Overview
- The extension was announced minutes before a Thursday home game, drawing cheers at Curt-Frenzel-Stadion.
- Busdeker, 26, remains under contract for the 2026–27 season after establishing himself as a regular contributor.
- He has 11 goals and 10 assists in 24 games this season, leading Augsburg in shots and in game-winning goals.
- Sporting director Larry Mitchel hailed his high-energy, physical two-way game and quick wrist shot as ideal for the team.
- The U.S. winger joined Augsburg in 2024 after the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, and the club also confirmed the return of Jason Bast from Kaufbeuren in DEL2.