The Idaho goaltender is being recalled to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.

Coming off the first shutout of his professional career Monday night, Idaho Steelheads goaltender Ben Kraws is being recalled to the Texas Stars of the American Hockey League.

The Steelheads and Head Coach & Director of Hockey Operations Everett Sheen announced the promotion Wednesday.

The 24-year-old Kraws made 34 saves in a 7-0 win at Utah against the Grizzlies Monday night. He is 13-4-3 this season with Idaho, holding a 3.00 goals against average and .913 save percentage. His 13 wins are tied for seventh amongst ECHL goaltenders and tied for third amongst rookies.

With size and athleticism being two of his strongest qualities, the 6-foot-5, 195-pound rookie netminder has won six of his last eight games and this year has faced 702 shots, third most amongst league rookie goalies and ninth overall.

Kraws signed a one-year NHL contract with Dallas on Mar. 25, 2024 and has appeared in five AHL games with Texas, posting a 2-3-0 record with a 3.02 goals against average and .894 save percentage. He also appeared in two AHL Calder Cup Playoff games last spring.

The Steelheads host the Rapid City Rush Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at Idaho Central Arena. It will be the final trip to Idaho for the Rush this season.

Six of the eight games between the two clubs this season have been decided by one goal, with three needing overtime. The last series in Boise saw Rapid City score eight game-tying goals, and neither club held more than a one-goal lead the entire week.

Puck drop for Wednesday’s contest is set for 7:10 Pm MT.