Release from 23.08.2020

Three new arrivals for Innsbruck

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HC TWK Innsbruck added Canadian forward Félix Girard, who comes from Hydro Fehérvár AV19. The sharks also signed two defenders for the 2020-21 bet-at-home ICE Hockey League campaign, Jonathan Racine (CAN) and Colton Saucerman (USA). In addition, HC Bolzano announced the contract extensions with Daniel Catenacci, Domenic Alberga and Justin Fazio.

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Félix Girard transfers from Fehérvár to Innsbruck. The 26-year-old was drafted by the Nashville Predators in 2013. He then played for five seasons in the American Hockey League for the farm teams of both NHL clubs Nashville and Colorado. He scored 94 points (36 goals) in AHL 359 games. Last October, Girard made his first European appearance with Hydro Fehérvár AV19, scoring nine goals and 21 assists in 30 games for the Hungarians.

With Jonathan Racine, a defender with several years of AHL experience will be coming to Innsbruck. The Canadian from Montreal was drafted by the Florida Panthers in 2011 and also came to a NHL game in the 2013/14 season. The defender played most of his professional career in the American Hockey League with the farm teams from Florida, the Montreal Canadiens or Tampa Bay Lightning. The 27-year-old came to Europe for the first time in February when playing with Finnish side Tappara. Another new addition to the defence of HC TWK Innsbruck is Colton Saucerman. The 28-year-old has completed several seasons in the AHL and the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Most recently, the US-American was engaged by the Idaho Steelheads.

Trio stays with Bolzano
The HCB Südtirol Alperia signed contract extensions with forwards Dan Catenacci, Domenic Alberga and goalie Justin Fazio. Daniel Catenacci, who has already played NHL games for the Buffalo Sabres (11) and the New York Rangers (1), will be contesting his third season with the HCB Südtirol Alperia. The 27-year-old has played 98 games for the foxes so far, scoring 24 goals and 32 assists. Domenic Alberga, who is currently on training camp with the Italian national team in Neumarkt, has also extended his contract and will spend a second season in Bolzano. He scored 12 goals and 14 assists in 48 matches in the last season. With Justin Fazio the backup goalie, who is currently part of the Italian national team, also stays with the club for another season.