The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed forward Paul Szczechura (pronounced sha-HER-a) to a two-year contract today, Executive Vice President & General Manager Jay Feaster announced.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound native of Belleville, Ontario scored 14 goals in 24 games with the Admirals last season after netting two in 29 games with the Iowa Stars before being traded to Norfolk on January 15 in exchange for future considerations. He was tied for third on the Admirals in goals with 16 and was seventh in points with 31. He led all Norfolk rookies in scoring and was tied for the team lead with three game-winning goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning - News: Lightning Sign Forward Paul Szczechura - 04/24/2008