Boise, ID (4/9/2015) – The ECHL announced Thursday morning that Idaho Steelheads forward Wade MacLeod was one of six players voted first-team All-ECHL for the 2014-2015 season.
MacLeod, 28, is the fifth Steelhead to earn first-team All-ECHL honors, joining Matt Case (2012-13), Mark Derlago (twice, 2009-10, 2010-11) and Marty Flichel (2006-07).
The Coquitlam, BC, native is currently ranked second in the ECHL with 80 points (38 goals, 42 assists). He finished the regular-season with a flourish, collecting 35 points (21 goals, 14 assists) in 26 games since February 1. Even more specifically, MacLeod had 13 goals in his final 16 games of the regular season.
The rest of the ECHL first-team, as determined by a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media:
G – Jeff Jakaitis, South Carolina Stingrays (36 gp, 25-8-2, 2.01 GAA, .922 save pct.)D – Mike Little, Florida Everblades (60 gp, 13g, 40a, 53 pts., +43)D – Matt Register, Ontario Reign (57 gp, 13g, 35a, 48 pts., +17)F – Chad Costello, Allen Americans (69 gp, 40g, 78a, 118 pts., +39)F – Wade MacLeod, Idaho Steelheads (72 gp, 38g, 42a, 80 pts., +23)F – Shawn Szydlowski, Fort Wayne Komets (54 gp, 38g, 35a, 73 pts., +38)
MacLeod helped the Steelheads win the ECHL’s Pacific Division. Idaho will face either Utah or Alaska in the first round of the U.S. Bank ECHL Kelly Cup playoffs, which begins next week. Game 1 of either best-of-seven series will be in Boise, either Wednesday (vs. Utah) or Friday (vs. Alaska). A complete first-round schedule will be announced once an opponent is determined.
Fans can secure the same seat to all possible Steelheads’ home playoff games through the “Pay as We Play” program, call the Steelheads front office at 208-383-0080 for more information.
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