Morgan Winters Re-Signs with Steelheads
Published on August 27, 2026 under 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 signed forward Morgan Winters to an ECHL contract for the 2026-27 season.
Winters, 24, returns to Idaho after gaining his first ECHL and professional experience with the Steelheads last season. He made a splash in his debut with a two-point performance against the Tulsa Oilers that included his first ECHL goal.
Overall, the forward grabbed six points (4G, 2A) in eight regular season games while also appearing in two playoff contests.
Prior to signing with the Steelheads, the Osprey, FL native spent four seasons at the University of New Hampshire, collecting 62 points (27G, 35A) in 112 games while also serving as team captain in his senior season.
Across two junior seasons, Winters amassed 71 points (26G, 45A) in 90 games with the Tri-City Storm (USHL), Kenai River Brown Bears (NAHL), Youngstown Phantoms (USHL), and Omaha Lancers (USHL).
The Idaho Steelheads kick off their 29th season on October 16th at New Mexico and will host the Allen Americans on October 23rd 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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