Malmquist inks deal with Steelheads

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed forward Liam Malmquist to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

Malmquist enters his first professional season after leading the University of St. Thomas in points (45), goals (20) and assists (25) in 38 games last season. His 20 goals ranked ninth among all NCAA Division I skaters while his 25 assists and 45 points ranked tied for 11th. He was named to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association First All-Star Team this past year leading the conference in goals and points while finishing second in assists. Upon the completion of his four-year collegiate career, he signed an Amateur Tryout Agreement with the American Hockey League’s Manitoba Moose where he scored two goals in five games.

The 24-year-old played two seasons at the University of St. Thomas appearing in 74 games and recording 72 points (30g-42a). He spent his first two years at the University of Wisconsin from 2021-23 notching 16 points (5g-11a) in 88 games.

Prior to collegiate hockey, the Edina, Minnesota native played two seasons of junior hockey in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Penticton Vees from 2019-21 posting 64 points (24g-40a) in 78 games.