Carpenter and goal getter Collins leaves AEV

The Augsburg Panther will have to do without one of their top scorers in the future: Canadian Chris Collins will leave the DEL club after two seasons. The 32-year-old striker, who moved from Austria to Augsburg in 2023, belonged at the AEV in the past season to the top performers and was the most accurate player.

Collins leaves Panther Augsburg: 100 games, 33 goals, 30 assists

In two years, Collins stood on the ice exactly 100 times for the Panther. He scored 33 goals and prepared 30 more goals. Despite his strong individual performance, his employer fought against a sporting descent until the end.

However, with success: Augsburg only ended the past season Thanks to the better goal difference in the penultimate placeafter the « red lantern » was passed on to Düsseldorfer eG by a strong final sprint.

With his high pace, Augsburg’s offensive player was also one of the fastest skaters in the entire league. In the 2023/24 season, Chris Collins reached a top speed of 38.3 km/h, while its average speed was also outstanding at 16.8 km/h.

AEV confirms goodbye to Collins – new club unknown

Like the Panther after the mixed playing time announced, Collins decided to offer another club. It is not yet known where the Canadian is going. The association said goodbye to him with words of thanks: « The Augsburg Panther thanked Chris Collins for his commitment and wish him only the best for his private and sporting future. »

It will be rotated at the Augsburg Panthers on the Trainer and manager position give.