Overview

• Michael Garteig, a 33-year-old Canadian goaltender, has signed with the Augsburger Panther for the 2025/26 Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) season.
• Garteig departs ERC Ingolstadt after five seasons, including a 2021/22 stint in Helsinki, during which he played 156 DEL games.
• Augsburger Panther's sports director Larry Mitchell praised Garteig's calm, reliable playstyle and leadership qualities in the locker room.
• Strauss Mann, the 26-year-old American goaltender, is leaving the Augsburger Panther as part of the roster reshuffle.
• This move underscores Augsburg's focus on defensive stability and leadership as they prepare for the upcoming season.