The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Luke Witkowski to a two-year contract today.
The Holland, Michigan native played in 38 games with the Western Michigan University this year, accumulating two goals, ten points and 46 penalty minutes. The Bronco’s Captain was named Second-Team All-CCHA. He led the Broncos with 53 blocked shots and was second for penalty minutes.
Witkowski appeared in 152 games during his four-year career at Western Michigan. He netted seven goals, 38 points and 235 penalty minutes. He won the 2010-11 Bill Saunders Plus/Minus Award for finishing with the Broncos’ best plus/minus rating at plus-13. (Photo/Susan Ferlita)
He played for the Fargo Force and the Ohio Junior Blue Jackets of the USHL prior to entering school at WMU. He had nine goals and 26 assists in two USHL seasons and was named to the 2009 USHL All-Star Team.
Luke was drafted by the Lightning in the sixth round of the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Since being drafted he has attended four Lightning Prospect Camps.
Witkowski is expected to finish the season in Syracuse on a tryout contract.
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