Szmatula inks deal to return to Adirondack

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. – The Adirondack Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the New Jersey Devils, announced that forward Mike Szmatulahas been signed to a contract for the 2020-21 season. Szmatula is set for his fourth season with the Thunder after joining the team in March of 2018. In his 122 ECHL games, the Commerce Township, Michigan native has tallied 99 points (47g-52a) and earned two AHL callups. Szmatula's 49 points (20g-29a) last season landed him second on the team in scoring. Prior to turning pro, Szmatula played for two seasons each at both Northeastern University and the University of Minnesota. He collected 108 points (47g-61a) in 139 games between the two schools. Szmatula tallied 68 points (28g-40a) in 73 games played with the Huskies before he transferred to Minnesota, where he amassed 40 points (19g-21a) in 66 games played.