William Dufour Signs with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have officially brought William Dufour on board by signing him to a professional tryout (PTO) agreement. This decision marks an exciting opportunity for Dufour, who has had a whirlwind start to his season.
Career Overview
Initially, Dufour kicked off his hockey year with Lada Tolyatti in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), where he managed to score two goals, add an assist, but ended with a minus-3 rating across his stint with the team. Following his brief tenure in Russia, he transitioned to the Quebec National of the LNAH. Now, with his signing to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, he could potentially be making his third team appearance this season.
Draft and NHL Debut
Dufour, a 6-foot-3 forward, was drafted in 2020 by the New York Islanders, being selected with the 152nd overall pick. He made his NHL debut during the 2022-23 season with the Islanders, playing one game and finishing with a minus-2 rating. Prior to this season, Dufour also had a promising run in the American Hockey League (AHL), achieving nine goals and totaling 22 points in 67 games split between the Bridgeport Islanders and the Colorado Eagles.
Looking Ahead
As he begins this new chapter with the Penguins, both the team and fans will be eager to see how Dufour can leverage his skills and experiences from previous teams to make a significant contribution to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton roster.
