Reading, Pa. – Defenseman Joe Rutkowski and the Reading Royals have come to terms on a contract for the 2020-21 season.
Reading initially acquired Rutkowski’s rights in June from Rapid City to complete a prior future considerations trade. Rutkowski finished his collegiate career at Ferris State in 2019-20, depositing 12 points (2g-10a) before signing his first professional contract with Rapid City for his first two games of professional experience.
The Crystal Lake, Illinois native scored 55 points (6g-49a) in 149 career games with Ferris State.