The Coachella Valley Firebirds of the American Hockey League have added forward Ryan Lautenbach with a one-year contract, marking his first professional affiliation with a new team after just two seasons at the pro level. The signing continues the player’s development trajectory as he seeks to expand his experience in the league. Standard practice in the AHL means the financial details of the agreement remain undisclosed. Fans and analysts will be watching to see how Lautenbach adapts to his fresh surroundings.

The AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds announced yesterday that they signed forward Ryan Lautenbach to a one-year AHL contract. As is customary with AHL signings, the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal will put Lautenbach in a new organization for what will be just the second professional campaign of his young career. […]