Idaho does not renew Sauter's contract

(Boise, ID) ? The Idaho Steelheads announced Wednesday that the team has not renewed the contract of Hardy Sauter and will begin the search for a new Head Coach immediately. ?We appreciate the time and energy that Hardy put in to represent us over the past two seasons,? Idaho Steelheads President Eric Trapp said. ?He?s a good man with a good family and we wish him the best going forward.? Sauter coached the team for two seasons, helping the Steelheads reach the ECHL?s Western Conference Semifinals in each campaign. His two-year record was 63-59-22 during the regular season. He was the third Head Coach in the ECHL era, following John Olver and Derek Laxdal. The team will provide no further comment on the subject.