Chris Collins comes to the Graz99ers: The fastest skater of the DEL!

Chris Collins comes to the Graz99ers: The fastest skater of the DEL!

Graz, Österreich - The Graz99ers have signed a new player with Chris Collins to strengthen the team. Collins, 33 years old, changes at VSV after four years, where he scored impressive 70 goals during this time. Most recently, he played in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) for the Augsburg Panther and is considered one of the fastest skaters there, with a top speed of 38.3 km/h and an average speed of 16.18 km/h. According to [Laola1.at] (https://www.laola1.at/de/wintersport/eishockey/ice-hockey-league/news/wert-fuer-die-9ers --chris-collins-macht-nach-graz/) is sports director of Collins' runner skills and his work convinced and describes him as the "absolute wish player" of the club.

Collins not only impressed not only on the ice, but also in his previous training as an ice hockey player. He began his junior career at the Rochester JR B Americans before playing a season with the Moines Boines Boines Buccaneers in the USHL, where he showed a remarkable performance in 60 games with 65 points (26 goals and 39 assists). This outstanding performance led to awards such as the part name at the Ushl All-Rookie Team and the title as "Most Outstanding Rookie" [Wikipedia] (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_collins_ (Ice_Hockey)).

career highlights

his college time spent Collins on Boston College, where he scored 63 points (34 goals, 29 assists) in his senior season. This performance made him the best scorer in the hockey East and secured him a final participation for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. He also led Boston College into the Frozen Four-Tournier and was elected to the All-Tournament Team [Wikipedia] (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/chris_collins_ (ICE_HOCKEY)).

After his successful college degree, Collins signed a two-year contract with the Boston Bruins, playing majority played with their AHL-Affiliate, the Providence Bruins. Over the years he switched between various teams in North America and Europe before finally playing in the DEL for the Augsburg Panther [Wikipedia] (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/chris_collins_ (ICE_HOCKEY)).

outlook for the coming season

Collins has already clearly formulated its goals for the coming season. He strives for a championship with the Graz99ers and sees the city as an excellent place of residence for himself and his girlfriend. With the commitment of Collins, the Graz99ers are now hoping to reinforce the team in the coming season [Laola1.at] (https://www.laola1.at/de/wintersport/eishockey/ice-hockey-league/news/waut-speed-fuer-die ---chris-collins-chwechsel-nach-graz/).

At the same time, the Graz99ers Trevor Gooch and Casey Bailey will lose because the option for Gooch was not pulled. This opens up new opportunities and challenges for the team that is already preparing for the upcoming games [Laola1.at] (https://www.laola1.at/de/wintersport/eishockey/ice-hockey-league/news/waut-speed-fuer-die ---chris-collins-chwechsel-nach-graz/).

Overall, the story of Chris Collins shows the versatility and dynamics of ice hockey, as well as the importance of talented players for the success of their teams. His move to the Graz99ers could continue to heat the competition in the league and promise exciting games in the coming season.