Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins Sign Three Prospects

New AHL Contracts for 2026‑27

The Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins revealed Monday that they have added three players to their AHL roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign. Defenseman Brent Johnson, forward Lucas Ciona and forward Mark Senden are set to bolster the team’s depth ahead of another Calder Cup push. All three bring experience from higher‑level leagues, having logged full seasons with ECHL and AHL clubs this past year.

Player Backgrounds

Brent Johnson spent the 2025‑26 season with the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers, posting 12 goals and 55 points across 72 contests. The defenseman’s steady play at the back contributes a reliable scoring presence for a lowly positioned pair. His prior exposure to professional hockey makes him a promising addition to WBS’s defensive core.

Lucas Ciona arrived from the Calgary Wranglers after a season that yielded five goals and nine points in 47 games. The 2021 NHL Draft’s sixth‑round pick of the Calgary Flames brings a y‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚‚