WOLF PACK RELEASE FORWARD TAG BERTUZZI FROM PTO 

By: Alex Thomas, Hartford Wolf Pack

HARTFORD, CT – New York Rangers Assistant General Manager and Hartford Wolf Pack General Manager Ryan Martin announced today that the Wolf Pack have released forward Tag Bertuzzi from his professional tryout agreement (PTO).

He will report to the ECHL’s Reading Royals.

Bertuzzi, 23, signed with the Wolf Pack on February 8th and played in eight games. He recorded his first career AHL point, an assist, in the Wolf Pack’s 2-1 victory over the Laval Rocket on March 1^st.

Before joining the Wolf Pack, Bertuzzi appeared in 42 ECHL games this season. He also played 14 games with the Tulsa Oilers, recording three points (1 g, 2 a). The Oilers traded Bertuzzi to the Royals on November 26^th, 2023, in exchange for forward Alec Butcher.

Since joining the Royals, Bertuzzi has scored 20 points (10 g, 10 a) in 28 games. He has recorded three multi-goal outings since the trade.

The native of Vancouver, BC, has skated in 106 career ECHL games with the Royals, Oilers, and Norfolk Admirals. He has scored 75 career points (35 g, 40 a).

The Pack is back at the XL Center on Friday night when the Providence Bruins come to town for the final time this season. The puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. Join us for $2 drafts and $2 hot dogs until the end of the first intermission!

Additionally, help us welcome back Wolf Pack legend P.J. Stock! The first 1,500 fans in attendance will receive a P.J. Stock bobblehead courtesy of Xfinity.

Tickets are available at hartfordwolfpack.com.

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