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Kölner Haie Sign Danish Forward Patrick Russell for Upcoming DEL Season

His signing aims to bolster Köln's attack after his key role in Denmark's upset of Canada at the World Championship.

Coup gegen Kanada: Patrick Russel
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Overview

  • The 32-year-old forward joins from Swedish club Linköping HC to strengthen Kölner Haie’s roster for 2025–26.
  • Russell was instrumental at the May World Championship, helping Denmark eliminate Germany in the preliminaries and defeat Canada in the quarterfinals.
  • He brings NHL experience from 59 games with the Edmonton Oilers between 2018 and 2021 alongside Leon Draisaitl.
  • Sport director Matthias Baldys praised his international resume and offensive versatility.
  • The move caps a busy off-season for the Haie following their first DEL finals appearance in 11 years.