Gruff and Gritty: Lance Bouma Joins Dresden Ice Lions for DEL Debut
Ice Hockey Team, Dresden Ice Lions, Secures Canadian Player Lance Bouma - Dresden Ice Lions Secure Signing of Canadian Ice Hockey Player, Lance Bouma
Hey there! Ready to dive into some ice hockey action? Let's chat about Lance Bouma, the tough-as-nails Canadian forward who's just recently signed with the Dresden Ice Lions. This savvy 35-year-old is preparing to make a splash in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). He's hopping over from Linköping HC in Sweden, inking a one-year contract.
Bouma's got quite the impressive resume, boasting over 350 games under his belt in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks. Not to mention, he's racked up 190 appearances in the American Hockey League (AHL). He took a dip in European waters in 2019, competing in the SHL for Oskarshamm, Linköping HC, and Malmó, and the Swiss National League for Genf-Servette HC.
Sports director Matthias Roos of the Dresden Ice Lions had this to say about their latest recruit: "Lance is known for his sheer grit, relentless drive, quick wit, and his knack for being in all the right places. He's not shy about going toe-to-toe. With his experience from over 700 professional games in North America and Europe, along with his unwavering spirit and commitment, he'll be an asset to our team. He's a player who takes responsibility no matter the situation. With us, he'll be taking on a more offensive role than he's been playing recently in Sweden."
Bouma is the fourth new face on the Ice Lions roster since the team's entrance into the DEL. The squad has added Slovakian goalie Julius Hudacek, ex-NHL defenseman Justin Braun, and former Munich player Trevor Parkes to their ranks.
Now, for those of you who want a little behind-the-scenes insight... From his NHL days with the Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks, Bouma accumulated 357 games, netting 26 goals, and dishing out 44 assists, totaling 70 points. During his AHL tenure on teams like the Abbotsford Heat and Ontario Reign, he suited up for 129 games, scoring a solid 18 goals and earning 24 assists, accumulating a total of 42 points. While specific stats for his entire European journey are tough to come by, it's clear Bouma's a force to be reckoned with on the ice.
So, gear up for an exciting season in the DEL, folks! Lance Bouma's joining the fray, and that spells nothing but steady action on the ice!
The strong and tenacious Canadian forward, Lance Bouma, who has a rich NHL history with the Calgary Flames and Chicago Blackhawks, is now under the Dresden Ice Lions' banner, preparing to make an impact in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). Not only is he bringing his extensive experience from over 700 professional games in North America and Europe, but he is also well-versed in community (reported to be a part of the community policy) and employment (employment policy in the sports industry) matters, having served as a player representative in both the NHLPA and AHLPA. His soon-to-be teammates include Julius Hudacek, Justin Braun, and Trevor Parkes, making for an intriguing roster as the DEL season kicks off.
