Story Summary
The Vienna Capitals have signed Swedish goaltender Adam Reideborn to a contract running through mid-October. The 34-year-old arrives as short-term cover while the club deals with injuries to Sebastian Wraneschitz and Max Zimmermann, and is expected to step in for the pair at the ICEHL club.
Key Facts
- The Vienna Capitals (ICEHL) signed Swedish goaltender Adam Reideborn to a contract running through mid-October.
- Reideborn is 34 years old.
- He is expected to fill in for injured Vienna goaltenders Sebastian Wraneschitz and Max Zimmermann.
- Reideborn was under contract with SC Bern from 2023 to 2026.
- Last season Reideborn played 35 regular-season games with a 91.9% save percentage.
- He also appeared in two play-in games last season, with a 95.2% save percentage.
IHM Discussion
Vienna’s move for Adam Reideborn is a short-term response to injuries in net. A deal through mid-October gives the Capitals an experienced option while Sebastian Wraneschitz and Max Zimmermann are unavailable.
Reideborn brings recent experience from SC Bern, where he was under contract from 2023 to 2026. Last season, he played 35 regular-season games with a 91.9% save percentage, adding two play-in appearances at 95.2%.
Why It Matters
The signing gives Vienna additional goaltending cover during an injury-hit spell. Its mid-October end date also makes clear that this is a short-term arrangement rather than a long-term commitment.