"Idaho's Own in the Spotlight: The Stanley Cup Finals Feature a Coaching Matchup with Idaho State Ties. The highly anticipated Stanley Cup Finals have finally arrived, and with them, a unique twist that's got hockey fans buzzing. The series pits two of the NHL's top coaches against each other, with Idaho State connections running deep. Craig Berube, the Philadelphia Flyers' head coach, has a long history with the Idaho Steelheads, a minor league affiliate of the Flyers, while the Vegas Golden Knights' head coach, Bruce Cassidy, has ties to the Idaho State University hockey program. As the two teams clash for the coveted Stanley Cup, hockey enthusiasts in Idaho are eagerly anticipating a thrilling matchup that's sure to bring the state's passion for the sport to the forefront."

Stanley Cup-Coaching Matchup Hockey  Idaho State Journal