Former Laval Rocket defenseman Noel Hoefenmayer has signed a one-year deal in Russia with HK Sochi, it was announced Friday.
Hoefenmayer, who recently wrapped up his fifth season of professional hockey, split the year between the Rocket and the Bakersfield Condors. Across a combined 43 regular season games, he scored five goals and added 16 assists for 21 points.
Having made the jump to the pro game in 2020, Hoefenmayer has appeared in 181 career AHL regular season games with the Rocket, Condors and the Toronto Marlies, putting up 25 goals and 61 assists for 86 points. Prior to that, the North York, Ont., native spent his entire junior career with the Ottawa 67's.
With Hoefenmayer off to the KHL, this will be his first time heading overseas to play. Known for his ability to create with the puck, Hoefenmayer's skills should translate well to the bigger ice surfaces.