Brendan Hoffmann Named to ECHL All-Star Classic
Published on January 7, 2026 under ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release
BOISE, ID - The ECHL announced Wednesday that Steelheads forward Brendan Hoffmann will represent Idaho at the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC. All-Star festivities will be held in Allen on Monday, Jan. 19 at 6:00 p.m. CST.
In his second season with Idaho, Hoffmann currently leads the Steelheads in goals (16), assists (12), and points (28). He is tied for the ECHL lead in goals with Toledo's Brandon Hawkins and is tied for 12th in overall scoring.
The Charlotte, NC native led the Steelheads last season with 25 goals, and has racked up 134 points (63G, 71A) in 222 career ECHL games.
The 2026 ECHL All-Stars are as follows:
Goaltenders
Samuel Jonsson, Fort Wayne Komets
TJ Semptimphelter, Atlanta Gladiators
Arsenii Sergeev, Rapid City Rush
Henrik Tikkanen, Worcester Railers
Defensemen
Noah Beck, Wichita Thunder
Dennis Cesana, Savannah Ghost Pirates
Marcus Crawford, Kansas City Mavericks
Aidan Fulp, Jacksonville Icemen
Brent Johnson, Wheeling Nailers
Jake Johnson, Cincinnati Cyclones
Charles Martin, Trois-Rivières Lions
Riley McCourt, Toledo Walleye
Ben Zloty, Norfolk Admirals
Forwards
Easton Armstrong, Tulsa Oilers
Danny Dzhaniyev, Utah Grizzlies
Brendan Hoffmann, Idaho Steelheads
Kyle Jackson, Bloomington Bison
Brooklyn Kalmikov, Maine Mariners
Spencer Kersten, Orlando Solar Bears
Kyler Kupka, South Carolina Stingrays
Ethan Leyh, Greensboro Gargoyles
Kevin Lombardi, Indy Fuel
Brannon McManus, Adirondack Thunder
Jack O'Brien, Atlanta Gladiators (NOTE: was traded to Atlanta by Iowa after roster was determined)
Zach Okabe, Kalamazoo Wings
Massimo Rizzo, Reading Royals
Anthony Romano, Florida Everblades
Carter Savoie, Greenville Swamp Rabbits (NOTE: signed in Europe after roster was determined)
Sloan Stanick, Tahoe Knight Monsters
The event will consist of players from the Allen Americans being combined with the ECHL All-Stars to form two teams - Stars and Stripes. A draft will take place leading up to the All-Star Classic to choose the two teams.
For more information on the 2026 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Visit Allen, Texas and Allen CDC, visit ECHL.com.
The Idaho Steelheads battle the Greensboro Gargoyles for the first time ever on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. MST at Idaho Central Arena. Watch the game on KTVB 24/7 (Channel 7.2) or FloHockey and listen on the Steelheads flagship station 95.3 FM/1350 AM KTIK "The Ticket." Stay up to date with all things Steelheads on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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