Release from 08.06.2023

Fehervar strengthens offense | Contract extensions in Bolzano, Innsbruck and Salzburg

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The HCB Südtirol Alperia has extended the contract with Dylan Di Perna for another year. The defender enters his already fourth season with the reigning runner-up of the win2day ICE Hockey League. In addition, Hydro Fehérvár AV19 announced the signing of Pascal Laberge. The 25-year-old forward joins from ECHL side Kansas City Mavericks, where he recorded 53 points (21G, 32A) in as many games last season. In addition, the HC TIWAG Innsbruck extended the contract with Anders Kroogsgard and the EC Red Bull Salzburg continues to rely on 18-year-old Luca Auer.

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Dylan Di Perna has been a key component of the White-Red defense for several years. In the past season, the Italian international impressed alongside Scott Valentine. In the win2day ICE Hockey League and Champions Hockey League, the 27-year-old has played 145 games in the white-red jersey so far. "It's fantastic to be playing in Bolzano for another season. Despite losing in the final, we played an exhilarating season and I know that we can repeat everything we have achieved in the upcoming season. The passion and support of the fans transfers to me and is an incentive to give 100% in every match," Di Perna reports.

Fehervar strengthens offense
Hydro Fehérvár AV19 announced the signing of Pascal Laberge. The 25-year-old forward joins from the Kansas City Mavericks of the ECHL, where he recorded 53 points (21G, 32A) in as many games last season. The Canadian, who also previously played in the American Hockey League, is making his first European appearance in Hungary. "It will definitely be something different than North American hockey, but I think it will be a good fit for my style of play. The prospect of playing in a brand new arena is also very exciting," says the new arrival.

Krogsgaard remains a "Shark"
The HC TIWAG Innsbruck has announced the contract extension with Denmark's Anders Krogsgaard. The 27-year-old defenseman scored 31 points in 53 games in his first season with the Sharks. "I am very happy to continue playing in Innsbruck. We all had such a great season together with the fans, so much fun, and I hope we can build on that and take another step forward," Krogsgaard said.

Salzburg relies on Auer
18-year-old Luca Auer will continue to play for the EC Red Bull Salzburg. The forward has been with the Red Bulls since his youth years. Last season, Auer played 29 games (1G / 2A) in the win2day ICE Hockey League. In parallel, he played 15 games with the Red Bull Hockey Juniors in the Alps Hockey League (6G / 5A) and played with Austria's U20 national team in the World Junior Championship in Canada.