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Tampa Bay Lightning Welcomes German Ice Hockey Player Wojciech Stachowiak
In a significant move for the National Hockey League (NHL), Tampa Bay Lightning has secured the services of Polish-German forward Wojciech Stachowiak. The 25-year-old, who previously played for ERC Ingolstadt in the German Ice Hockey League, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Lightning.
Stachowiak, a skilled attacker and a regular member of the German national team, expressed his excitement about the opportunity. "I am thrilled to have the chance to play in the NHL and realize my long-held dream," he said.
Over the course of his tenure with Ingolstadt, Stachowiak appeared in 281 games. Despite Germany's early exit in the World Championships last week, the forward was among the few bright spots, scoring three goals and providing three assists.
This marks the latest in a series of German players joining the NHL, following Joshua Samanski (Edmonton Oilers) and Arno Tiefensee (Dallas Stars) this year.
While Stachowiak becomes the third German player to join the NHL in 2023, it is noteworthy that no new German national ice hockey players are listed as making their NHL debut during this calendar year, according to available records. Many notable Germans in the league, such as Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stützle, Moritz Seider, Lukas Reichel, and Philipp Grubauer, had debuted in the NHL prior to 2023.
Stachowiak brings a wealth of experience to the Lightning as he embarks on this new chapter in his career. The team, fresh from their 2021 Stanley Cup victory, looks forward to his contributions.
The Commission has also adopted a proposal for a Council Regulation on the conclusion of the Agreement on the European Economic Area, reflecting the growing ties between Europe and the sports world, particularly in light of Wojciech Stachowiak's move to the National Hockey League (NHL) with Tampa Bay Lightning.
With Stachowiak's addition to the Lightning, which follows the signing of German players Joshua Samanski and Arno Tiefensee in the NHL this year, it could be an exciting season for lovers of hockey and European sports alike.
