The past ICEHL season once again showed how important strong performances between the posts can be for a team’s success. Several goalkeepers were able to steal the spotlight with consistently strong performances, spectacular saves and impressive statistics. Particularly interesting: Some of these goalies currently have no clear future and could therefore become exciting names on the transfer market. Below we take a closer look at three goalkeepers who attracted lasting attention in the 2025/26 season.
Eddie Pasquale (G)
The Canadian veteran moved to HC Pustertal during the 2024/25 season and quickly developed into one of the Wolves’ most important backers. In the past season, Pasquale played 41 games in the regular season and impressed with a catch rate of .911 and a goals against average of 2.33. The 35-year-old also delivered consistently strong performances in the playoffs with a .915 save percentage and three shutouts. His calmness in the game and his enormous international experience made him an important factor for the South Tyroleans. Pasquale can look back on an impressive career with stints in the NHL, AHL and KHL and was even named the league’s best goalie in Russia. In total, he played over 200 KHL games and also made appearances for the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL. His resume with a Calder Cup title and several All-Star awards also underlines his quality. Despite his age, Pasquale remains one of the most interesting veterans available on the European market.
Samuel Harvey (G)
Samuel Harvey has been one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the ICEHL for years and was also one of the most important performers at HC Bozen in 2025/26. The Canadian played 39 games in the regular season and achieved strong figures of 2.36 goals conceded per game and a catch rate of .913. The season before, Harvey led the league in goals against average and save percentage, thereby confirming his reputation as the league’s top goalie. Before his time in Bolzano, Harvey gained experience in the AHL, ECHL and the Finnish Liiga, and he also won the Memorial Cup with Rouyn-Noranda. Over the past four years he has developed into one of the faces of HCB Südtirol and has been a decisive factor in the playoffs on several occasions. Nevertheless, there are currently increasing signs that his time in Bolzano could be coming to an end after four years. Should a separation actually occur, Harvey should quickly find several interested parties due to his strong performance.
Dustin Tokarski (G)
After Olimpija keeper Lukas Horak was injured, the Dragons signed an extremely experienced replacement, Dustin Tokarski, at short notice – and thus landed a real stroke of luck. The Canadian brought the experience of 86 NHL games and over 400 AHL games with him to Ljubljana and was particularly impressive across the board, especially in the playoffs. There Tokarski had a strong catch rate of .934 and a goals against average of 2.04 in ten games. The veteran was a decisive factor, especially in the series against Bolzano, and showed his class several times. In his career, Tokarski won, among other things, the Memorial Cup, the gold medal at the U20 World Cup and two Calder Cups in the AHL. However, since Lukas Horak is now fit again, it will be difficult for Tokarski to continue to play a major role in Ljubljana. This could make the 36-year-old an extremely exciting name on the European goalie market.
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