Fresh off the ice: ERC Ingolstadt snags promising defenseman from Cologne
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Hey there! Looking for the lowdown? ERC Ingolstadt, the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) team, just snagged Edwin Tropmann—a promising defensive talent from the Cologne Sharks for a two-year run. Here's what you need to know about the German d-man's skills and his new digs with ERC Ingolstadt.
- Hockey
- ERC Ingolstadt
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- Ingolstadt
- DEL
- Cologne
Tropmann’s previous stats and achievements:
Last season, the 19-year-old racked up experience on the ice, playing seven games in the DEL with the Cologne Sharks, while also appearing in 37 matches for their affiliate team, EC Bad Nauheim, in the DEL2. He managed to net three goals and add nine assists for a total of 12 points, and notched 14 penalty minutes. In the playoffs, he pitched in four assists across three matches. [1][5]
International experience and notable accomplishments:
Tropmann has been a staple for various German youth national teams, suiting up for the U18 and U20 squads. In 2024-25, he donned the captain's C for the U20 team at the World Junior Championships in Canada. He's also racked up three appearances at the World Championships. [5]
Tropmann’s role with ERC Ingolstadt:
As of right now, Tropmann has only signed a contract with ERC Ingolstadt, so his stats with the new team are a clean slate. But you can bet his aggressive style, impressive Pass-IQ, and knack for scoring won't be forgotten anytime soon. So far, the two-year deal is just the beginning of a promising Arctic adventure for Tropmann, the water-side town of Ingolstadt, and ERC Ingolstadt. [3][5]
[1] German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) official website[3] ERC Ingolstadt official website[5] Kölner Haie official website
- Edwin Tropmann's skills and new home with ERC Ingolstadt, a Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) team, are the talk of the hockey community, following his promising two-year deal.
- Last season, Tropmann played in the DEL with the Cologne Sharks, as well as 37 games for their affiliate team in the DEL2, where he accrued 12 points and 14 penalty minutes.
- Notably, Tropmann has represented various German youth national teams, including the U18 and U20 squads, and served as captain for the U20 team at the World Junior Championships in Canada.
- With a clean slate in terms of stats with his new team, ERC Ingolstadt, Tropmann's aggressive play style, high Pass-IQ, and scoring ability are expected to leave a lasting impression.
