Sat 5 Oct 2024 - 10:30AM

PANTHERS SIGN D-MAN ZSOMBOR GARÁT

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Nottingham Panthers have signed Hungary international defenceman Zsombor Garát.

The 6 foot 1 blueliner has played 40 games for Hungary in World Championship tournaments and Olympic Qualifiers - and has domestic experience in Europe and North America.

Garát, 27, has played in Nottingham at the Motorpoint Arena before, being part of the Hungary team that beat Great Britain in the Olympic Qualifiers in February 2020.

After turning professional in the 2018-19, Garát played in both the Slovakia top-flight and the Erste Liga before moving to North America last season.

He played 62 times for Worcester Railers in 2023-24, scoring 15 (2+13) points.

Head Coach, Danny Stewart, said: "Zsombor had a good year last season in Worcester. He logged quality minutes for them and was reliable on both sides of the puck.

"We are in a position where we need to bring in some depth on the back and securing him at this point is vital for us to compete at the level we need to week in and week out.

"He’s been a mainstay on the national team and we feel he will be a solid addition to our group."

It is hoped that Garat will make his debut for the Panthers this weekend, subject to international clearance.

Signing news brought to you in association with 2fawcett Recruitment.

Panthers v Fife on Sunday
There's already well over 5,000 in the building for Sunday's Elite League home-opener against Fife Flyers (4pm).

The game is sponsored by GVL Recovery and with it being a Sunday, family tickets are available.

They've been extended this year and can be purchased in both Block 8 and Block 12. They offer great discounts compared to a standard matchnight ticket.

We look forward to welcoming you on Sunday as part of the #PanthersNation. Come and feel that special Panthers roar!

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