Bad Nauheim fetches boys star: Macpherson becomes the new top defender!

Bad Nauheim fetches boys star: Macpherson becomes the new top defender!

A new star in the ice hockey sky of Bad Nauheim: The EC Bad Nauheim has been a promising player with Justin Macpherson as a new number one defender. The 24-year-old Canadian moves from the East Coast Hockey League (Echl) to the Hesse and brings impressive statistics: Last season Macpherson scored 10 goals and 32 templates in 86 games, and he collected 45 minutes of penalty and a plus minus statistics from +23. The coach Peter Russell praises Macpherson's running strength of moving his ability to move the puck and his accuracy in the shot. With its 1.85 meters and 81 kilograms, he also brings physical presence to the ice. Macpherson is already looking forward to his first full season in Europe and to gain experience in Germany after he was previously active in the USA.

MacPherson's commitment is part of an extended squad planning for the coming season. The EC Bad Nauheim has a total of 16 Ü24 players in the squad, which promises a hard competition on the defensive, especially since only 15 of them can be on the game report. MacPherson is the eighth defender in the team, while the offensive offers four complete rows, and the promotional licensors already put pressure on the ice ages.

historical success in the playoff final

Another reason to be happy for the Bad Nauheim ice hockey fans: EC Bad Nauheim has reached the final of the DEL2 playoffs for the first time in the club's history. In the decisive game of the semi-final series, the Wetterauer prevailed in a gripping duel against the Kassel Huskies with 8: 2 and won the series with 4: 2 victories. Captain Marc El-Sayed described the game as the best of his team. The decisive goalkeeper Felix Bick also played a key role in this series, while the Huskies captain Denis Shevyrin expressed his disappointment with defeat. Kassel went into the series as a favorite, but the team from Bad Nauheim showed fighting spirit and developed into a surprise team of the tournament.

In the final, the Ravensburg TowerStars is now going. The first game takes place on Sunday and all fans are excited to see how the team will do. The challenge is great, but the vigor and the motivation of the players are high. The DEL2 is the second highest ice hockey division in Germany and has established itself as a fixture since its foundation in 2013. A championship title in this league would be a real milestone for the EC Bad Nauheim.

preparation for the new season

The preparations for the new season are already in full swing. The EC Bad Nauheim has completed its preparatory program and takes on 23/24. August at the CCM Cup in Crimmitschau. In the first game you will meet the South Oberliga club Deggendorf, followed by other games for third place and the final on August 24th. The team has a lot in front of them and wants to use the positive development of last season to play at the top in the coming season.

The ice hockey season promises to be exciting, both for the players and the fans. With the commitment of Justin Macpherson and the historical finale in the playoffs, there are many reasons for anticipation of the coming months. The EC Bad Nauheim shows that you can stick together even in difficult times and achieve great.

For detailed statistics on the DEL2 you can inform yourself here .