Overview
- Dresden announced Thursday it ended Hudacek’s contract by mutual agreement after sporting director Matthias Roos questioned whether the goalkeeper’s focus remained in Dresden.
- The Pinguins confirmed Friday they have signed the Slovak international until season’s end and defined him as an experienced partner to Leon Hungerecker.
- Bremerhaven made the move to cover for Gudlevskis, who has a shoulder injury with a projected return in February.
- Hudacek’s brief tenure in Dresden included limited appearances and unmet expectations, and he was recently left out following reports he had spoken with another DEL coach.
- Dresden later snapped a 12-game skid with a 4–3 shootout home win over Frankfurt, securing a first DEL home victory but remaining in a relegation fight.