Unceremoniously Departing: Flaake Bids Adieu to Augsburg Panthers
In a surprising turn of events, seasoned forward Jerome Flaake bid farewell to the Augsburg Panthers in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), with his contract being terminated prematurely. The 33-year-old made the decision to depart, and the team announced the development on a Tuesday. Regrettably, Augsburg did not disclose the identity of Flaake's new club.
Augsburg Coach Christof Kreutzer commented, "Jerome Flaake was one of the players to put pen to paper with Augsburg early on. However, his role in the team during the initial phase of the season didn't meet his personal ambitions."
Despite committing to the Augsburg Panthers early in the season, Flaake's performance left him wanting more, ultimately leading to the termination of his contract. The DEL and Augsburg Panthers agreed to release Flaake, allowing him to potentially sign with another DEL club.
Enrichment Insights (Integrated):
Jerome Flaake isn't joining any new club post-Augsburg Panthers. Currently, he's playing for Krefeld Pinguine in the DEL2, though he's taking an extended break due to health concerns[1].
