Pair of rookies added to training-camp roster

Boise, ID (8/28/14) – Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Brad Ralph announced Thursday that the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads have agreed to terms with forward Kyle Gibbons and defenseman Colin Shea.

Gibbons, 23, led Canisius College in scoring three times during his four seasons and finished his career ranked fourth all-time in scoring at the school with 130 points.  He made his professional debut last spring, appearing in ten games for the ECHL’s Toledo Walleye, where he had three assists.

The 23-year-old Shea tied for top honors in scoring (16 points) among Massachusetts-Amherst defensemen as a senior and finished his career with 39 assists in 130 games from the blue line.  He also led the team in blocked shots (66) in his final season with the Minutemen and was a three-time member of the Hockey East (NCAA) All-Academic team.

Here's the complete list of players who have officially agreed to terms:  Gibbons, Shea, F Brett Robinson, F David deKastrozza, F Gaelan Patterson, F Luke Judson, F Rob Linsmayer, F Jason Bast, D Matt Case, D Patrick Cullity, D Charlie Dodero, D Eamonn McDermott and D Quinn Sproule.

Season tickets for the 2014-15 season are already on sale, starting at just $275 to secure the same seat for all 36 home games.  There are also partial-season plans available for fans seeking more flexibility.   Contact the Steelheads front office at 208.383.0080 or log on to www.idahosteelheads.com for more information.