Former Rockford IceHogs forward Zach Sanford has signed a one-year contract with HC Lugano of the Swiss NL for the 2025-26 season.
Sanford recorded 19 goals and 43 points in 70 games with Rockford last season.
The 30-year-old racked up 49 goals and 104 points in 334 career NHL games with the Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks.
He notched 20 points in 60 regular season games and four points in eight playoff games with the Blues in 2018-19 on the way to a Stanley Cup win.
The Salem, Mass., native has 54 goals and 110 points in 196 career AHL games with the IceHogs, Hershey Bears, Chicago Wolves, San Antonio Rampage, Milwaukee Admirals, and Tucson Roadrunners.
✍ L’Hockey Club Lugano comunica di aver siglato un contratto valido per la stagione 2025/26 con l’attaccante statunitense Zach Sanford.
Benvenuto a Lvgano, Zach! ⚪🟡⚫https://t.co/T20j16bzQv
— Hockey Club Lugano (@OfficialHCL) August 25, 2025
Sanford, Mike Sgarbossa, and Connor Carrick all spent last year in the AHL and will suit up for Lugano in 2025-26.
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