National League

As HC Ambrì-Piotta announces, they have agreed to terms with Christian Pinana, Jason Fritsche and Luca Valenza. While they will mostly play for the Elite A team, they are also available to HCAP and the HCB Ticino Rockets.

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Christian Pinana, 19, is a product of the Biancoblù's organisation. The defenseman has already appeared in eight games for his club last season, scoring two assists.

Jason Fritsche, for his part, played for the Cleveland Junior Lumberjacks in the NJPHL this past season, scoring 22 goals and 18 assists in 20 games. The 19-year-old forward is the son of former HC Ambrì-Piotta forward John Fritsche.

Luca Valenza, 18, was developed by Lausanne HC and HC Fribourg-Gottéron. Last season, the forward played overseas for the Sugar Land Imperials in the NA3HL, scoring 27 goals and 28 assists in 46 games. (mso)