Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Zach Sanford is taking his talents overseas. 

HC Lugano of Switzerland's National League have announced that they have signed Sanford to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season. 

Sanford, 30, spent all of this past season at the American Hockey League (AHL) level with the Rockford IceHogs. In 70 games with the AHL squad in 2024-25, he recorded 19 goals, 24 assists, and 43 points. He also had three goals and eight points in seven playoff games for Rockford this spring.

Sanford appeared in 18 games with the Blackhawks during the 2023-24 season, posting four assists, 17 hits, and a minus-3 rating. He also played in 13 games with the IceHogs in 2023-24, recording three goals and six points. 

Sanford will now look to make an impact with HC Lugano after landing this one-year deal with the overseas club. It will be interesting to see what kind of year he has from here. 

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