Undrafted 3rd year defenseman Alex Roach(4) makes what is easily a wise decision and splits to birthplace Germany joining Eisbaren Berlin of DEL for the remainder of the 2016/2017.
Originally signed at the onset of the season by Providence Bruins but hadn’t skated a game with them before being reassigned a month in to affiliate Atlanta Gladiators.
The big 6’5″ 225 lbs. back fielder got a pair of assists in 12 ECHL games before departing overseas.
Originally a Los Angeles Kings‘ signing, he spent his entire run in double A hockey, first with Ontario Reign, then skating a career high 64 contests notching new bests 6 goals and 24 assists for Manchester Monarchs in 2015/2016.
He was also a healthy scratch on occasion, which easily has contributed to his decision to move on.
The blue liner had put up a pair of 30+ assist campaigns in his last two years for Calgary Hitmen of the WHL, so he does have the ability to play sound defensively and contribute some offense.
At 23-years old he may find his footing on the bigger sheets of ice and it will be interesting to see if he stays where he is or moves on if he can make his mark.