Wilkes-Barre Signs Caffaro
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WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have
signed former Union defenseman Lane Caffaro to an American Hockey
League contract, it was announced Tuesday.
Caffaro, 25, spent four seasons suiting up for Union College,
where he posted 79 points (23+56) and 227 penalty minutes in 135
games.
The 6-1, 190 pound blueliner from Slave Lake, Alberta led Union
defensemen with 22 points this past season, and earned All-ECAC
First Team honors. Caffaro was also named to the All-ECAC second
team in 2007-08 after recording 16 points (3+13) in 33 games with
Union.
Caffaro signed an Amateur Tryout Contract with
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton following completion of his senior season,
and made his American Hockey League debut on April 8 against the
Norfolk Admirals. He recorded his first point, an assist, on April
12 at Hershey.
