The Graz99ers’ search for defenders has been completed: New signing comes from the SHL!

The Moser Medical Graz99ers have found what they are looking for in their search for defensive reinforcements. The newcomer moves from the SHL to the Mur.

In terms of sport, things are going really well for the people of Murstadt at the moment: with two wins in a row, they are the first pursuers of the league leaders from Klagenfurt. After 30 games you already have 20 wins and 61 points. But the injury devil also struck in Graz.

Frank Hora has been missing since the beginning of November and will be out for a few more weeks. Sports director Philipp Pinter’s search for defensive reinforcements has now been completed. The Finn Kasper Kotkansalo is moving from the Swedish top league to the Styrians. The 27-year-old played 21 games for Lulea HF this year, but was unable to collect any scorer points.

The 3rd round pick of the Detroit Red Wings previously gained experience in professional ice hockey in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft in Finland. Remarkable: Kotkansalo and 99ers defender Anders Koch played together at Kiekko-Espoo last year. The 190cm tall crack is likely to make his debut against VSV. However, his commitment in Graz is only temporary, as he will be playing in the “liiga” again next season.

Image: Domen Jancic

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