Knight Monsters Fall to Steelheads 6-4 in Thrilling Matchup

UPDATE: The Tahoe Knight Monsters suffered a close defeat against the Idaho Steelheads, losing 6-4 in a high-octane game that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Just moments into the match, 32 seconds in, veteran forward Casey Bailey scored, putting Tahoe ahead 1-0.

The excitement continued as Bailey struck again 19 seconds into the second period, extending the lead to 2-0 for the Knight Monsters. However, the Steelheads rallied back with goals from Liam Malmquist and Francesco Arcuri, leveling the game at 2-2 by the 8:03 mark of the second.

The third period saw a flurry of scoring, with Bailey completing his hat trick just 2:27 into the final frame, briefly giving Tahoe a 3-2 advantage. But the Steelheads were relentless; Ty Pelton-Byce scored a power play goal at 7:46 to tie it again.

The Knight Monsters regained a brief lead through Jake McGrew, but Idaho responded with three unanswered goals, including an empty-netter from Ayrton Martino, sealing the game at 6-4.

This thrilling matchup sets the stage for a decisive rematch tomorrow, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 3 PM at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Fans are encouraged to grab their tickets now as the Knight Monsters prepare to face the Steelheads once more in what is sure to be an electrifying showdown.

For more details on ticket packages for the 2025-26 season, visit http://www.knightmonstershockey.com. Don’t miss the chance to witness the action live!