Springfield Thunderbirds defenseman Jake Ryczek

T-Birds Sign Ludlow Native Jake Ryczek to PTO

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that the team has signed defenseman Jake Ryczek to a professional tryout agreement (PTO). A native of nearby Ludlow, Mass., the 24-year-old Ryczek is in his third professional season, having skated in 113 ECHL games for the Indy Fuel and Adirondack Thunder. In 19 games for Adirondack this season, he has posted seven points (2g,5a). He was originally selected ... Full Story