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 Jens Richards to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season.
Richards, 24, enters his first full ECHL campaign after appearing in seven games for the Fort Wayne Komets last season, where he notched an assist and a +2 rating.
Prior to professional hockey, Richards played four seasons at the University of Vermont, racking up 46 points (24G, 22A) in 121 games for the Catamounts. The 6-foot-2, left-handed forward grabbed 10 points (4G, 6A) in 24 games in his senior season to grab the second double-digit season of his collegiate career.
Before joining the college ranks, the Callaway, MN native played two seasons in the NAHL with the Austin Bruins, picking up 54 points (25G, 29A) in 100 junior 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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