Release from 12.07.2017

New faces for Gherdeina, Bregenzerwald and Pustertal extend contracts

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HC Gherdeina welcomes two new defenders to their team: While Kalvin Salgert transfers from Erste Bank Eishockey Liga side Fehervar AV19, Jere Ölander signed a tryout contract with the fury. In addition, HC Pustertal's captain Armin Helfer extended his contract and also EC Bregenzerwald goalie Misa Pietilä stays longer with his club.

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30-year-old Kalvin Sagert strengthens Gherdeina's defense in the upcoming Alps Hockey League season. Three years ago the Canadian with Hungarian passport came to Europe for the first time, winning two MOL league titles instantly. Last campaign the 30-year-old defender played for Erste Bank Eishockey Liga side Fehérvár AV19, where he gained six points out of 27 games. In addition, the club also added Finnish defender Jere Ölander, who signed a tryout contract. Lately the 27-year-old played for Dunaújvárosi Acélbikák, where he was coached by new Gherdeina head coach Lee Gilbert.
 
Pustertal captain adds one more season
511 games for HC Pustertal are not enough! The 37-year-old captain Armin Helfer signed for another season with the wolves. Last campaign the defender played in total 60 games for the Alps Hockey League side and the Italian national team. "I'm looking forward to play a second AHL season with this team. We have to make up for the tough quarterfinal defeat last campaign", says Helfer.
 
Bregenzerwald extends netminder
Misa Pietilä is back in Vorarlberg to head into his second season with EC Bregenzerwald. Last summer the 22-year-old netminder left Finland for the first time to join the Vorarlberg side. In a tough season for the club, Pietilä did very well with having a .901 save percentage. "There are many things we could learn from last season. We will give our best and always fight till the end".