2008-2009 Season
Idaho Steelheads were 44-24-4 in the 2008-09 ECHL season with 92 points, 2nd in the National Conference: West Division and 3rd overall.
2008-2009 Idaho Steelheads Roster
| # | N | Player | A | Born | Birthplace | HT | WT | S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOALTENDERS | |||||||||
| #30 | 41 | 1985 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'1" | 194 | L | |||
| #33 | 43 | 1983 | Leduc, AB, CAN | 6'3" | 194 | L | |||
| #30 | 37 | 1989 | Sherwood Park, AB, CAN | 6'2" | 185 | L | |||
| #33 | - | Spokane, WA, USA | 6'2" | 194 | L | ||||
| 53 | 1973 | UT, USA | 6'2" | 201 | L | ||||
| DEFENSEMEN | |||||||||
| #9 | 40 | 1986 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 209 | L | |||
| #28 | 41 | 1985 | Excelsior, MN, USA | 6'2" | 190 | R | |||
| #44 | 46 | 1980 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | R | |||
| #9 | 41 | 1985 | Colleyville, TX, USA | 6'1" | 209 | L | |||
| #21 | 40 | 1986 | Wilton, CT, USA | 6'3" | 194 | L | |||
| #26 | 41 | 1985 | Bashaw, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 187 | L | |||
| #5 | 45 | 1981 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | 6'3" | 220 | L | |||
| #17 | 40 | 1986 | Anoka, MN, USA | 6'1" | 174 | R | |||
| #25 | 42 | 1984 | Midland, ON, CAN | 6'2" | 205 | R | |||
| #16 | 43 | 1983 | Beverly Hills, MI, USA | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| #19 | 37 | 1988 | Swift Current, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | |||
| #14 | 42 | 1983 | Hastings, MN, USA | 6'3" | 209 | R | |||
| #6 | 41 | 1985 | Pilot Mound, MB, CAN | 6'0" | 192 | R | |||
| #15 | 44 | 1982 | Fannystelle, MB, CAN | 5'10" | 194 | L | |||
| FORWARDS | |||||||||
| #41 | 45 | 1981 | Melfort, SK, CAN | 6'0" | 163 | R | |||
| #26 | 40 | 1986 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 6'4" | 218 | R | |||
| #18 | 44 | 1982 | Rochester, AB, CAN | 5'10" | 187 | L | |||
| #17 | 43 | 1982 | Kelowna, BC, CAN | 6'2" | 192 | R | |||
| #17 | 39 | 1986 | Belle Mead, NJ, USA | 5'11" | 196 | L | |||
| #18 | 40 | 1986 | Lake Orion, MI, USA | 6'2" | 209 | L | |||
| #16 | 50 | 1976 | Hodgeville, SK, CAN | 5'11" | 194 | R | |||
| #20 | 47 | 1979 | Montréal, QC, CAN | 6'1" | 192 | L | |||
| #28 | 41 | 1985 | North St. Paul, MN, USA | 6'2" | 205 | L | |||
| #6 | 37 | 1989 | Toronto, ON, CAN | 6'4" | 225 | L | |||
| #28 | 1984 | Gladstone, MB, CAN | 6'0" | 201 | L | ||||
| #19 | 41 | 1985 | Leduc, AB, CAN | 5'9" | 196 | R | |||
| #17 | 42 | 1984 | Calgary, AB, CAN | 5'11" | 194 | L | |||
| #24 | 42 | 1984 | Niagara Falls, ON, CAN | 6'0" | 207 | R | |||
| #10 | 42 | 1984 | Halkirk, AB, CAN | 6'1" | 196 | R | |||
| #11 | 42 | 1983 | Spokane, WA, USA | 5'10" | 194 | R | |||
| #21 | 47 | 1978 | Kamloops, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 185 | L | |||
| #19 | 41 | 1984 | Kelowna, BC, CAN | 6'1" | 209 | R | |||
| #27 | 43 | 1983 | Shawnigan Lake, BC, CAN | 6'0" | 190 | L | |||
| #21 | 42 | 1984 | Beaver Dam, WI, USA | 6'0" | 187 | R | |||
| #8 | 39 | 1987 | Mississauga, ON, CAN | 5'10" | 185 | L | |||
| #25 | 41 | 1985 | Roseville, MN, USA | 5'10" | 176 | R | |||
| #7 | 45 | 1981 | Hastings, MN, USA | 5'10" | 194 | R | |||
2008-2009 Idaho Steelheads Staff
- Head Coach
Derek Laxdal - Team Manager
Barbra Herman - Dir. of Broadcasting
Doug Plagens - Dir. of Communications
Bonnie Way Snider - Dir. of Hockey Operations
Derek Laxdal - Dir. of Media Relations
Bonnie Way Snider - Equipment Manager
Khris Bestel - Franchise Owner
Bill Waller - Head Athletic Trainer
Brad Jellis - President
Eric Trapp - Vice President
Michael DiPalma
Stories
Insights and analysis from EP Editorial team
2008-2009 Idaho Steelheads Demographics
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Idaho Steelheads Facts
- Plays in
- ECHL
- Team Colors
- Black + Silver + White
- Town
- Boise, ID, USA
Map
- Founded
- 1996
2008-2009 Idaho Steelheads Roster Facts
- Nationalities
27 players
15 players
- Experience
- Idaho Steelheads: 2 320 GP
NHL: 36 GP
AHL: 939 GP
- Affiliated Team(s)
- Dallas Stars (NHL)
- Texas Stars (AHL)
Arena Information
- Arena Name
- CenturyLink Arena Boise
- Location
- Boise, ID, USA
- Capacity
- 5 006
- Construction Year
- 1997

Idaho Steelheads Games
| date | home | visiting | score | league |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/29/2026 01:10 AM UTC | 3 - 6 | ECHL | ||
| 04/28/2026 01:10 AM UTC | 5 - 1 | ECHL | ||
| 04/26/2026 10:10 PM UTC | 3 - 4 (OT 64:06) | ECHL | ||
| 04/25/2026 12:10 AM UTC | 4 - 2 | ECHL | ||
| 04/24/2026 12:10 AM UTC | 5 - 1 | ECHL |
Latest Transactions
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Idaho Steelheads History and Standings
| season | league | GP | W | L | T | OTW | OTL | GF | GA | PTS | PPG | rank | postseason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | ECHL | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 1 | - |
| 2025-2026 | ECHL | 72 | 42 | 23 | - | - | 7 | 251 | 219 | 91 | 1.26 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2024-2025 | ECHL | 72 | 37 | 25 | - | - | 10 | 251 | 231 | 84 | 1.17 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2023-2024 | ECHL | 72 | 48 | 20 | - | - | 4 | 303 | 242 | 100 | 1.39 | 2 | Division Final loss |
| 2022-2023 | ECHL | 72 | 58 | 11 | - | - | 3 | 290 | 153 | 119 | 1.65 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2021-2022 | ECHL | 72 | 36 | 33 | - | - | 3 | 216 | 191 | 75 | 1.04 | 5 | Did not make playoffs |
| 2020-2021 | ECHL | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019-2020 | ECHL | 61 | 36 | 18 | - | - | 7 | 168 | 155 | 79 | 1.3 | 2 | Playoffs Cancelled |
| 2018-2019 | ECHL | 72 | 41 | 25 | - | - | 6 | 241 | 203 | 88 | 1.22 | 2 | Division Final loss |
| 2017-2018 | ECHL | 72 | 44 | 20 | - | - | 8 | 244 | 188 | 96 | 1.33 | 2 | Division Final loss |
| 2016-2017 | ECHL | 72 | 43 | 22 | - | - | 7 | 234 | 206 | 93 | 1.29 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2015-2016 | ECHL | 72 | 38 | 24 | - | - | 10 | 203 | 187 | 86 | 1.19 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2014-2015 | ECHL | 72 | 48 | 18 | - | - | 6 | 258 | 187 | 102 | 1.42 | 1 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2013-2014 | ECHL | 72 | 39 | 26 | - | - | 7 | 223 | 212 | 85 | 1.18 | 3 | Conference SF loss |
| 2012-2013 | ECHL | 72 | 45 | 20 | - | - | 7 | 262 | 198 | 97 | 1.35 | 2 | Conference Final loss |
| 2011-2012 | ECHL | 72 | 31 | 32 | - | - | 9 | 194 | 236 | 71 | 0.99 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 2010-2011 | ECHL | 72 | 32 | 27 | - | - | 13 | 225 | 217 | 77 | 1.07 | 2 | Conference SF loss |
| 2009-2010 | ECHL | 72 | 48 | 17 | - | - | 7 | 260 | 191 | 103 | 1.43 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2008-2009 | ECHL | 72 | 44 | 24 | - | - | 4 | 224 | 186 | 92 | 1.28 | 2 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2007-2008 | ECHL | 72 | 40 | 22 | - | - | 10 | 224 | 183 | 90 | 1.25 | 2 | Conference QF loss |
| 2006-2007 | ECHL | 72 | 42 | 24 | - | - | 6 | 240 | 208 | 90 | 1.25 | 2 | Champion |
| 2005-2006 | ECHL | 72 | 43 | 21 | - | - | 8 | 268 | 221 | 94 | 1.31 | 3 | Division Semifinal loss |
| 2004-2005 | ECHL | 72 | 42 | 23 | - | - | 7 | 223 | 183 | 91 | 1.26 | 3 | Conference QF loss |
| 2003-2004 | ECHL | 72 | 40 | 23 | - | - | 9 | 219 | 208 | 89 | 1.24 | 3 | Champion |
| 2002-2003 | WCHL | 72 | 52 | 16 | - | - | 4 | 267 | 186 | 108 | 1.5 | 1 | Semifinal loss |
| 2001-2002 | WCHL | 72 | 47 | 17 | - | - | 8 | 288 | 213 | 102 | 1.42 | 1 | Final loss |
| 2000-2001 | WCHL | 72 | 47 | 21 | - | - | 4 | 293 | 244 | 98 | 1.36 | 1 | Final loss |
| 1999-2000 | WCHL | 72 | 31 | 36 | - | - | 5 | 287 | 300 | 67 | 0.93 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 1998-1999 | WCHL | 71 | 31 | 34 | - | - | 6 | 265 | 298 | 68 | 0.96 | 4 | Conference SF loss |
| 1997-1998 | WCHL | 64 | 27 | 30 | - | - | 7 | 253 | 275 | 61 | 0.95 | 3 | Conference SF loss |
Idaho Steelheads Retired Numbers
Idaho Steelheads Stars And Cult Players
Where Are They Now?
Played in the team during season
| # | player | season | team | league | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2026-2027 | EHC Basel | SL | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2. | 2026-2027 | Esbjerg Energy | Metal Ligaen | 5 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 8 | |
| 3. | 2026-2027 | HC Slovan Bratislava | Extraliga | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 4. | 2026-2027 | Kalmar HC | HockeyAllsvenskan | 4 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | |
| 5. | 2026-2027 | HC Bolzano | ICEHL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | |
| 6. | 2026-2027 | HC Poruba 2011 | 2. liga | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | |
| 7. | 2026-2027 | Ravensburg Towerstars | DEL 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 8. | 2026-2027 | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds | SL | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | |
| 9. | 2026-2027 | Starbulls Rosenheim | DEL 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
| 10. | 2026-2027 | Storhamar | Champions HL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season
| Season | Roster | Height | Weight | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | View Roster | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 26.85 |
| 2025-2026 | View Roster | 6'0" | 190 lbs | 27.53 |
| 2024-2025 | View Roster | 6'1" | 190 lbs | 27.17 |
| 2023-2024 | View Roster | 6'0" | 192 lbs | 26.90 |
| 2022-2023 | View Roster | 6'1" | 194 lbs | 26.00 |
Regular Season
Franchise All-Time Points
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 497 | 180 | 295 | 475 | |
| 2. | 274 | 175 | 206 | 381 | |
| 3. | 487 | 126 | 233 | 359 | |
| 4. | 403 | 111 | 139 | 250 | |
| 5. | 229 | 83 | 127 | 210 |
Franchise All-Time Goals
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 497 | 180 | 295 | 475 | |
| 2. | 274 | 175 | 206 | 381 | |
| 3. | 487 | 126 | 233 | 359 | |
| 4. | 403 | 111 | 139 | 250 | |
| 5. | 213 | 91 | 115 | 206 |
Franchise All-Time Assists
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 497 | 180 | 295 | 475 | |
| 2. | 487 | 126 | 233 | 359 | |
| 3. | 274 | 175 | 206 | 381 | |
| 4. | 320 | 43 | 154 | 197 | |
| 5. | 211 | 25 | 148 | 173 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 229 | 83 | 210 | 1071 | |
| 2. | 330 | 46 | 173 | 894 | |
| 3. | 403 | 111 | 250 | 730 | |
| 4. | 123 | 6 | 11 | 531 | |
| 5. | 176 | 22 | 52 | 507 |
Franchise All-Time Games Played
| # | Player | GP | G | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 497 | 180 | 295 | 475 | |
| 2. | 487 | 126 | 233 | 359 | |
| 3. | 403 | 111 | 139 | 250 | |
| 4. | 330 | 46 | 127 | 173 | |
| 5. | 320 | 43 | 154 | 197 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
| # | Player | GP | G | TP | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2.00 | |
| 2. | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2.00 | |
| 3. | 11 | 4 | 19 | 1.73 | |
| 4. | 8 | 4 | 13 | 1.63 | |
| 5. | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1.50 |
Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1998-1999 | 71 | 50 | 110 | |
| 2. | 2000-2001 | 70 | 50 | 102 | |
| 3. | 1999-2000 | 70 | 52 | 101 | |
| 4. | 1997-1998 | 59 | 48 | 95 | |
| 5. | 2009-2010 | 60 | 42 | 92 |
Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | G | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1999-2000 | 70 | 57 | 86 | |
| 2. | 1999-2000 | 70 | 52 | 101 | |
| 3. | 1998-1999 | 71 | 50 | 110 | |
| 4. | 2000-2001 | 70 | 50 | 102 | |
| 5. | 1997-1998 | 59 | 48 | 95 |
Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | A | TP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1999-2000 | 62 | 63 | 89 | |
| 2. | 1998-1999 | 71 | 60 | 110 | |
| 3. | 2002-2003 | 66 | 60 | 69 | |
| 4. | 2023-2024 | 71 | 54 | 64 | |
| 5. | 2000-2001 | 70 | 52 | 102 |
Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
| # | Player | Season | GP | TP | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 2003-2004 | 59 | 45 | 316 | |
| 2. | 1997-1998 | 51 | 40 | 312 | |
| 3. | 2001-2002 | 69 | 3 | 303 | |
| 4. | 2018-2019 | 35 | 33 | 289 | |
| 5. | 2007-2008 | 66 | 67 | 282 |
Player Nationalities Throughout History
Elite Prospects Notes and Trivia
2022-12-17 - Lance Galbraith (#71) jersey retirement

