SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced on Wednesday that they have signed forward Ryan Horvat to a PTO.

 

The 25-year-old Horvat has skated in six AHL games this season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, recording one assist and nine penalty minutes. This is his second stint with the Thunderbirds after skating with Springfield from 2016-18.

 

In 104 games with the Thunderbirds, Horvat has recorded nine goals and 29 assists for 38 points, in addition to 124 penalty minutes. Horvat has also captured a Calder Cup title in 2015 with the Manchester Monarchs during his five-year professional career.

 

The Thunderbirds complete their five-game homestand with matchups on Black Friday against the Penguins and Saturday against the Syracuse Crunch. Each game will drop the puck at 7:05 p.m.

 

Springfield Thunderbirds fans are encouraged to visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com to learn more about 2018-19 Thunderbirds Season Ticket Memberships. Packages include a wide range of benefits, including the lowest prices for the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield. For more information or to order now, call (413) 739-GOAL (4625) or visit www.SpringfieldThunderbirds.com.