Release from 09.05.2019

Salzburg signs former NHL-player Joslin

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The EC Red Bull Salzburg announces the signing of the Canadian Derek Joslin. The 32-year-old with years of experience in the NHL was last active in the DEL for Red Bull Munich.

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Derek Joslin reinforces the defense of EC Red Bull Salzburg for the upcoming season. The veteran brings a lot of experience and can u.a. look back to 116 games in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks, Carolina Hurricanes and Vancouver Cannucks. In the last three years he played at Red Bull Munich where he got German Champion twice. Last season he reached the final of the Champions Hockey League as well.

The change from Munich to Salzburg should not be difficult for him, says Joslin: "I'm looking forward to the new task in Salzburg. After my time in Munich, I know that Red Bull is a first-class organization. With Matt McIlvane as new head coach in Salzburg, I am also sure that we want to play for the championship in the Erste Bank Eishockey Liga. I'm looking forward to getting the chance to help the team. "

Sprinkler extends contract

In addition to the commitment of Joslin the Red Bulls have also announced the contract extension with Brent Regner. The Canadian will play his second season in Salzburg. The defender was one of the best players in Salzburg last season and scored 13 goals and 25 assists in 52 games.

Innsbruck engage a second goalkeeper

The HC TWK Innsbruck "Die Haie" announced a transfer too. The Tyroleans engage the 21-year-old goalkeeper Rene Huber. The shark's home-grown talent was loaned to Zirl and Kitzbühel last season. For the upcoming season he will play for his old workplace again.