David Reinbacher

David Reinbacher (born 25 October 2004) is an Austrian professional ice hockey defenceman for EHC Kloten of Switzerland's National League (NL) and the top Austrian prospect in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.[1][2]

David Reinbacher
Born (2004-10-25) 25 October 2004
Hohenems, Austria
Height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight 187 lb (85 kg; 13 st 5 lb)
Position Defence
Shoots Right
NL team EHC Kloten
National team  Austria
NHL Draft Eligible 2023
Playing career 2022–present

Playing career

Reinbacher played as a youth in Switzerland with Rheintal and Bülach before moving to Kloten at the under-15 level. Appearing within EHC Kloten junior ranks, Reinbacher made his professional debut in the Swiss League during the 2021–22 season.

In the following 2022–23 season, Reinbacher in his first full campaign, established himself as a regular on the Kloten Flyers blueline in the club's return to the National League at only 18 years of age.[3]

International play

Reinbacher represented Team Austria at the 2023 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, averaging over 26 minutes a game.[4]

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs
Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2020–21 Kloten U20 U20-Elit 25 1 3 4 16 — — — — —
2021–22 Kloten U20 U20-Elit 23 9 13 22 12 3 0 1 1 2
2021–22 EHC Kloten SL 27 1 10 11 4 14 0 0 0 10
2022–23 EHC Kloten NL 46 3 19 22 26 3 1 1 2 2
NL totals 46 3 19 22 26 3 1 1 2 2

International
Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2022 Austria U18 D1B 21st 5 0 1 1 0
2022 Austria WJC 10th 4 0 2 2 4
2023 Austria WJC 10th 5 0 2 2 0
Junior totals 14 0 5 5 4

References
  1. Novotny, Marek. "Central European Stock Watch: David Reinbacher surging up NHL Draft rankings". eprinkside. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  2. Potvin, Blain. "5 Draft-Eligible Prospects for Canadiens Fans at the 2023 WJC". The Hockey Writers. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  3. FERRARI, TONY. "NHL 2023 DRAFT TEAM OF THE MONTH: ALL-SLEEPER SQUAD". The Hockey News. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  4. Bell, Josh. "World Juniors 2023: Jiri Kulich, Ryan Ufko among prospect risers; Brad Lambert's stock falls". Sporting News. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
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