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Grizzly's Wolfsburg have signed defensive star Melchiori until 2028!
The Grizzlys Wolfsburg are extending the contract with defender Julian Melchiori until 2028 to strengthen their defense.
Grizzly's Wolfsburg have signed defensive star Melchiori until 2028!
The Grizzlys Wolfsburg have made a clear commitment to their defensive strategist: Julian Melchiori will stay with the team until 2028. The 33-year-old defender has been described as a central point in defense and sporting director Karl-Heinz Fliegauf is convinced of his reliability. The decision to extend his contract early shows that the Grizzlys want to rely on a stable defense in order to remain competitive in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). Ice hockey news reports about this important step.
Julian Melchiori looks back on an impressive career. He was born on December 6, 1991 in Canada and found his way to the Atlanta Thrashers via the 2010 NHL Draft, who selected him in the third round. He made his NHL debut on December 27, 2013. In the following years, Melchiori gained experience in various international leagues before moving to the Grizzlys in November 2020 during the corona pandemic. In his first season he led Wolfsburg to the DEL final. Wikipedia provides detailed information about his career.
Successful return to Wolfsburg
After a one-year stint at Eisbären Berlin, where he won the championship in his second season, Melchiori returned to Wolfsburg for the 2024/25 season. So far this season, the defender has already contributed two goals and seven assists in 15 games. His wealth of experience is indispensable for the team, even though he is only 33 years old. Melchiori has already played 296 games in the DEL and has scored a total of 99 points - a sign of his consistency in the top German league.
- Geboren: 6. Dezember 1991
- Vertrag bis: 2028
- Einsatz: 15 Spiele
- Tore/Assist: 2 Tore, 7 Vorlagen
- Vorherige Vereine: Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Eisbären Berlin
- DEL-Spiele: 296
- Gesamtpunkte: 99
The DEL, which was founded in 1994, has since established itself as the top ice hockey league in Germany. It replaced the Ice Hockey Bundesliga and can be proud of numerous teams with animal names, similar to the NHL. To date, the Eisbären Berlin have won the most championships - and Julian Melchiori can look back on a title in this glorious tradition. Ice hockey statistics The league's successes date back to its founding.
With this contract extension, the Grizzlys Wolfsburg are relying on continuity and a solid defensive line. Fans in Wolfsburg and beyond can look forward to the coming years with Julian Melchiori on the team!