River Rymsha: Cardiff Devils sign defenceman from Heilbronner Falken
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River Rymsha is Cardiff Devils' second new face from the German DEL2, following Jamie Arniel
Cardiff Devils have signed defenceman River Rymsha as preparations continue for the 2023-24 Elite League season.
Rymsha arrives from German DEL2 side Heilbronner Falken, where he claimed four goals and 16 assists in 34 appearances last season.
The 26-year-old American follows new Devils head coach Pete Russell from Germany to Wales.
"We are delighted to add River to our group for the season ahead," Russell said.
"River is a solid two-way defenceman with good size and mobility. He will play on the top four anywhere.
"I saw a bit of River closely last year and he played really well against us in the DEL2 in Germany, so I know what he brings to a team."
Rymsha has previously played in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
He was a team-mate of fellow new Devils signing Jamie Arniel at Slovakian side HK Popra.
Rymsha had earlier played university hockey with Dartmouth before turning pro in 2019-20 with ECHL side Norfolk Admirals.