Was with VSV

Eisbullen bring striker back to Austria

Scott Kosmachuk (left) played for VSV and will join the Ice Bulls.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

EC Red Bull Salzburg is strengthening its team with a forward. Scott Kosmachuk already has experience in Austria and will strengthen the offense. The 30-year-old last played in Canada.

A Canadian is returning to the Austrian ICE Hockey League. Scott Kosmachuk is set to strengthen EC Red Bull Salzburg's offense. The Canadian played for Villacher SV from 2020 to 2022. In his second season for the Carinthian club, the forward was the third-highest scorer in the entire league after John Hughes and Peter Schneider with 33 goals and 30 assists in 58 games. Most recently, the 30-year-old played in the Finnish top league Liiga with TPS (29 games, 9 goals, 8 assists) and in the KHL with Lada Togliatti (46 games, 10 goals, 17 assists).

"I was looking for a league outside of Austria. But now the opportunity has arisen to play in the prestigious Red Bulls organization and fortunately I meet the team's requirements. I am a fast forward and love to create offense. My biggest strengths are my skating and my shot," Kosmachuk is quoted as saying in a press release. He is due to arrive in Salzburg this week.

Bulls coach Oliver David is already excited: "We are grateful for the opportunity to add Scott to our team. With his tremendous experience, passion for the game, work ethic and skills, it will be exciting to see what's to come."