SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that they have signed forward Jake Horton to a one-year, one-way AHL contract.

Horton, 24, completed his first full professional season with the Thunderbirds in 2018-19, scoring eight goals and adding nine assists for 17 points to go along with a +10 rating and 37 penalty minutes in 62 games played.

Prior to turning pro, Horton captained the Harvard Crimson hockey team in his senior season in 2017-18. In a four-season career at Harvard, Horton captured two ECAC championships in 2014-15 and 2016-17.

The 2019-20 schedule is out now, and Thunderbirds single game tickets will go on sale at a later date. For more ticket information or to become a 2019-20 Springfield Thunderbirds ticket package member, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.