Robbie Payne Recalled By Texas Stars

BOISE, Idaho – Forward Robbie Payne has been recalled by the Texas Stars (AHL) from the Idaho Steelheads, Head Coach and Director of Hockey Operations Neil Graham announced Monday.

Payne, 25, played six games with the Steelheads since his assignment on December 8, recording three goals and two assists for five points with one power play goal and one shorthanded goal. The Gaylord, Mich., native scored his first professional goal on December 12 against Kansas City in his second game with the Steelheads, and he’s coming off his first three-point night of his career (goal, two assists). Payne has played 14 AHL games with the Stars, recording five assists over parts of two seasons with three assists in eight games this year.

The Steelheads exit the holiday break with a three-game weekend against the Rapid City Rush beginning on Friday, Dec. 28 at 7:05 p.m. from Rushmore Plaza Civic Center.

The Steelheads return to CenturyLink Arena on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7:10 p.m. against the Toledo Walleye. The Steelheads Hockey Starter Pack is the perfect mini-plan heading into the New Year! Call the Steelheads at 208-383-0080 for more information. Single-game tickets and season ticket packages are on sale, with full-season packages starting as low as $300 per seat. Contact the Idaho Steelheads at 208-383-0080 for more information or log on to idahosteelheads.com.