Last Season's Leading Goal Scorer, Brendan Hoffmann, Re-Signs with Steelheads
ECHL Idaho Steelheads

Last Season's Leading Goal Scorer, Brendan Hoffmann, Re-Signs with Steelheads

August 5, 2025 - ECHL (ECHL)
Idaho Steelheads News Release


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 re-signed forward Brendan Hoffmann to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.

Hoffmann, 23, enters his fourth professional season, second with Idaho, after leading the Steelheads this past year with 25 goals while finishing fourth on the club with 50 points in 68 games. The 6-foot-3, 223lb right-handed shooter also led Idaho with 222 shots which ranked seventh among all ECHL skaters.

The Charlotte, NC native was acquired from the Atlanta by the Steelheads in June of 2024 completing a future considerations deal which sent Parker Aucoin to the Gladiators. Across three seasons in the ECHL he has accumulated 106 points (47G, 59A) in 193 career games splitting time with Reading, Atlanta, and Idaho while appearing in 11 Kelly Cup Playoff games scoring three goals.

Prior to professional hockey, Hoffmann played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Erie Otters from 2018-22 collecting 74 points (44G, 30A) in 189 career games.

The Idaho Steelheads kick-off their 27th on ice season October 17th at Tahoe and will host the Utah Grizzlies on October 24th 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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