Release from 17.05.2017

New goalie for Fehervar AV19

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Fehervar AV19 signed Canadian Mark Visentin. For the 24-years old goalie, who played already once in the NHL, Szekesfehervar will be the first station in Europe. Plus: Transfer news from Graz, Klagenfurt, Innsbruck and Villach.

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The Canadian Mark Visentin and the Hungarian Miklos Rajna will be Fehervar AV19‘s goalies 2017/18. For Visentin Szekesfehervar will be his first station in Europe. The 24-years old Canadian was drafted 2010 in the first round by the Arizona Coyotes and played 2013/14 already one game in the NHL for the Phoenix Coyotes. Besides the goalie was in action already 89 times in the American Hockey League. Last season Mark Visentin played 26 times in the net for the Cincinnati Cyclones in the East Cost Hockey League and had a save% of 89,3. Besides he made 2016/17 one game for the Milwaukee Admirals in der AHL. „I chose to play hockey in Europe this season because I want to experience what it's like to play the game in a different culture; a culture that is also surrounded by great fans. I've spoken to a lot of former teammates that currently play in Europe and they love it. I expect that there will be a bit of a learning process at the beginning, but I am looking forward to having a great season in a great city. I want the team to have great success while having fun at the same time.  Being drafted to the NHL was a great feeling, but having the opportunity to play in the NHL was a phenomenal experience for me. I am very proud to have Played in the NHL and I think the experience allowed me to learn a lot about the game and myself. Playing In the NHL was great and it further reinforced how much fun it is to play in front of sold out crowds. I also learned how to be accountable and handle high intensity situations. Everyone at that level accepts their role and does anything they can to win which made it a great environment to be in.“, reported Visentin.
 
Transfer news from Austria
Fin Aleksi Laakso is the last addition for the defense of Moser Medical Graz99ers for the 2017/18-season. The 27-years old defenseman played so far always in his home country, inter alia 359 times in the Liiga (highest League in Finland) and scored there 100 points (25G/75A). The last two season he spend with Vaasan Sport.
 
EC VSV extended the contracts with the young forwards Valentin Leiler, who made past season twelve points from 41 games and with Christof Kromp, who scored 2016/17 18 points from 42 games for the Eagles.
 
The UPC Vienna Capitals extended the contract with Austrian forward Mario Fischer, who made past season 14 points from 44 games for the Champion.
 
At HC TWK Innsbruck „Die Haie“ the youngsters Lukas Bär, Mathias Kastner, Andreas Huber and Dominic Riedl move up into the first team. Besides with defenseman Fabian Nußbaumer another young player comes from Salzburg U20 to the Tyroleans.
 
EC-KAC extended the contract with Austrian National Team forward Thomas Hundertpfund.