The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have added another forward to the mix, recalling Tiernan Shoudy from their ECHL affiliate, the Florida Everblades.
Shoudy is in his first full pro season after signing an AHL deal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton when his time at Michigan State University ended. He played four seasons with the Spartans and was on the ice for every game, finishing with 65 points on 25 goals and 40 assists in 150 contests.
The 24-year-old got his first taste of action with the Everblades last weekend and picked up an assist in two games during the ECHL’s opening weekend. He also skated in six regular-season games for the Wheeling Nailers late last season, putting up one goal and two assists. A Marysville, Michigan native, Shoudy has now been moved up after that brief run in the ECHL.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is back in action tonight, Friday, Oct. 23, when it faces the Belleville Senators. The game is also the club’s first 28/22 News Fan Control Friday of the season.
Select draft beers will be sold for $2 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. courtesy of Coors Light, and postgame player autographs will be available, presented by Northeast Music Center. It is also a Kids Free Friday presented by Geisinger, with children 12 and under admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Puck drop at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Season-ticket packages for the Penguins’ 2026-27 season are on sale now, with Full-Season, 22-game, 12-game, Flexbook and Premium Seating plans available by calling (570) 208-7367. Individual-game tickets can also be purchased at wbspenguins.com, at the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza Box Office or by calling the Penguins’ front office at (570) 208-7367.
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