Ice pirates Crimmitschau get Canadian defenders Adam McCormick!

Ice pirates Crimmitschau get Canadian defenders Adam McCormick!

Crimmitschau, Deutschland - The ice pirates Crimmitschau have a fresh wind in their defensive network: The Canadian defender Adam McCormick changes from the Rockford Icehogs (AHL) to Crimmitschau. The 25-year-old, who will wear jersey number 7, is highly motivated and ready to take the next step in his career in the DEL2. Team manager Ronny Bauer emphasizes that McCormick as a defender not only has defensive but also offensive skills and has a good understanding of the game. This makes him a promising new addition to the ice pirates who are looking for a supporting member of the defensive network. According to Radio Zwickau , McCormick has dared to make the jump to Europe and is ready to demonstrate its potential.

McCormick has an exciting career behind: Born on June 25, 2000 in Woodstock, New Brunswick, he previously played for the Cape Breton Eagles and the Acadie Bathurst Titan in the Québec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) before moving to the University of New Brunswick. Here he shone and was chosen as a defender in 2024 with most assists in the university. Last season he gained valuable experiences in Echl at the Indy Fuel, where he scored two goals and 13 assists in 37 games. In addition, he played nine games for the Rockford Icehogs in the Ahl. The move to the ice pirates was a logical step for him after taking the interest of several DEL Club in the course of his career. However, he decided on the team from Crimmitschau how ice hockey news reported.

The ice pirates in focus

McCormick's commitment could be crucial for the ice pirates to successfully assert themselves in the DEL2 in the coming season. His offensive skills should be an enrichment for the team's defensive style. Team manager Ronny Bauer is certain that McCormick can play an important role in the defensive network in order to both defensively stabilize the team and to set an offensive accents. This mixture of talents will be of great importance for the ice pirates to remain competitive in the league.

But what can fans look forward to in the new season? McCormick not only brings his experience from North America, but also the ambition to gain a foothold in the DEL2. The ice pirates have decided to rely on fresh powers, and McCormick could be the key to a successful performance in the new season. While other clubs, such as Düsseldorfer eG, also make personnel changes, it remains to be seen which strategy ultimately bears the best fruits. For example, DEG has committed Niklas Junemann as a new goalie, which fueled the competition even further, as well as with