Adam Deutsch Explained

Adam Deutsch
Birth Date:22 May 1995
Birth Place:Gävle, Sweden
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:190
Position:Defence
Shoots:Left
League:Hockeyettan
Team:Strömsbro IF
Former Teams:Brynäs IF
KHL Medveščak Zagreb
Nottingham Panthers
Draft:Undrafted
Career Start:2015

Adam Deutsch (born May 22, 1995) is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman. He is currently playing for Strömsbro IF in the Swedish Hockeyettan. Deutsch was previously with the Nottingham Panthers of the Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL).

Playing career

Deutsch made his Swedish Hockey League debut playing with Brynäs IF during the 2014–15 SHL season.[1] After appearing in 7 post-season games with Brynäs IF, in which he recorded hid first two SHL points on assists, Deutsch opted to sign a try-out with Croatian KHL entrant Medveščak Zagreb on July 3, 2015. On August 17, 2015, Deutsch secured a one-year contract for the 2015–16 season in Zagreb.[2] He saw the ice in 20 KHL contests for Zagreb during the 2015-16 season.

Deutsch headed back to his native Sweden for the 2016-17 campaign, signing with Almtuna IS of the second-tier Allsvenskan.[3]

On July 2, 2019, Deutsch opted to continue his career abroad, agreeing to a one-year contract with English club, Nottingham Panthers of the EIHL.[4]

On September 11, 2020, Deutsch returned to Sweden with Hockeyettan side Strömsbro IF, joining up with his brothers David and Gabriel.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It would be terribly funny . . 2015-03-05 . 2015-03-05.
  2. Web site: Swedish defender gets KHL contract . aftonbladet.se . 2015-08-17 . 2015-08-17.
  3. Web site: PRESSRELEASE: Ny back med erfarenhet från KHL har signerat - Almtuna IS. www.almtuna.com. 2016-04-24.
  4. Web site: Panthers sign Swedish defenceman Deutsch . . July 2, 2019 . July 2, 2019.
  5. 1304392532789522433. PanthersIHC. OFFICIAL: Adam Deutsch (@DeutschAdam) makes the move to Strömsbro IF to play alongside his brothers, David & Gabrie… . September 11, 2020.