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 defenseman Sam Jardine to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season.
Jardine, 32, loops back for a second season in Idaho after posting 21 points (1G, 20A) in 68 games in his first go-around with the Steelheads. He chipped in two assists during Idaho’s first-round playoff series against the Allen Americans.
The veteran blueliner reached two key milestones last year as well, eclipsing 300 ECHL games and 500 professional games during the team’s final regular season series against the Tulsa Oilers.
Jardine has now played parts of seven seasons in the ECHL, highlighted by capturing the Kelly Cup in 2017 with the Colorado Eagles and in 2019 with the Newfoundland Growlers. The 6-foot-1, 205lb left-handed shooter was named to the ECHL First All-Star Team during the 2020-21 campaign, finishing fourth among all league defensemen with 44 points (3G, 41A) in 67 games for the Greenville Swamp Rabbits.
He has appeared in 302 regular-season ECHL games, notching 115 points (14G, 101A) while also grabbing 17 points (3G, 14A) in 49 playoff games with Indy, Colorado, Orlando, Newfoundland, Greenville, and Idaho.
The Lacombe, AB native has also played parts of five seasons in the American Hockey League (AHL), most recently appearing with the Calgary Wranglers in 14 games during the 2023-24 season, where he picked up three assists. He has skated in 85 career AHL games, registering 16 points (4G, 12A) for Calgary, Toronto, San Antonio, and Rockford.
Prior to professional hockey, Jardine played three seasons at Ohio State University from 2012-15, accumulating 32 points (3G, 29A) in 97 career games, while serving as an alternate captain during the 2014-15 campaign. He was selected in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft by the Chicago Blackhawks.
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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