Friday, 25. April 2025 |
Red Bull München signs ERC Ingolstadt captain Fabio Wagner
The 29-year-old defenseman has played for Ingolstadt since 2014. In his eleven years with the Upper Bavarians, Wagner has played a total of 569 games in the PENNY DEL. He also made 24 appearances in the Champions Hockey League.
In the past season, the defensive specialist, who has captained Ingolstadt since the 2020/21 season, played all 64 league games and scored 14 points (four goals | ten assists).
Winkler: "Embodies everything a successful team needs"
Christian Winkler, Managing Director Sports Red Bull Ice Hockey: "Fabio is an absolute model athlete joining our team. On and off the ice, he embodies everything a successful team needs. In the game, in the dressing room and when it comes to daily work, he is a role model and leader. We are delighted that Fabio has chosen Red Bull Munich."
Fabio Wagner: "I'm really looking forward to the new challenge and the chance to develop further. I want to contribute to the team's success with defensive stability and at the same time pass on my experience to the younger players."
Wagner gets the number 55
Wagner has been an integral part of the German national team for many years beyond his involvement in Ingolstadt. The 29-year-old has been on the ice for Germany at the last four World Championships and was also part of the 2022 Olympic squad.
In Munich, the defender will wear the number 55 in future.
Current EHC Red Bull Munich squad for the 2025/26 season:
Goalkeepers (2): Mathias Niederberger, Simon Wolf
Defensemen (6): Konrad Abeltshauser, Maximilian Daubner, Les Lancaster, Ryan Murphy, Phillip Sinn, Fabio Wagner
Forwards (14): Adam Brooks, Chris DeSousa, Yasin Ehliz, Markus Eisenschmid, Brady Ferguson, Patrick Hager, Nikolaus Heigl, Taro Hirose, Maximilian Kastner, Philipp Krening, Veit Oswald, Jeremy McKenna, Tobias Rieder, Luis Schinko
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