Barczewski returns to Steelheads

Action photo of Jake Barczewski of the Idaho Steelheads

BOISE, ID – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed goaltender Jake Barczewski to a contract for the 2026-27 season.

Barczewski returns for a second season with the Steelheads after appearing in 24 games last season. The 27-year-old went 15-6-2, with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage.

He also recorded the first two shutouts of his ECHL career during the season. The first was a 31-save performance against the Orlando Solar Bears on Jan. 16 in a 3-0 Steelheads win, with the second occurring in a 6-0 triumph over the Tulsa Oilers on March 20 where he made 36 saves.

The O’Fallon, Missouri native played one game for the Bloomington Bison at the beginning of last season, while previously appearing in 40 games for the Utah Grizzlies during the 2024-25 campaign.

Overall, through 65 ECHL appearances, Barczewski has amassed a record of 31-22-4, with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage.

Prior to professional hockey, he enjoyed a five-year college career. He spent his first four seasons at Canisius College, while playing a fifth year at the University of Michigan. Over those five seasons, Barczewski posted a record of 64-56-11 with a 2.67 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage, with eight shutouts over that time.