Hank Crone is EHC Olten's second import player for the 2025-26 season

"Hank Crone can be used as a wing and as a centerman. He has good hands and the ability to read the offensive game faster than others," team manager Thomas Roost said. 

Crone grew up in Texas and used to play junior hockey in the USHL. He also played four seasons of college hockey, albeit for three different teams. Since 2022, he has mostly played in the ECHL. In 30 games for the Idaho Steelers, he has recorded ten goals and 27 assists.