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Dresdner Eislöwen's C. J. Suess Terminates Contract to Return to U.S.

The move is the club’s fourth February exit during a planned shift toward a younger roster.

Overview

  • Suess requested and received an early release to rejoin his wife and newborn daughter in the United States, the club confirmed.
  • Sport director Jens Baxmann said the situation developed quickly and that the organization respects the forward’s family-driven decision.
  • The departure lands roughly 36 hours before a road game at Kölner Haie and ahead of an eight-game stretch local media link to relegation pressure.
  • In 31 DEL games for Dresden, Suess recorded four goals and five assists with a minus-24 rating.
  • With four players leaving in February, media report the club will save monthly salaries that could support financing if a rebuild in DEL2 is required.