Ryan Bittner, who won an NCAA D-3 National Championship a little over a week ago with the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, has signed a professional contract with the Pensacola Iceflyers in the SPHL and will play in his 1st game tonight (Friday) vs. Knoxville at 6:30 p.m. central time. Pensacola has clinched a spot in the SPHL playoffs and is currently 25-23-6 on the season. Ryan’s younger brother, Paul, is currently playing for the Cleveland Monster’s in the AHL. Cleveland is the affiliate of the Columbus Blue Jackets.