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Promotional bobblehead figurine of Idaho Steelheads hockey mascot

Promotional bobblehead figurine of Idaho Steelheads hockey mascot

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History

This bobblehead represents the mascot of the Idaho Steelheads, a professional minor league hockey team based in Boise, Idaho, that began play in 1997 as part of the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League). The team's mascot character wears the distinctive Steelheads jersey and a vintage-style hockey goalie mask, reflecting the team's identity and connection to the sport's heritage. Promotional bobbleheads like this one were typically distributed at games as fan giveaways or sold through team merchandise channels during the late 1990s through 2010s. These sports promotional bobbleheads appeal to dedicated hockey fans, minor league sports memorabilia collectors, and Idaho Steelheads supporters who value team history and nostalgia. Such items are cherished for their connection to local sports culture and serve as affordable entry points into sports collectibles, often displayed in home offices, man caves, or sports memorabilia collections to celebrate team loyalty and memorable game-day experiences.

Origin

Boise, Idaho, United States

Maker

Idaho Steelheads promotional item

Time period

circa 2000-2015