Overview

• ERC Ingolstadt has officially signed 19-year-old Edwin Tropmann, Germany's U20 national team captain, on a two-year deal.
• Tropmann developed through the Kölner Haie youth system and gained experience with EC Bad Nauheim in DEL2 and limited DEL appearances last season.
• He played 37 games in DEL2 and seven games in the DEL during the 2024–25 season, demonstrating his readiness for top-tier competition.
• Tropmann led Germany’s U20 team as captain at the World Championship in Canada earlier this year, further solidifying his leadership credentials.
• Ingolstadt’s sport director Tim Regan praised Tropmann’s training and responsibility, expressing confidence in his ability to succeed in the DEL and strengthen the team’s defense.