National League

Roland Habisreutinger had already confirmed to Flavio Maddalena (Giornale del Popolo) yesterday that Maxim Lapierre would stay with HC Lugano. As the club announces today, they have made use of their option and extended his contract until the end of the 2017-18 season.

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The 32-year-old forward joined HC Lugano in January of 2016, but then signed a professional tryout contract with the Rangers. After having been released from his PTO by the New York Rangers, Lapierre returned to the Bianconeri in October. This past season, he appeared in 38 NLA games, scoring 23 points (ten goals, 13 assists).

Last Update: 12 May 2017, 09:27 AM | mso