Release from 20.05.2019

Wipptal Broncos sign new head coach

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The Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan initiated a roster upheaval with the announcement of their new head coach. Dustin Whitcotton is the new man behind the bench of the Broncos. In addition, the management of Sterzing announced the signing of the American goalkeeper Jason Bacashihua. The 2001 first-round draft pick of the Dallas Stars brings a lot of experience to South Tyrol. The EK The Zeller Eisbären gave the notice of the takeover of eight young talents in the squad of the first team. With Gianluca Vallini, Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey signed a new goalkeeper too.

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Broncos with important new signings
The Wipptal Broncos Weihenstephan announced the singing of a new head coach. With Dustin Whitcotton, the managers succeeded in signing a coach, who can look back on a successful player and coaching career. The Canadian played among others over 220 times in the DEL. Further, as a coach he supervised Lindau into the DEL2. In addition, the Broncos announced the signing of Jason Bacashihua. The 36-year-old first-round draft pick from the Dallas Stars looks back on a long and successful career. He managed to play 38 games for the Saint Louis Blues in NHL, the Straubing Tigers in the DEL, HC Banska Bystrica, in the Asian League, in Poland and in the DEL2. In addition, the experienced goalkeeper also collected some World Cup games for the United States. Furthermore his 19-year-old backup Jakob Rabanser extended his contract for another year.

Zell am See relies on youth players
Tobias Dilsky, Martin Haffner, Tobias Radacher, Jack Maes, Daniel Wenghofer, Patrick Sporer and Alois Schultes are going to play for Zell´s first team in the upcoming AHL-season. Except Alios Schultes, all of them will play for the Red Bull Hockey academy too, so they can collect more experience.

New goalkeeper for Asiago
Migross Supermercati Asiago Hockey announced the signing of goalkeeper Gianluca Vallini of Vipiteno. After the Broncos already occupied the goalkeeper position with a new arrival, the 25-year-old netminder will play for Asiago in the future. The native Italian, born in Bolzano, will play his fourth Alps Hockey League season overall. At the same time, Asiago announced the separation of Frederic Cloutier.