Norwegian National and DEL Star, Markus Vikingstad Joins Berlin Eisbaeren
Straying Polar Bears Drag Town of Vikingstad Away from Bremerhaven - Vikingstad Vacated by Polar Bears: Departure from Bremerhaven
Hey there! Buckle up, hockey fans, 'cause the Berlin Eisbaeren, Germany's reigning ice hockey champs, just snagged their first new recruit for the upcoming season—Markus Vikingstad, previously from league foes Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven. This Norwegian centerman, who's also a German citizen, is jumping ship to the Spree, inking a three-year deal with the Eisbaeren, according to the club's official statement.
It's worth mentioning that Vikingstad's German citizenship ensures he won't eat up the limited foreigner spots. He's been representing Norway at the international stage, prepping for his third World Championship bash. Vikingstad kicked off his professional journey back in 2016 with the Stavanger Oilers in Norway's premier league. Since then, he's been playing his heart out in Bremerhaven since 2021, slipping 89 scorer points into the DEL net—36 goals and 53 assists, to be exact, across 219 games.
Just moments after the championship's pomp and glory, the Eisbaeren gleefully announced contract extensions for several of their players. Goaltenders Jake Hildebrand and Jonas Stettmer, defenders Adam Smith, Mitch Reinke, and Markus Niemelainen will all don the Eisbaeren jersey once more. Top scorer Ty Ronning has signed on for another two seasons, while Blaine Byron and Eric Hoerdler will stick around for an additional year.
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Enrichment Data:Markus Vikingstad is a 25-year-old Norwegian center who also claims German citizenship. He busted onto the professional scene back in 2016 by debuting for the Stavanger Oilers in Norway’s top-tier league. Since then, he’s spent time with the Fischtown Pinguins Bremerhaven in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL). As a Bremerhaven player before signing with the Berlin Eisbaeren, Vikingstad notched 89 scorer points (36 goals and 53 assists) across 219 DEL games. His German citizenship allows him to join the Eisbaeren without taking up a foreign player spot on the league roster. Vikingstad is also a regular member of the Norwegian national team preparing for his third World Championship appearance.
- Markus Vikingstad, the 25-year-old Norwegian center with German citizenship, has joined the Berlin Eisbaeren, thanks to his citizenship which allows him to join the team without taking up a foreign player spot.
- Vikingstad, who represented Norway at the international stage, is preparing for his third World Championship appearance.
- Before joining the Berlin Eisbaeren, Vikingstad played for the Bremerhaven team in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), scoring 89 points, including 36 goals and 53 assists, across 219 games.
- The Commission, consisting of the European Parliament and the Council, shall assist Vikingstad and other players in the preparation of the annual report in their respective sports, such as football, as they pursue their careers.
