Cole Bardreau continues to play for HC Pustertal. © HCP/Iwan Foppa

Many stars are staying: Pustertal makes a clear statement

HC Pustertal announced its first personnel decisions for the new season on Monday. Many stars from last season were retained.

11 May 2026

From: det

HC Pustertal has just completed the best, most memorable, and craziest season in its club history, reaching the ICE Hockey League final for the first time. While the Graz99ers proved too strong, simply reaching the final series demonstrates that the Wolves have established themselves as a top team in the league.

That's how it should remain next season as well. And that's why squad architect Patrick Bona is already hard at work on the team's structure – and can now announce the first high-profile signings. Goalie Eddie Pasquale, the defenders Markus Lauridsen and Austin Osmanski as well as the strikers Austin Rueschhoff, Henry Bowlby and Cole Bardreau will continue to wear the wolf on their chest.

Eddie Pasquale is entering his third season with HC Pustertal. © HCP/Iwan Foppa

This will please the fans of HC Pustertal: Goalie Paschal – who was the Canadian Olympic goalkeeper in 2022 – became a great wizard in the playoffs and has long enjoyed hero status in the city of Rienz. Osmanski has also become a key player, and is on par with the class of the Danish national defender. Lauridsen This doesn't even need to be discussed.

132 scorer points remain

One statement in particular is the confirmation of the Puster Valley storm trio: Bowlby, Bardreau and Rueschhoff Last season, they collectively racked up an impressive 132 points, attracting interest from other clubs. Ultimately, however, they opted for the project in Bruneck. The final appearance was not intended to be a one-off.

Henry Bowlby continues to play for the Puster Valley team.

Also remaining on board Daniel Glira, JC Lipon and Alex Ierullo, all of whom have an existing contract. Glira – a true Puster Valley lad – is a figurehead of the club, Ierullo He has also frequently demonstrated his potential, but an injury in the playoffs derailed him. He now wants to make a comeback. Also Lipon He gets a second chance: The dangerous attacker (28 scorer points) was unable to fully meet expectations last season, but now wants to make a fresh start.

Three contracts with HCP had already been extended during the season. Alan Lobis, The season's discovery has signed a contract with the club until 2029. Coach Jason Jaspers and his assistant Kohl Schultz They also have a work permit that is valid for another two seasons.

The current HCP squad

Gate:
Eddie Pasquale

Defense:
Daniel Glira, Markus Lauridsen, Austin Osmanski

Storm:
Cole Bardreau, Henry Bowlby, Austin Rueschhoff, Alex Ierullo, Alan Lobis, JC Lipon