Former Union College defenseman Lane Caffaro has been signed to an American Hockey League tryout by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Following the completion of his senior season with the Dutchmen, Caffaro made his pro debut for the Pens on April 8 against Norfolk. Playing on an amateur tryout, Caffaro skated in four games with WBS, picking up an assist on April 12 at Calder Cup champion Hershey.

Caffaro, 25, played four seasons for Union with 79 points (23g, 56a) and 227 penalty minutes in 135 games.

Listed at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, Caffaro led Dutchmen defensemen with 22 points (8g, 14a), earning ECAC First Team honors. He was an ECAC Second Team selection as a junior.