WORCESTER, Mass. – The Worcester Railers Hockey Club, ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that the club has signed defenseman Jake Schultz to a contract for the 2023-24 season.
Schultz, 27, signs in Worcester after winning the Federal Prospects Hockey League Defenseman of the Year award with the Binghamton Black Bears during the 2022-23 season. As captain in Binghamton, Schultz recorded 33 points (12-21a) in 41 games to go with 136 penalty minutes. He notched career highs in goals, assists and points last season. He suited up in five road game for the Railers last season as well, recording two goals in a weekend series against the Newfoundland Growlers.
The Rochester, New York native has made previous stops in the ECHL with the Indy Fuel, Wheeling Nailers and Greenville Swamp Rabbits. In 48 career ECHL games, Schultz has recorded seven points (5g-2a) and 127 penalty minutes.
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