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Four-year Wisconsin hockey forward inks AHL contract
TL;DR
Jack Horbach, a former Wisconsin Badgers hockey forward, has signed an AHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2026-27 season. He recorded 39 points in 142 games during his college career.
Key points
- Jack Horbach signed an AHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins
- He played for the Wisconsin Badgers for four seasons
- Horbach recorded 39 points in 142 college games
- Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has clinched a playoff berth
Jack HorbachPittsburgh PenguinsWilkes-Barre/ScrantonAHL
A sixth Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey player has signed a professional contract.
Former Badgers forward Jack Horbach has signed an AHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 2026-27 season.
The Penguins AHL affiliate, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, has already clinched a playoff berth.
Horbach spent all four of his collegiate seasons in Madison. He recorded 39 career points in 142 games played. Of those 39 points, he scored 16 goals and had 23 assists.
Most importantly, Horbach scored the game-winning goal in the Badgers Regional Semifinal matchup in this year's NCAA tournament against Dartmouth.
A few years ago, Horbach took home the Badgers' Mike Richter Most Competitive Player Award. That honor was earned during his sophomore season, where he had career highs in goals (6), assists (8), and points (14).
The Penguins also announced they would be signing Maleek McGowan, a player Horbach got to know quite a bit as both spent all four years in the Big Ten. The defenseman split his time between Ohio State and Michigan. Their third signing included defenseman Maleek McGowan out of the Ontario Hockey League.
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Q&A
What team did Jack Horbach sign with for the AHL?
Jack Horbach signed an AHL contract with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
How many points did Jack Horbach score during his college career?
Jack Horbach recorded 39 career points in 142 games during his college career.
What is the significance of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team clinching a playoff berth?
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton team, the AHL affiliate of the Penguins, has already secured a spot in the playoffs, indicating a successful season.
