BOISE, Idaho – Forward Diego Cuglietta has been loaned by the Texas Stars to the Idaho Steelheads ahead of tonight’s game, Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations Everett Sheen announced on Friday.
Cuglietta, 24, appeared in 19 games with AHL Texas this season, posting one goal and three assists for four points with a plus-two rating. The Kamloops, B.C. native has earned two assists in 11 games since being recalled on November 15. He enters his second stint with the Steelheads, posting one assist in three games following his ECHL debut on November 6. In 25 professional games since making his professional debut on Mar. 22, 2019, Cuglietta owns six points (2-4—6) between Idaho and Texas.
Prior to his professional career, the 5-foot-10, 176-pound forward tallied 100 points (50-50—100) in four seasons at Lake Superior State University, serving as team captain in his senior season while being named a 2019 Hobey Baker Award nominee and earning WCHA All-First Team honors in 2018-19. He became the fourth skater in school history since 2000 to hit the 100-point plateau for his career.
The Steelheads return to CenturyLink Arena tonight at 7:10 p.m. against the Rapid City Rush.
The Hockey Starter Pack provides the benefits of the ultimate fan on the time you want! Call the Steelheads Front Office at 208-383-0080 to inquire about getting your pack as well as planning your next outing with single-game tickets, flex plans and season tickets. Stay connected to the Steelheads on idahosteelheads.com or by following the team on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Adirondack Thunder
Allen Americans
Atlanta Gladiators
Bloomington Bison
Cincinnati Cyclones
Florida Everblades
Fort Wayne Komets
Greensboro Gargoyles
Greenville Swamp Rabbits
Idaho Steelheads
Indy Fuel
Iowa Heartlanders
Jacksonville Icemen
Kalamazoo Wings
Kansas City Mavericks
Maine Mariners
Norfolk Admirals
Orlando Solar Bears
Rapid City Rush
Reading Royals
Savannah Ghost Pirates
South Carolina Stingrays
Tahoe Knight Monsters
Toledo Walleye
Trois-Rivières Lions
Tulsa Oilers
Utah Grizzlies
Wheeling Nailers
Wichita Thunder
Worcester Railers