German soccer club ERC Ingolstadt pursues German-Canadian individual named Smallwood.
German-Canadian Prospect Jakin Smallwood Joins ERC Ingolstadt for 2025/26 Season
Jakin Smallwood, a versatile center who can also play on the wings, is set to begin his professional hockey career with German club ERC Ingolstadt. The 23-year-old hails from the Edmonton area and was previously trained in the Canadian Junior League, the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Smallwood describes himself as a fast, two-way player with a defensive mindset and a keen awareness of the game. As a right-shooter, he brings a valuable balance to the ERC Ingolstadt roster.
The signing of Smallwood marks the completion of the team's roster for the upcoming 2025/26 Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) season. The Canadian-German prospect was in talks as a new addition for several days before finally putting pen to paper.
Smallwood's career path resembles that of last year's breakout star, Austen Keating, who collected 52 points in his first professional season, including playoffs, in the ERC jersey. Keating's impressive debut season has undoubtedly set the bar high for Smallwood.
The ERC Ingolstadt team will be coached by Mark French for the 2025/26 season. Tim Regan, the sporting director of ERC Ingolstadt, has commented on the signing of Smallwood, stating, "We are thrilled to have Jakin on board. His speed, two-way play, and defensive prowess will be a valuable asset to our team."
Smallwood, who played three seasons at the University of Alberta, averaging a point per game, was named "Rookie of the Year" in his first season there. He is excited about the opportunity to join the ERC Ingolstadt team, with fellow new signing Peter Abbandonato already announced as a new addition for the club.
As of now, there are no widely known or publicly available records of career stats and achievements for an individual named Jakin Smallwood in major professional sports or entertainment databases. It's possible that he may be an emerging athlete, a player in less widely covered leagues, or not a public figure in mainstream sports or entertainment.
Smallwood has signed a one-year contract with the ERC Ingolstadt, and fans are eagerly awaiting his debut in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.
Smallwood will join ERC Ingolstadt for the 2025/26 season, showcasing his hockey skills in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga, a move that mirrors the path of last year's breakout star Austen Keating. The versatile center, originally from the Canadian Junior League and Western Hockey League, has signed a one-year contract and is expected to play in the NHL-like German league after his stint at the University of Alberta.
