NEW YORK, N.Y. – Western Michigan hockey junior forward Austin Rueschhoff has signed an entry-level contract as a free agent with the National Hockey League's New York Rangers on Friday afternoon.
The deal begins at the start of the 2020-21 season.
Rueschhoff departs WMU early after appearing in all 36 games this season, finishing third on the team in scoring with 26 points on 12 goals and 14 assists. The 6-foot-7 skater scored at least 10 goals in each of his three season for the Broncos, finishing his career with 35 goals and 35 assists for 70 points.