DEL - Top goalkeeper Haukeland stays with DEG after all
Top-Goaltender Henrik Haukeland will remain with the Düsseldorf EG in the German Ice Hockey League. This was confirmed by sports director Niki Mondt of the "Rheinische Post." Although the DEG, who have stated that they will have less money available in the future and are considered a relegation candidate for the upcoming season, decided to stay with the internationally sought-after Norwegian.
"I'm glad he's staying," said Mondt accordingly. "Of course, there was always a small loophole open, but he has a valid contract. Henrik still doesn't want to leave."
Haukeland had extended his contract with the eight-time champion by six years before the disappointing previous season. After the season, the club had announced that they had less money than planned for the squad composition. Haukeland's agent had then offered him in European leagues. However, the 29-year-old has now decided to stay.
- Despite facing financial challenges and being labeled as a potential relegation candidate, the DEG in the German Ice Hockey League managed to retain the services of top-goaltender Henrik Haukeland.
- The Rhine-based DEL team DEG, including sports director Niki Mondt, voiced their satisfaction with Haukeland's decision to stay, as reported by Rheinische Post, a renowned local newspaper in Düsseldorf, Germany.
- Henrik Haukeland, the internationally sought-after Norwegian goaltender, decided to continue his stint with Düsseldorf EG, despite offers from European leagues, following a successful contract extension before the disappointing previous season.
- As a result of Haukeland's decision, the Rhine River's city Düsseldorf's DEG team, which has won the German Ice Hockey League eight times, will look forward to his impressive performances in the forthcoming season in Germany.
