The Trail Smoke Eaters have signed another German defenseman.
Matthias Pape played on the same German Junior club team as Max Hense who joined the Smokies last December.
Pape also has vast international experience playing for his country at the U-16, U-17 and U-18 world championships.
In 50 games last season as an 18-year-old, the 6’0 foot rearguard had 10 goals and 22 assists.
Head Coach and GM Tim Fragle describes Pape as a two-way puck mover with a high hockey I-Q.
“We like the way he makes plays while under pressure especially on his defensive zone exits and he is a strong shooting threat in the offensive zone,” said the bench boss,”
Fragle also feels coming to Trail with a former team mate will help Pape make the transition to the BCHL.
“Max integrated right into our team last year with no hiccups, that’s just a credit to his character and I think it’s only going to help that Max is here,” commented Fragle, who said they have some basic similarities.
“I also believe they are cut from the same cloth in terms of their character and the way they do things about focusing on getting better every day and that’s what entices us about Matthias,” Fragle added.
Pape will be among the players who report to main training camp on August 30.
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