Team Facts
Plays in Deutsche Eishockey Liga Full name Bietigheim Steelers GmbH Team colours Green + White + Blue Town Bietigheim-Bissingen, GER Founded 1988

2011-2012 Roster
# N Player A Born Birthplace HT WT S
GOALTENDERS
#38 Sébastien Charpentier (G) 45 1977 Drummondville, QC, CAN 5'10" 176 L
#31 Adam Hauser (G) 42 1980 Bovey, MN, USA 6'0" 194 L
#80 Andreas Mechel (G) 31 1991 Tegernsee, GER 6'2" 183 L
#37 Martin Morczinietz (G) 38 1984 Wolfratshausen, GER 5'11" 181 L
#34 Dustin Strahlmeier (G) 30 1992 Gelsenkirchen, GER 6'4" 192 L
DEFENSEMEN
#4 Doug Andress (D) 43 1979 Iroquois Falls, ON, CAN 6'2" 216 R
#91
Fabian Calovi (D/F) 32 1991 Bolzano, ITA 6'4" 185 L
#88 Dennis Dörner (D) 31 1992 Villingen-Schwenningen, GER 6'0" 185 L
#2
Alexander Genze (D) 52 1971 Karaganda, KAZ 5'10" 185 L
#6 Ralf Herbst (D) 37 1986 Kirchheim unter Teck, GER 6'2" 225 L
#45 Marco Müller (D) 32 1990 Heilbronn, GER 5'11" 196 R
#9 Marcel Neumann (D) 34 1988 Bietigheim-Bissingen, GER 5'9" 183 L
#93 Barry Noe (D/F) 35 1987 Bietigheim-Bissingen, GER 5'10" 190 R
#8 Pascal Schoofs (D) 34 1988 Esslingen, GER 5'10" 185 L
#5 René Schoofs (D/F) 38 1985 Esslingen, GER 6'0" 185 L
#11
Mike Schreiber (D) 37 1985 Sherwood Park, AB, CAN 5'10" 176 L
FORWARDS
#25 P.J. Fenton (LW) 37 1985 Springfield, MA, USA 5'11" 185 L
#71
Mark Heatley (C) 38 1984 Freiburg, GER 6'4" 203 L
#30
Andrej Kaufmann (C) 47 1975 Ust-Kamenogorsk, KAZ 6'0" 187 R
#13 Leontin Kreps (F) 33 1989 Druschba, RUS 5'11" 185 L
#17
Arturs Kruminsch (C) 34 1988 Riga, LAT 6'0" 194 L
#57 Achim Moosberger (LW) 31 1992 Filderstadt, GER 5'10" 181 L
#7
Ty Morris (LW) 39 1984 Millet, AB, CAN 6'0" 194 L
#60 Daniel Oppolzer (F) 34 1989 Kaufbeuren, GER 5'11" 198 L
#12 Patrick Schmid (LW) 34 1988 Nürnberg, GER 5'11" 194 L
#92 Chris St. Jacques (C) 40 1983 Edmonton, AB, CAN 5'9" 194 R
#36 Marvin Tepper (LW) 36 1986 Berlin, GER 5'9" 174 L
#48 Kevin Thau (W) 32 1990 Bad Muskau, GER 5'10" 170 L
#18 Brent Walton (RW) 39 1983 Georgetown, ON, CAN 5'9" 185 R
Position: G: 3, D: 9, F: 12 | Av Age: 26.33 years | Av Ht: 5'11" | Av Wt: 190 lbs | Compare with other teams
Team Staff
Team staff history
Demographics
Nationality
Team Facts
Nationalities 18 players
7 players
2 players
1 player
1 player Experience Bietigheim Steelers: 3 130 GP
NHL: 27 GP
WC: 1 GP
AHL: 425 GP
DEL: 1 315 GP Affiliated Team(s) SC Bietigheim-Bissingen (Germany2 (W))
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen II (Germany4)
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen U15 (Germany U15)
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen U15 II (Not Active (Germany))
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen U17 (Germany U17)
SC Bietigheim-Bissingen U20 (DNL U20 2)
Team Captains
“C” Doug Andress “A” Alexander Genze
René Schoofs
Team captaincy history
Arena Information
Arena Name EgeTrans Arena Location Bietigheim-Bissingen, GER Capacity 4 583 Construction Year 2012
Games
Date Home Visiting Score League
2023-03-05T13:00:00+0000 Kölner Haie Bietigheim Steelers 8 - 2 DEL
2023-03-03T18:30:00+0000 Bietigheim Steelers Fischtown Pinguins 2 - 4 DEL
2023-02-28T18:30:00+0000 ERC Ingolstadt Bietigheim Steelers 3 - 2 DEL
2023-02-26T13:00:00+0000 Bietigheim Steelers Nürnberg Ice Tigers 5 - 2 DEL
2023-02-22T18:30:00+0000 Bietigheim Steelers Grizzlys Wolfsburg 3 - 5 DEL
Show More
RSS
Latest Transactions
DATE STATUS PLAYER TEAM SOURCE
03/24/2023
03/24/2023 Confirmed Leaving Jimmy Martinovic (D) Leaving for Unknown
03/24/2023 Confirmed Leaving Chris Wilkie (F) Leaving for Unknown
03/24/2023 Confirmed Leaving Elias Lindner (F) Leaving for Unknown
03/24/2023 Confirmed Leaving Cody Brenner (G) Leaving for Schwenninger Wild Wings
03/23/2023
03/23/2023 Extension Leon Doubrawa (G)
03/21/2023
03/21/2023 Confirmed Leaving Maximilian Renner (D) Leaving for Unknown
03/21/2023 Extension Max Prommersberger (D)
03/08/2023
03/08/2023 Rumour Leaving Sami Aittokallio (G) Leaving for Löwen Frankfurt
Show complete transfer coverage
Team History and Standings
Season League GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP P/GP Rank Postseason
2007-2008 Germany2 52 22 - 21 2 7 130 129 77 1.48 7 Quarterfinal loss
2008-2009 Germany2 48 32 - 10 4 2 177 97 106 2.21 1 Champion
2009-2010 Germany2 52 24 - 15 7 6 150 120 92 1.77 4 Semifinal loss
2010-2011 Germany2 48 14 - 21 6 7 129 159 61 1.27 10 Playoffs Qualifier loss
2011-2012 Germany2 48 15 - 23 2 8 165 177 57 1.19 11 -
Germany2 8 4 - 3 1 0 25 17 14 1.75 2 Saved in relegation
2012-2013 Germany2 48 29 - 11 2 6 181 135 97 2.02 1 Champion
2013-2014 DEL2 54 29 - 13 2 10 223 167 101 1.87 3 Final loss
2014-2015 DEL2 52 34 - 9 3 6 227 151 114 2.19 1 Champion
2015-2016 DEL2 52 34 - 12 3 3 207 130 111 2.13 1 Final loss
2016-2017 DEL2 52 32 - 12 5 3 199 121 109 2.10 1 Final loss
2017-2018 DEL2 52 27 - 10 7 8 186 155 103 1.98 2 Champion
2018-2019 DEL2 52 26 - 15 4 7 208 161 93 1.79 2 Quarterfinal loss
2019-2020 DEL2 52 23 - 29 2 7 147 163 74 1.42 8 Playoffs Qualifier loss
2020-2021 DEL2 49 30 - 19 4 3 183 165 89 1.82 4 Champion | Promoted
2021-2022 DEL 56 16 - 28 8 4 155 207 68 1.21 13 Did not make playoffs
2022-2023 DEL 56 8 - 38 6 4 125 225 40 0.71 15 -
Tournament Statistics
Season Tournament GP W T L OTW OTL GF GA TP P/GP Rank Postseason
2008-2009 DEB-Pokal 2 1 - 0 0 1 6 6 4 2.00 2 Did not make playoffs
2009-2010 DEB-Pokal 2 0 - 1 1 0 6 6 - - - Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011 DEB-Pokal 2 1 - 1 0 0 11 5 - - - Eighth Final Loss
2011-2012 DEB-Pokal 5 5 - 0 0 0 19 7 - - - Champion
2012-2013 DEB-Pokal 5 5 - 0 0 0 30 11 - - - Champion

Retired Numbers

Stars and Cult Players

Where are they now?
# Player Season Team League GP G A TP PIM
1. Patrick Schmid (F) 2022-2023 Saale Bulls Halle Germany3 47 24 51 75 59
2. Robin Just (F) 2022-2023 Hannover Scorpions Germany3 51 17 48 65 14
3. Jannik Herm (F) 2022-2023 Stuttgart Rebels Germany4 18 28 25 53 24
4. Alexei Dmitriev (F) 2022-2023 ESC Moskitos Essen Germany3 48 16 37 53 18
5. Mark Ledlin (D) 2022-2023 Rostock Piranhas Germany3 52 20 32 52 39
6. Brendan Ranford (F) 2022-2023 Löwen Frankfurt DEL 40 12 34 46 22
7. Dennis Swinnen (F) 2022-2023 Herner EV 2007 Germany3 52 18 26 44 18
8. Mitchell Heard (F) 2022-2023 Toledo Walleye ECHL 45 16 27 43 133
9. Jalen Smereck (D) 2022-2023 Cincinnati Cyclones ECHL 46 7 34 41 70
10. Arturs Kruminsch (F) 2022-2023 Selber Wölfe DEL2 50 14 25 39 12
View Complete List
Franchise All-Time Points
# Player GP G A TP
1. Matt McKnight (F) 437 182 336 518
2. Marcus Sommerfeld (F) 315 130 239 369
3. René Schoofs (D) 750 103 213 316
4. Justin Kelly (F) 229 120 186 306
5. Robin Just (F) 255 97 172 269
Show More
Franchise All-Time Goals
# Player GP G A TP
1. Matt McKnight (F) 437 182 336 518
2. Marcus Sommerfeld (F) 315 130 239 369
3. Justin Kelly (F) 229 120 186 306
4. René Schoofs (D) 750 103 213 316
5. Norman Hauner (F) 221 100 81 181
Show More
Franchise All-Time Assists
# Player GP G A TP
1. Matt McKnight (F) 437 182 336 518
2. Marcus Sommerfeld (F) 315 130 239 369
3. René Schoofs (D) 750 103 213 316
4. Justin Kelly (F) 229 120 186 306
5. Robin Just (F) 255 97 172 269
Show More
Franchise All-Time PIM
# Player GP G TP PIM
1. Benjamin Zientek (F) 295 86 157 356
2. René Schoofs (D) 750 103 316 325
3. Bastian Steingroß (D) 330 19 148 319
4. Max Prommersberger (D) 401 22 126 302
5. Shawn Weller (F) 163 65 186 300
Show More
Franchise All-Time Games played
# Player GP G A TP
1. René Schoofs (D) 750 103 213 316
2. Matt McKnight (F) 437 182 336 518
3. Max Prommersberger (D) 401 22 104 126
4. Bastian Steingroß (D) 330 19 129 148
5. Marcus Sommerfeld (F) 315 130 239 369
Show More
Franchise All-Time Points per Game
# Player GP G TP PPG
1. Josh Bailey (F) 6 3 11 1.83
2. David Wrigley (F) 161 98 253 1.57
3. David Rodman (F) 29 12 45 1.55
4. Tyler McNeely (F) 84 41 113 1.35
5. Justin Kelly (F) 229 120 306 1.34
Show More
Franchise All-Time Points per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Justin Kelly (F) 2015-2016 DEL2 52 34 51 85 1.63 53
2. Matt McKnight (F) 2018-2019 DEL2 51 26 53 79 1.55 28
3. Matt McKnight (F) 2017-2018 DEL2 52 34 44 78 1.50 16
4. David Wrigley (F) 2014-2015 DEL2 43 32 46 78 1.81 70
5. Matt McKnight (F) 2014-2015 DEL2 51 21 56 77 1.51 14
Show More
Franchise All-Time Goals per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Riley Sheen (F) 2021-2022 DEL 55 40 24 64 1.16 8
2. Justin Kelly (F) 2015-2016 DEL2 52 34 51 85 1.63 53
3. Matt McKnight (F) 2017-2018 DEL2 52 34 44 78 1.50 16
4. Alexander Serikow (F) 2009-2010 Germany2 51 33 22 55 1.08 61
5. David Wrigley (F) 2014-2015 DEL2 43 32 46 78 1.81 70
Show More
Franchise All-Time Assists per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Matt McKnight (F) 2014-2015 DEL2 51 21 56 77 1.51 14
2. Matt McKnight (F) 2018-2019 DEL2 51 26 53 79 1.55 28
3. Justin Kelly (F) 2015-2016 DEL2 52 34 51 85 1.63 53
4. Marcus Sommerfeld (F) 2013-2014 DEL2 53 20 49 69 1.30 52
5. Justin Kelly (F) 2009-2010 Germany2 49 24 48 72 1.47 54
Show More
Franchise All-Time PIM per Season
# Player Season League GP G A TP PPG PIM
1. Teemu Kesä (D) 2007-2008 Germany2 44 6 16 22 0.50 186
2. Shawn Weller (F) 2017-2018 DEL2 50 25 42 67 1.34 140
3. David Kudelka (D) 2010-2011 Germany2 40 1 8 9 0.23 109
4. Mark Heatley (F) 2013-2014 DEL2 52 20 29 49 0.94 103
5. P.J. Fenton (F) 2011-2012 Germany2 47 27 35 62 1.32 100
Show More
Average Height, Weight, Age per Season
Season Roster Height Weight Age
2022-2023 View roster 6'0" 190 lbs 28.17
2021-2022 View roster 6'1" 191 lbs 28.62
2020-2021 View roster 6'0" 186 lbs 27.75
2019-2020 View roster 6'0" 185 lbs 26.41
2018-2019 View roster 6'0" 187 lbs 27.00
View 20 latest seasons

Nationalities Throughout History