Steelheads Postpone Three Home Games Due to Ice
Idaho's hockey team has postponed three home games against Rapid City this week because of ice conditions at its Boise arena.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Hockey
The Idaho Steelheads have postponed three home games against the Rapid City Rush scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 4, Thursday, Nov. 6, and Friday, Nov. 7. The team cited ice conditions at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, and new dates have not yet been announced.
Why it matters
The postponement removes three home dates from the Steelheads' schedule and affects fans who had planned to attend those games. Rescheduling will determine how the team's home slate is rebuilt for the remainder of the season.
The team's announcement is an official notice of three postponed home games, totaling three dates affected this week. The rescheduled dates remain unannounced, leaving the timing of the makeup games unresolved.
The players
Idaho Steelheads
The Idaho Steelheads are a professional ice hockey team based in Boise that play their home games at Idaho Central Arena.
Rapid City Rush
The Rapid City Rush are a professional ice hockey team based in Rapid City, South Dakota, and were the scheduled opponent for the postponed games.
The details
The Steelheads postponed the games because of ice conditions at Idaho Central Arena in Boise. Tickets for the postponed contests will be valid for the rescheduled dates, and fans unable to attend can receive a refund or credit toward another game.
Timeline
Tuesday, Nov. 4: First postponed Steelheads home game against Rapid City
Thursday, Nov. 6: Second postponed Steelheads home game against Rapid City
Friday, Nov. 7: Third postponed Steelheads home game against Rapid City
Season Trajectory
Three postponed home games shift the Steelheads' near-term schedule and could alter how their home dates are distributed through the rest of the season. Ice-related disruptions at Idaho Central Arena have now removed home games from the schedule in a single week.
Ticket holders for the three postponed games will have their tickets honored on the rescheduled dates or can request a refund or credit. Fans who cannot attend the new dates can apply that credit toward another Steelheads game.
The takeaway
Fans holding tickets for the postponed Rapid City games should watch for official rescheduling announcements and keep their tickets, since they remain valid for the new dates. Anyone unable to attend can request a refund or credit toward a future Steelheads home game.
What happens next
The Steelheads will announce new dates for the three postponed games with Rapid City, and ticket holders will receive details from their ticket representatives.
Further reading
For more on the team's schedule and standings, see the Hockey section.
