conference title, makes its only visit to Qwest Arena for a three-game weekend set on November 10, 12, and 13. Alaska, Idaho?s long-time rival dating back to when the two teams played in the WCHL, makes two trips to Boise. The first is December 2, 3, and 4 and the second is February 18-19. Both trips have Friday-Saturday home dates. One scheduling quirk is that the Steelheads don?t face the Ontario Reign ? the only National Conference team to have a winning record against Idaho last season ? until February 1. The two teams then play ten times in the season?s final two months. All 36 of Idaho's home games begin at 7:10 PM at Qwest Arena in downtown Boise.Number of match-ups per team in 2010-2011: Victoria Salmon Kings 13 Utah Grizzlies 12 Stockton Thunder 11 Ontario Reign, Bakersfield Condors 10 Alaska Aces 9 Las Vegas Wranglers 7 Ticket plans for the 2010-2011 season are available right now, starting at just $275 per seat for all 36 home games during the regular season. Partial-season plans are also available. Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 for more information.