Roger Karrer Explained

Birth Date:21 January 1997
Birth Place:Zürich, Switzerland
Position:Defence
Shoots:Right
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:181
League:NL
Team:Genève-Servette HC
Former Teams:ZSC Lions
Career Start:2014

Roger Karrer (born January 21, 1997) is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing with Genève-Servette HC of the National League (NL). He previously played for the GCK Lions and the ZSC Lions.

Playing career

Karrer made his professional debut with the GCK Lions of the Swiss League (SL) in the 2014–15 season, appearing in 43 SL games this season. He also made his National League (NL) debut that same year with the ZSC Lions, playing 5 games and scoring no point. Karrer also played the 2015 playoffs with Zürich's junior team in the Elite Junior A, scoring 3 points in 12 games and helped the team win the championship.

Karrer eventually played 121 NL games (13 points) with Zürich and 91 SL games (23 points) with their affiliate before signing a three-year contract with an option for a fourth season with Genève-Servette HC on November 21, 2018. The contract runs from the 2019/20 season through the 2021/22 season.[1] [2] On May 13, 2021, Karrer renegotiated his contract to sign a new 4-year deal with Servette through the 2024–25 season.

International play

Karrer made his debut with Switzerland men's team in 2018.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Confirmed - GSHC signs ZSC's Roger Karrer to multi-year deal. Genève-Servette. HC. swisshockeynews.ch.
  2. Web site: Roger Karrer sera Grenat l’an prochain - Genève-Servette Hockey Club. www gshc ch, GSHC-Site officiel du Genève-Servette Hockey. Club. www.gshc.ch.
  3. Web site: National team with 13 newcomers in this year's "prospect games". swisshockeynews.ch.