Recruitment continues with the Epinal Wildcats. The Spinal club has formalized the arrival of Luka Kolin, 22-year-old Slovenian international goalkeeper, soon to be 23. He will wear the green and black colors during the next season.
Un gardien formé au HK Olimpija Ljubljana
Luka Kolin arrives from HK Olimpija Ljubljana, a club in the Slovenian capital where he spent his entire professional career.
Over the last five seasons, the goalkeeper has played 71 matches. He has a save rate of 90.4%, a statistic which confirms his experience despite his young age.
A strategic reinforcement for the Wildcats
This signing is part of the continuity of the transfer window carried out in recent weeks by the Wildcats of Épinal. After several extensions, departures and arrivals already announced (read our article)the club completes a key position in its workforce.
The choice fell on a young profile, capable of being a long-term player, while already presenting solid references at the highest level.
Un international slovène déjà expérimenté
Slovenian international since the U20 categories, Luka Kolin has gradually integrated the different national selections. He recently participated in the World Championships with the Slovenian A team.
His arrival allows the Wildcats to rely on a goalie with high potential, already accustomed to the demands of international hockey.
“A young goalkeeper with great potential…
The Spinal manager details the reasons for this recruitment: “Luka perfectly matches the profile sought for this position. He is a young goalkeeper with great potential who joins the project with the ambition of asserting himself in a number one goalkeeper role.â€
The club wishes to install it over the long term. “Our goal is to integrate it over the long term and build with it over several seasons. Endowed with a calm and serene temperament, he also presents solid technical qualities which constitute real assets for his development and for the team.â€
A new page to write in Épinal
With Luka Kolin, the Wildcats continue to build their squad for the coming season. The club hopes that the Slovenian goalkeeper will be able to establish himself in the Spinal cages.
Supporters will also remember that several Slovenian goalkeepers have already marked the club’s history. Luka Kolin will now have the opportunity to write a beautiful page in the green and black colors.
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