Adrien Lauper returned to the Ticino in 2020 after he had spent a season with HC Fribourg-Gottéron. Prior to his contract with the Dragons, the forward had played five seasons for HC Ambrì-Piotta.
Last season, Lauper recorded 15 goals and 14 assists in 50 games for the HCB Ticino Rockets - a career-high for the forward.