On January 11, 2017, the Cleveland Monsters signed winger Shawn Szydlowski to a PTO contract.
From 2007-2011, the Erie Otters (OHL) was home to Szydlowski. Over the course of 258 games, he notched 197 points in the form of 94 goals and 103 assists. In 16 playoff games, Szydlowski scored almost as many points as there were games, 15 (6 goals, 9 assists).
During the 2010-11 season, Szydlowski donned the “A” on his chest and made two appearances in the pros with the Portland Pirates (AHL).
On April 8th 2011, the Buffalo Sabres (NHL) signed him to a three-year entry-level contract.