Penguins release Deitsch from PTO
Published on March 15, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins News Release
WILKES-BARRE, PA - The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have released forward Jason Deitsch from his professional tryout contract, it was announced on Thursday.
Signed by the Penguins on March 7, Deitsch appeared in six games with the AHL club, recording one goal, eight penalty minutes and a minus-1 rating.
The 26-year old Deitsch will rejoin the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL, where he ranked first on the team in assists (34), second in points (57) and third in goals (23) at the time of his signing with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
The Cincinnati native began his professional career with Kalamazoo (UHL), leading the team and all league rookies with 87 points (38+49) in 72 games.
Deitsch is the all-time leading scorer at St. Norbert College, recording 184 points (64+120) in 122 games between 2001 and 2005.
Group and individual tickets for all Penguins home games are on sale now. Individual tickets are available at all TicketMaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Wachovia Arena Box Office. Group tickets and other special offers are available through the Penguins Team Store, or by calling 570-208-7367.
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