In a move that was surprising to precisely no one, the Texas Stars announced today that the Idaho Steelheads will continue for another year as the ECHL affiliate of the club. Dallas has had an affiliate relationship with Idaho since 2003-04 with the exception of a single season (the NHL lockout).
Last season saw Idaho win the Pacific Division. This season they will likely be led in net by Dallas prospect Philippe Desrosiers, a highly anticipated goalie for the organization.
Here's the release:
The Dallas Stars announced today that the club will renew its affiliation with the ECHL's Idaho Steelheads for the 2015-16 season.