ECHL Idaho Steelheads

John Olver Named WCHL Coach Of The Year

Published on April 4, 2002 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


Boise, ID. – For the fourth time in seven seasons John Olver has been honored as the WCHL's Coach of the Year. Olver won or shared the award three consecutive times between 1998-2000. Olver has led the Steelheads to a 47-16-7 record this season, a team record 101 points and the first Founders Cup in franchise history. The Steelheads wrap up the regular season on the road with a Friday night game in Fresno and a Saturday night game in Bakersfield. The Steelheads open the Larry Miller Subaru Mitsubishi Taylor Cup Playoffs on April 12th and 13th at the BofA Centre versus Anchorage. For Tickets call 331-8497 (TIXS).

In his first season in Idaho, Olver led the Steelheads to a 47-21-4 record and a trip to the 2001 Taylor Cup Finals. The squad set franchise best records for wins (47), points (98), home wins (27) and road wins (20). This season the Steelheads set new franchise records with 29 home wins, tying a WCHL record, points with 101 and also tied the second longest streak in league history with an 18-game home win streak.

"It is an honor to be named Coach of the Year," said Olver. "This award really belongs to the players. They are the ones who went out paid the price night in and night out. It is a tribute to their success."

Past Winners Of WCHL Coach of the Year Award

2000-2001 Blaine Moore, Fresno Falcons Kirk Tomlinson, Colorado Gold Kings
1999-2000 John Olver, Tacoma Sabercats
1998-1999 John Olver, Tacoma Sabercats
1997-1998 John Olver, Tacoma Sabercats Steve Martinson, San Diego Gulls
1996-1997 Guy Gadowsky, Fresno Falcons Walt Poddubny, Anchorage Aces
1995-1996 Steve Martinson, San Diego Gulls

Steelheads WCHL Award Winners This Year

All-WCHL

1st Team Bobby Stewart

2nd Team Jeremy Mylymok

WCHL Rookie Team

Forward Wes Dorey

Goalie Jason Cugnet

Steelheads On The Air

All Steelheads games can be heard live on ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK. Also the Bud Light Idaho Steelheads Hockey Show airs Monday – Friday from 6:00 – 7:00 PM MST on ESPN Radio 1350 KTIK.

Playoff Tickets

Season ticket holders can pick up their playoff tickets right now at the Diamond Sports office located on the 4th floor of the Grove Hotel. Individual playoff tickets are available at the BofA Centre box office and all Select-A-Seat location.

Boise Blizzard

Remember to wear white to all playoff games at the BofA Centre. Games 1 and 2 of the first round take place at the BofA Centre on April 12th and 13th.

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