The HCB continues to equip itself on the offensive

Sparks (175 cm x 80 kg) is a very good ice skater who is characterized by speed, technique and an excellent shot. He is an extremely intelligent player who uses his speed at the right moment. “He can turn a game around at any moment,” said Anaheim Ducks scout Steve Lyons, “he is an attacker who is able to inspire the audience. The Canadian is also a hard worker in training and always wants to improve.”

Sparks gained attention in the NCAA at the age of 19 when he won the championship with the University of Michigan in 2009/10. He then played several seasons in the ECHL, with the Fort Wayne Komets, South Carolina Stringrays, Greenville Road Warriors, Cincinnati Cyclones, Missouri Mavericks, Orlando Solar Bears and Rapid City Rush. The Canadian has always held his own on the East Coast, scoring a total of 206 points in 149 games. In the second half of the current season he gained his first AHL experience in Arizona with the Tucson Roadrunners, with whom he played 22 games.

This is Sparks' first experience in Europe. Insiders consider the player to be very suitable for the old continent. Here his speed could really come into its own on the larger playing surface. The 26-year-old is very helpful to the team and is also willing to support his colleagues on defense. Sparks is a very strong offensive player and doesn't shy away from duels along the boards. He can also be used in the power play, either as a quarterback or in front of the opposing goalkeeper. “Because of his speed, he literally flies across the ice,” is how his coach from his time with the Missouri Mavericks, who was also Jesse Root’s coach in 2015/16, describes him. “His style of play is similar to Jesse’s, but he’s a lot faster “.

“I'm looking forward to this challenge and getting to know my new comrades - these were Sparks' first words as a Bolzano player - about whom the city and the fans have only told me positive things. “I will do everything I can to help the Foxes on what will hopefully be a long road to the playoffs and I’m looking forward to playing in a top team.”

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The HCB continues to equip itself on the offensive

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