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Schwenningen fills the last defensive position with Sweden star Martinsson!
Dillingen an der Donau informs about the move of Swedish defender Eric Martinsson to the Schwenninger Wild Wings.
Schwenningen fills the last defensive position with Sweden star Martinsson!
The Schwenninger Wild Wings have brought in reinforcements for the upcoming season: the Swedish defenderEric Martinssonmoves from the Växjö Lakers to the DEL. Managing DirectorStefan Wagnerexpressed confidence that with the signing of the 32-year-old, the last contingent position in defense has now been filled. Martinsson brings a wealth of experience, including appearances in the Champions Hockey League and a promising record in the Swedish Hockey League (SHL), where he scored eight goals and nine assists in 46 games last season. According to the information from Süddeutsche.de It was important for the club to find a defender who could contribute valuable minutes in all situations.
Eric Martinsson, who fits into the team with an impressive height of 1.88 meters and a weight of 88 kilograms, has an impressive career in ice hockey. Until 2020 he was part of the extended squad of the Swedish national team and played almost exclusively in the SHL. During this time, he was able to prove himself in the 2018/19 season in North America with the Iowa Wild before returning to Europe. Martinsson ended his season with the Geneva Servettes, but he spent the last two years in Växjö and he impressively showed that he was one of the team's best defenders, scoring the most goals among defenders. How EishockeyNews.de Reportedly, the move to Schwenningen has been discussed for some time and now everything seems to be wrapped up.
A look at the DEL
This is an important step for the Wild Wings, as the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) is the highest ice hockey league in Germany. The league was founded in 1994 and replaces the Ice Hockey Bundesliga. Since then, numerous teams have been active in the DEL, which are particularly notable for their creative animal-shaped team names - a reference to the NHL. Schwenningen hopes that Martinsson can make a decisive contribution to remaining consistent in the competitive league.
Overall, the DEL is the record champion with thePolar Bears Berlin, who are the most successful team in the history of the league with eight championship titles. TheAdler Mannheimfollow them very closely with seven titles. How Eishockey-Statistiken.de shows, the Eisbären are not only a serious opponent in the current season, but have also often asserted themselves as an unbeatable force in the past, while the Wild Wings strive to find their own place in the league and constantly improve.
Stefan Wagner emphasizes that there are no major gaps in the team and that the goal is clear: with Martinsson at his side, the team should be a lot more successful in the new season. It will be interesting to see how the squad will develop and what challenges the Wild Wings will have to take on in the DEL. A good hand at team building could be the key to a successful season.