Ingolstadt's ERC secures defensive prodigy from Cologne - Defense Specialist Transfers from Cologne to ERC Ingolstadt
Taking a Leap: 19-year-old Defenseman Edwin Tropmann Joins ERC Ingolstadt on a Two-Year Contract
Edwin Tropmann, a 19-year-old defense dynamo, has traded the Cologne Sharks for the ERC Ingolstadt, a powerhouse in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). The promising youngster will don the blue and white for the next two seasons.
Last season, Tropmann made seven appearances in the DEL and played 37 games for Cologne’s DEL2 partner club, EC Bad Nauheim. He has donned every junior uniform Germany has to offer and attended three World Championships. At the turn of the year, Tropmann led the U20 team as captain at the World Championships in Canada.
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Rising Star with International Experience
Tropmann's career trajectory has been nothing short of impressive, with highlights in both domestic and international tournaments:- German National Teams: Representing Germany in various junior international tournaments, including the World Junior Championships. Tropmann was also the captain of the German U20 team at the World Championships in Canada.- Youth League and DEL2: Dazzling for the Kölner Junghaie U20 in the DNL U20 league, Tropmann scored 23 points in 16 games during the 2023-2024 season. He also gained valuable experience with EC Bad Nauheim in the DEL2, putting up 12 points in 34 games during the 2024-2025 season.
DEL Debut
Tropmann's professional career in the DEL kicked off with the Kölner Haie, where he saw limited game time. For the 2024-2025 season, he suited up for 7 DEL games without notching a single point.
A New Challenge Awaits
The move to ERC Ingolstadt promises to be an exciting new chapter in Tropmann's career, providing him with ample opportunities to hone his skills in the DEL and potentially take on a larger role within the team.
A Leading Man in the Making
As a young player, Tropmann's leadership skills were showcased when he captained the German U20 team at the World Championships. This leadership role augurs well for the youngster and suggests his potential to become a cornerstone in his future teams.
- Edwin Tropmann, now with ERC Ingolstadt, joins a renowned German ice hockey team, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
- As a 19-year-old defenseman, Tropmann has already represented various German national teams and captained the U20 team at the World Championships in Canada.
- Previously, Tropmann gained experience in lower leagues, scoring points for Kölner Junghaie U20 in the DNL U20 league and EC Bad Nauheim in the DEL2.
- With a two-year contract in hand, Tropmann looks forward to making his mark in the DEL with ERC Ingolstadt and potentially taking on a larger role within the team.
