New offensive defender from the USA
The team is gradually complete. After the obligation of Head coach Bill Peters The panther reports a newcomer in the squad: Defender Kyle Maythew changes from North America to the German ice hockey league. The American played for Fort Wayne Komets in the East Coast Hockey League and the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League in the past Wayne Komets. Mayhew is also planned as an offensive defender due to its stature and stature (1.73 meters, 83 kilos), which can also steer the power play. Sports director Larry Mitchell Had observed the defender on his scouting tour in spring. « He finally convinced me there and we tried to commit his commitment. With his game, he will fit well into the DEL and go his way here too, » says the AEV sports director.
Elected to the best defender in the league
From 2018 to 2023, Kyle Mayhew was used for the University of Denver. In 153 games of the American collegeiga, 35 scorer points and 80 minutes of penalty are in the statistics for the left-wing shooter and 80 minutes of penalty. In 2022 he and his team won the championship. After his time in Denver, Mayhew continued in the East Coast Hockey League (Echl), where he filled out a much more offensive role, especially because of his running and playful qualities. Between 2023 and 2025, the defense lawyer played 153 games for the Utah Grizzlies and Fort Wayne Komets. With 30 goals and 94 assists, Mayhew demonstrated his offensive potential. In 2023-24 he earned a place in the Echl all-rookie team, in the past season he was appointed to the first all-star team and at the same time elected the best defender in the league.
Panther sports director is convinced of Mayhew
The past season ended Mayhew, who was born in California, in the jersey of the Bakersfield Condors in the American Hockey League (AHL). There he posted ten scorer points in 16 missions. Now the move to Europe follows. Mitchell is convinced of Mayhew’s qualities: « Kyle Mayhew played for a very strong college and therefore may not be able to develop his full potential in the NCAA. In the Echl, however, he then showed what qualities he has as a offensive defender.
According to Mayhew’s obligation, it is still A foreigner position open in the panther defense. Mitchell is still looking for two import players for the storm.
