Release from 05.08.2026

Ritten bolsters defence with Connor Blake

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The Rittner Buam SkyAlps have added Canadian defenceman Connor Blake, who spent the last two seasons in Europe. KHL Sisak, Hafro Cortina Hockey and Hockey Club Gherdëina also announced new signings in recent days.

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Rittner Buam SkyAlps
The Buam have signed Canadian defenceman Connor Blake. The right‑handed player progressed through several youth teams in his hometown of Calgary before playing five seasons of college hockey at Mount Royal University from 2019. In 2023 he moved to the USA, turning professional with the Idaho Steelheads and Adirondack Thunder in the ECHL. For the 2024/25 season Blake crossed the Atlantic to join Anglet in France’s Ligue Magnus. After 43 games and 20 points, the 27‑year‑old moved last season to ECDC Memmingen Indians in Germany’s Oberliga, where he recorded 52 points.

KHL Sisak
Sisak have signed 27‑year‑old Canadian‑Croatian centre Nicholas Domitrovic. Following stints in North America and one season in France’s second tier – where he posted 33 points in 30 games for Villard‑de‑Lans – the forward now joins the Alps Hockey League.

Hafro Cortina Hockey
Cortina have brought in defenceman Jan Skok, who most recently played for the Vancouver Giants in the WHL. The 19‑year‑old Czech U20 international has already appeared in 43 top‑league games in his home country.

Hockey Club Gherdëina
The defending champions are giving significant ice time to two 19‑year‑old defencemen – Christopher Bettega (from Fassa) and Jan Frenademez (from Cortina) – to aid their development, while Tommy Delucca has extended his contract. The 22‑year‑old forward has already played 87 Alps Hockey League games.

Photo: Memmingen Indians