Overview

• Alexander Blank, one of the DEL's top U23 scorers, has officially joined Augsburger Panther from relegated Düsseldorfer EG.
• Blank recorded a career-high 32 points last season, including 11 power-play points, addressing Augsburg's offensive weaknesses.
• The Berlin-born forward has played 259 DEL games and represented Germany's senior national team 17 times.
• Sport director Larry Mitchell views Blank as a key player for Augsburg's roster rebuild and future development.
• Blank, wearing jersey number 26, has already started summer training with his new teammates as Augsburg prepares for the upcoming season.