Harrison Brunicke, one of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ top prospects will be joining the team’s AHL affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton as his season in the WHL has ended.
Brunicke’s stock has continued to rise since being drafted in the second round in 2024 with the 44th overall pick, which was acquired when the Penguins dealt Jake Guentzel to the Carolina Hurricanes.
The 6’3” defenseman nearly made the Penguins’ team last fall and still has another year of eligibility in juniors but will soon be getting his first look at life in the AHL.
In an interview with the Post-Gazette’s Matt Vensel, Brunicke said he’s looking forward to joining the team.