WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that the Pittsburgh Penguins have assigned defenseman Harrison Brunicke to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton from his junior club, the Kamloops Blazers.
Brunicke was drafted by Pittsburgh in the second round, 44th overall, in this past summer’s 2024 NHL Entry Draft.
The 18-year-old led all Kamloops defensemen in goals (5), assists (25) and points (30) this season, despite being limited to 41 games. The year before, Brunicke also topped Blazers blueliners with 10 goals.
In 151 career games with Kamloops, Brunicke has earned 59 points (19G-40A).
When Pittsburgh selected Brunicke, he became the first South African-born skater drafted to the NHL. He is the second South African-born player ever taken in an NHL Draft, joining goaltender Olaf Kölzig, who was chosen 19th overall by the Washington Capitals in 1989.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s next game is tomorrow, Saturday, Mar. 29, the first of a two-game set against the Charlotte Checkers. Puck drop from Bojangles’ Coliseum is set for 4:00 p.m.
The Penguins return to Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza on Friday, Apr. 11 for another installation of their historic rivalry with the Hershey Bears. Puck drop between the Penguins and Bears is slated for 7:05 p.m. It will also be the last WBRE 28 / WYOU 22 Fan Friday of the season. Select draft beers will be on sale for $2 from 6:00-7:30 courtesy of Coors Light, and there will be postgame player autographs presented by Northeast Music Center.
Individual-game tickets for the four remaining home games in the Penguins’ 2024-25 regular season can be purchased by reaching out to the Penguins directly at (570) 208-7367, by visiting Ticketmaster.com or at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza box office.
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