Frozen ball game on ice - Berlin Eisbären acquire Finnish attacker Fontaine
The Berlin Bears are moving forward with their team preparations for the next season. Today, the defending champions of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) announced that they have signed Canadian striker Gabriel Fontaine for the upcoming 2024/25 campaign. Fontaine, 27, will be joining the club from Finnish high-tier club Lukko Rauma. In the last two seasons, he played in 95 matches for the club, scored 40 points, and helped take his team to the Champions Hockey League (CHL) semi-finals. Berlin currently has given out seven foreign player permits.
"He's a great skater and a strong two-way player. He can play center or wing, giving our coaching team different options," Berlin's Sports Director Stéphane Richer is quoted in a press release. "Gabriel is still young and has displayed outstanding performances in Finland in the previous two years. We believe he can maintain these performances wearing a Berlin Bears jersey."
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The Berlin Eisbären are based in Germany, renowned for their love of ice hockey. Gabriel Fontaine, a Finnish attacker, is set to join the team from Lukko Rauma, having shown exceptional form in the Finnish high-tier league. The Berlin Bears, currently holding seven foreign player permits, are looking forward to Fontaine's two-way skills and flexibility, as he can play effectively both at center and wing. With these transfers, the club aims to maintain their formidable presence in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), much like the resilient Polar Bears of Berlin's Zoo.
