Defenseman Ryan Lowney has agreed to terms with the Toledo Walleye for the 2020-21 season.
Lowney, 26, returns stateside after playing the 2019-20 season in Slovakia and Belfast. During his first season in Europe, the 5'8", 172-pound d-man posted three goals and 19 assists in 55 games. A native of Redford, Michigan, Lowney launched his professional hockey career in 2016-17 with the Fort Wayne Komets. In the 146 games played over three seasons, he tallied 13 goals and 57 assists, for 70 points.
Before turning pro, Lowney spent four years in Division 1 NCAA hockey with Ferris State University. In 2015-16, he helped the Bulldogs win the Broadmoor Trophy as WCHA Champions. It was the first post-season league championship in school history.