Release from 19.06.2026

Kitzbühel signs veteran Jan Lattner

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The Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel have signed experienced defenseman Jan Lattner. The 36-year-old Czech joins Kitzbühel after many years with Innsbruck in the win2day ICE Hockey League. While Zell am See strengthened its defense with Estonian national team player Daniil Kulintsev, several other clubs also announced roster updates.

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EK Zeller Eisbären
Zell am See has added Estonian national team defenseman Daniil Kulintsev. The 23-year-old already brings experience from Austria: in the 2023/24 season, he impressed with EC Bregenzerwald, recording strong offensive numbers (57 points in 45 games). After spells with EC VSV and most recently KH Torun in Poland, the left-shot defenseman now moves to Zell am See.

KHL Sisak
Defenseman Patrik Dobric is heading into his sixth season with KHL Sisak. The 25-year-old has been one of the Knights’ key figures for years and was again a crucial player last season. In 59 games, Dobric recorded 10 goals and 31 assists, making him the team’s top-scoring defenseman.

HC Migross Asiago
Asiago has confirmed Michele Forte for the 2026/27 season. The 24-year-old is expected to continue contributing with effort, energy, and reliability. Forte, who has already played 238 AHL games, is considered an important part of the team.

Adler Stadtwerke Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel has added experienced defenseman Jan Lattner. The 36-year-old Czech arrives after a long stint with Innsbruck, remaining in Tyrol. Since 2019, Lattner has been a key player and captain in Innsbruck.

Rittner Buam SkyAlps
Ritten strengthens its offense with Adam Capannelli. The 27-year-old Italian-Canadian spent last season in the ECHL and previously played for the Wipptal Broncos. In 102 AHL games, he recorded an impressive 156 points. Notably, in the 2024/25 season, he became the league’s top scorer with 34 goals.

Hafro Cortina Hockey
Forward Giorgio Panciera will remain with Cortina. The 24-year-old recently impressed with consistent performances in 36 appearances. At the same time, 21-year-old defenseman Gabriel Pastorello returns to the club, where he is expected to continue his development.

HC Meran/o Pircher
Merano is relying on young goaltenders. Christian Gamper (17) will enter the season as backup after already gaining AHL experience. Gabriel Vezzali (17) also remains part of the team and will split time between the U19 squad and the senior team. Defenseman Semir Laimer Gerstl also stays on the roster after making the jump to the first team last season and recording his first point.

Hockey Unterland Cavaliers
Andrea Vaccarino, born in 2009, joins from Turin as a promising talent who has already gained experience in the IHL and with Italy’s U18 national team. At the same time, the club has extended the contract of defenseman Peter Tavernini, who impressed in his first AHL season.