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 that the club has signed forward Nick Portz to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season.
Portz, 26, re-ups with the Steelheads after picking up 23 points (11G, 12A) in 54 games last year for Idaho in his rookie campaign. The forward was one of four Steelheads rookies to reach double-digit goals last season, highlighted by his first ECHL hat trick against the South Carolina Stingrays on March 25.
Prior to pro hockey, Portz skated in four collegiate seasons between St. Cloud State University and the University of North Dakota. The 5-foot-11 forward began his collegiate career at North Dakota, notching 16 points (4G, 12A) in 66 games. He then spent two seasons at St. Cloud State, nabbing nine points (6G, 3A) in 50 games.
In the junior ranks, Portz appeared in 90 games over three USHL seasons with the Tri-City Storm and Muskegon Lumberjacks, collecting 75 points (30G, 45A) in 90 games from 2019-21. He also appeared in 61 NAHL contests over two seasons with the Minnesota Wilderness, registering 43 points (20G, 23A) in 61 games.
The Idaho Steelheads kick off their 29th season on October 16th at New Mexico and will host the Allen Americans on October 23rd for their home opener. 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 throughout the summer.
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