Dresden's Ice Lions recruit Alec McCrea from Düsseldorf team - Dresden's Ice Lions secured Alec McCrea's signing from Düsseldorf.
The Dresden Ice Lions have made a significant addition to their roster, signing defenseman Alec McCrea from the Düsseldorf EG. The 30-year-old American defender, standing at 1.91m tall, brings a wealth of experience and physical strength to the newly promoted DEL squad.
McCrea, who has been a reliable player in defense for the Düsseldorf EG for the past three years, embodies the North American style of play and will provide further stability in the defensive department of the Dresden Ice Lions. According to Matthias Roos, the sports director of the Dresden Ice Lions, McCrea's DEL experience makes him an invaluable asset to the team.
Besides McCrea, who is the seventh new signing for the Dresden Ice Lions, there are no other notable signings explicitly mentioned for the team in the available search results. However, the club has announced several other reinforcements, including Slovakian top goaltender Julius Hudacek from the Cologne Sharks.
Trevor Parkes, a forward, is also joining the Dresden Ice Lions, coming from EHC Red Bull Munich. Connor Korte, another forward, is joining from EHC Freiburg. Emil Johansson, previously playing in Munich, is another new addition to the Dresden Ice Lions roster.
Former NHL defenseman Justin Braun is another significant signing for the Dresden Ice Lions, joining from the Straubing Tigers. The team's coach, Niklas Sundblad, will be looking forward to integrating these new players into the team ahead of their DEL debut.
McCrea's journey in European hockey began in 2021 when he joined the Iserlohn Roosters before moving to Düsseldorf EG. Prior to that, he had played in North American leagues. The Dresden Ice Lions are confident that McCrea's experience and skills will be crucial in their inaugural DEL season.
The Dresden Ice Lions' coaching staff has emphasized the importance of a solid employment policy as they continue to strengthen their team, with the recent addition of defenseman Alec McCrea. His signification in the DEL, coupled with his North American playstyle, is expected to bolster the defensive department and provide stability.
Furthermore, McCrea's presence in the team might inspire other players, as the Dresden Ice Lions aim to make a mark in European sports, particularly in hockey.
