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 Idaho’s Opening Night roster for the 2026-27 season.
The Steelheads open the regular season Friday night at 7:00 p.m. MT against the New Mexico Goatheads for New Mexico’s first game as an ECHL franchise and will play the Goatheads again at 7:00 p.m. MT on Saturday and 3:00 p.m. MT on Sunday to round out the three-in-three.
The full roster is as follows:
FORWARDS (16)
#9 Grant Silianoff
#11 Angus MacDonell *
#15 Adam Hall
#17 Ty Pelton-Byce
#18 Lee Lapid
#20 Nick Portz
#21 Mason Nevers
#25 Liam Malmquist
#26 Jade Miller
#27 Morgan Winters
#29 Jordan Steinmetz
#32 Robbie Holmes
#45 Luke Mylymok
#73 Jens Richards
#77 Kale Howarth
#90 Zdenek Sedlak
DEFENSEMEN (7)
#6 Jeff Baum
#7 Nick Young
#8 John Driscoll
#10 Sam Jardine
#43 Niilopekka Muhonen *
#46 Dylan Gratton
#81 Charlie Dodero
GOALTENDERS (2)
#33 Jake Barczewski
#35 Anson Thornton
* NHL contract
The Steelheads bring back 15 regulars from last season, 14 of whom are on ECHL contracts. The familiar faces include veterans Ty Pelton-Byce, Jade Miller, Charlie Dodero, and Sam Jardine. Also back are leading rookie scorer Liam Malmquist and Hustle Award Winner Jordan Steinmetz.
The Idaho Steelheads kick off their 29th season this Friday, October 16th at New Mexico and will host the Allen Americans on October 23rd for their home opener. Tune into this weekend’s action on KTIK 1350 AM/95.3 FM and FloHockey. Call the Steelheads Front Office at 208-383-0080 for Steelheads ticket options for the regular season. Stay up to date with all things Steelheads on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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