BOISE, ID – The Idaho Steelheads (@Steelheads), proud ECHL (@ECHL) affiliate of the Dallas Stars (@DallasStars), and Steelheads Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations Everett Sheen announced today the leadership group for the Steelheads for the 2025-26 Season.
Forward Nick Canade has been named Captain of the Steelheads for the 2025-26 season. Canade enters his fourth season with Idaho after posting a career-high 17 goals and 30 points during the 2024-25 campaign.
“We’re super proud of Nick,” Sheen said. “It’s very well-earned. From day one, he’s been a huge part of this culture and growing it here, and we’re excited for this season with him at the helm.”
Canade succeeds forward A.J. White as team captain. White served as Idaho’s captain for the last three seasons and for five seasons overall with the Steelheads before retiring during the offseason.
Additionally, the Steelheads elected forward Jade Miller and defenseman Sam Jardine to serve as assistant captains.
Miller, also entering his fourth season in Idaho, has collected 28 goals and 62 points during his Steelheads tenure. He carries five total years of ECHL experience into this season after two years with the South Carolina Stingrays and three with the Steelheads.
Jardine, 32, enters his 10th professional season with 432 professional games under his belt, including 234 in the ECHL and 85 in the AHL. The two-time Kelly Cup Champion enters his first season with the Steelheads.
The Idaho Steelheads kick-off their 28th on ice season Friday, October 17th at Tahoe and will host the Utah Grizzlies on October 24th for their home opener. Click HERE for the full 2025-26 home regular season schedule. Call the Steelheads Front Office at 208-383-0080 for Steelheads ticket packages for the upcoming season. Stay up to date with all things Steelheads on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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