PENGUINS RECALL JACK HORBACH FROM FLORIDA

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins announced today that they have recalled Jack Horbach from their ECHL affiliate, the Florida Everblades.

Horbach has logged nine games with the Everblades this season, and he currently leads team rookies with four goals and seven points. The 24-year-old’s seven points are also tied for third overall on the team.

Horbach signed an AHL contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this past April after wrapping up four seasons of college hockey at the University of Wisconsin. Horbach gathered eight points (3G-5A) in 39 games during his senior year, including the game-winning goal in their NCAA National Tournament Regional Semifinal victory over Dartmouth College.

Across 144 NCAA games, the native of Naperville, Illinois tallied 16 goals and 23 assists for 39 points. During his sophomore year, Horbach took home the Badgers’ Mike Richter Most Competitive Player Award.

The Penguins’ next game is the start of a three-in-three weekend when they take on the Hershey Bears on Friday, Nov. 13. Game time between the Penguins and Bears is set for 7:00 p.m. at GIANT Center.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s next home game is Saturday, Nov. 14, when the Hamilton Hammers come to town for their first-ever showdown with the Penguins. Saturday is also the Penguins’ Veterans Day Celebration presented by Workers For Warriors. Prior to the game, the Penguins are hosting a donation drive benefitting the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center. Fans are encouraged to bring new, unused winter clothes and/or non-perishable food items and donate them at the East Gate Entrance.

Puck drop for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Hamilton will be 6:05 p.m. at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.

Season-ticket packages for the Penguins’ 2026-27 season are on sale now. Full-Season, 22-game, 12-game, Flexbook and Premium Seating plans are available by reaching out to the Penguins at (570) 208-7367. Individual-game tickets are also available by visiting wbspenguins.com, the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza Box Office or by calling the Penguins’ front office at (570) 208-7367.

Every minute of Penguins hockey can be watched online with the league’s streaming service, AHLTV on FloHockey. AHLTV on FloHockey provides its subscribers access to not just every regular-season and Calder Cup Playoff game for all 32 AHL teams, but also more than 21,000 hockey contests from other professional and junior leagues on FloHockey, as well as access to all other live event streams and replays across FloSports.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Jack Horbach, and which team has he been recalled from?

Jack Horbach is a 24-year-old forward who has been recalled by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins from their ECHL affiliate, the Florida Everblades. He previously played four seasons of college hockey at the University of Wisconsin before signing an AHL contract with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in April.

2. How has Jack Horbach performed with the Florida Everblades this season?

Horbach has recorded four goals and seven points in nine games with the Everblades. He currently leads the team’s rookies in both categories and is tied for third in overall team scoring.

3. When and where is the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ next game?

The Penguins will face the Hershey Bears on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. at GIANT Center. The matchup kicks off a three-in-three weekend for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

4. What is the Penguins’ Veterans Day Celebration, and how can fans participate?

The Penguins will host their Veterans Day Celebration, presented by Workers For Warriors, on Saturday, Nov. 14, during their home game against the Hamilton Hammers. Fans can support the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center by donating new, unused winter clothing and/or non-perishable food items at the East Gate Entrance before the game. Puck drop is scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.

5. How can fans purchase Penguins tickets or watch games online?

Fans can purchase 2026-27 season-ticket packages, including full-season, partial-season, Flexbook and premium seating options, by calling (570) 208-7367. Individual-game tickets are available at wbspenguins.com , the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza Box Office or by phone. Fans can also stream every Penguins game through AHLTV on FloHockey.