According to reports from Slovakian news site Lionline, Rangers forward prospect Patrik Virta is signing with HC Slovan Bratislava of the KHL.
BRATISLAVA 17. júla (https://t.co/ZaZ1KpXvqX) – Fínsky hokejový útou010dník Patrik Virta by mal byu0165 u010falšou akvizíciou slovenského úu010dastníka nadnárodnej Kontinentálnej hokejovej ligy (KHL) HC… https://t.co/llT2BY5NLx
— AKTUALIZOVANÉ SPRAVODAJSTVO + (@LiveSlovakia) July 17, 2018
Virta spent the last three years with Liiga club TPS where he contributed significantly. As a 20-year-old in 2016-17, Virta recorded 26 points (14G, 12A) in 49 games. Last season, as a 21-year-old, Virta registered 40 points (14G, 26A) in 58 games.