Release from 31.05.2024

AHL transfer update 02

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The 14 Alps Hockey League clubs are working on their teams for the coming season. A number of transfers were announced again this week, with goalie Colin Furlong staying with champions Rittner Buam SkyAlps, for example.

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Colin Furlong has extended his contract with the Rittner Buam SkyAlps. The 31-year-old was the best goalie last season: in the regular season he had a .929 save percentage, and in the playoffs, the Canadian even managed .943. His saves were decisive for the "double" of the Italian championship and the Alps Hockey League title.

Märt Eerme is the new head coach at EC Bregenzerwald. The 37-year-old Estonian has been coach of HC Panter Talinn for the past four years, having previously gained experience in various positions in Finland and Hungary. Eerme's qualifications and training philosophy made him a favoured candidate of the ECB sports management. While captain Richard Schlögl has extended his contract with EC Bregenzerwald, the brothers Philip and Manuel Metzler will also continue to prove their qualities in the coming 2024-25 season.

Mikus Mintautiškis is staying with HK RST-Pellet Celje. The 23-year-old recorded 49 points in 38 AHL games last season, in which he also made two appearances for the Latvian national team. Before joining the Slovenian side, the forward played for Kitzbühel. In addition, captain Jure Sotlar will play another season with the Slovenians. The 30-year-old scored 44 points in 33 games last season. Celje will be coached by Gal Koren for another campaign.

Mario Altmann has extended his contract with EK Zeller Eisbären. The defenceman moved to Pinzgau in the summer of 2023 and gained 3 goals and 12 assists in 46 Alps Hockey League games. In addition to his qualities on the ice, the 37-year-old is a leader in the dressing room.

EC Die Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel strengthened their offense with Paul Schmid. The 23-year-old, who played in the youth programme of the Steinbach Black Wings Linz, is moving from the University of Norwich to Tirol.

The Hockey Club Gardena announced the next three transfers. Davide Schiavone and Luca Biondi, two forwards from Fassa Falcons, have joined the Furie, while Stephan Deluca has extended his contract.

The Hockey Unterland Cavaliers announced some roster updates. Their defense will be led by Tobias Brighenti and Alex Sullmann. The two veterans have a combined total of over 400 Alps Hockey League games. In the offence the Cavs can still trust in Moritz Kaufmann, Michael Sullmann and Gabriel Galassiti, among others.

HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice signed Tjas Lesnicar to a contract extension. The 20-year-old forward has gained 38 points in AHL 79 games so far.

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