PENS RELEASE DEITSCH FROM PTO

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.