EHC Freiburg extends contract with an experienced defender: Calvin Pokorny stays on board for 2024/25 season
EHC Freiburg extends contract with an experienced defender: Calvin Pokorny stays on board for 2024/25 season
Calvin Pokorny strengthens the defensive of the EHC Freiburg
The EHC Freiburg can count on the return of the offensive defender Calvin Pokorny for the upcoming DEL2 season 2024/25. The 26-year-old player, who was trained in youth both in Switzerland and Germany, brings with it an abundance of experience from the second German ice hockey league. With impressive 225 second division games and 64 scorer points, Pokorny has been characterized by his offensive and skills for years.
After Alexander de Los Rios had undergone a serious injury, head coach Timo Saarikoski was a concern of strengthening the team's defense. Calvin Pokorny, who has already had three successful years at EHC Freiburg, turned out to be a desired solution for the vacant position on the defensive. After intensive discussions, the association was able to extend the contract with Pokorny, and thus the last missing piece of the puzzle completes the squad for the coming season.
The sports director of EHC Freiburg, Peter Salmik, emphasized the difficulty of replacing a player like de Los Rios, but was confident about the extension with Calvin Pokorny. With his experience and as a right shooter, Pokorny will definitely help the team and offer important options to the squad. Salmik is happy about the solution found and emphasizes the important role that Pokorny takes into the team.
Calvin Pokorny himself also expressed his joy about the contract extension and emphasized that he now feels at home in Freiburg. He would like to be aside in the current situation in the current situation and can't wait to play again in front of the fans in the real hero arena. It is important for him to be part of the team and the Freiburg community.
A look at the EHC Freiburg squad for the 2024/25 season:
| position | player |
|---|---|
| goalkeeper | Patrik Cerveny, Luis Benzing |
| defense | Alexander de Los Rios, Sameli Ventelä, Niclas Hempel, Marvin Neher, Petr Heider (Eisbären Regensburg), Leo Hafenrichter (EC Bad Nauheim), Maximilian Leitner (Krefeld Pinguine), Simon Stowasser (EV Landshut), Calvin Pokorny |
| storm | Shawn O’Donnell, Eero Elo, Paul Bechtold, Dante Hahn, Georgiy Saakyan (Saale Bulls), Yannik Burghart (ESV Kaufbeuren), Sebastian Streu (Starbulls Rosenheim), Christian Billich, Lennart Otten, Tomas Schwamberger (Eisbären Regensburg), Nikolas Linsenmaier, Filip Reisnecker (Schwenninger Wild Wings), Spencer Naas (Dundee Stars) |
The return of Calvin Pokorny as a fixture in the wolves promises an exciting and successful season for EHC Freiburg. His experience and skills will help the team to achieve their goals and to inspire fans.
(Presseinfo: EHC Freiburg, 12.07.2024)
- Nag