Story Summary
SC Bern have completed the immediate transfer of Nic Balestra from EV Zug, bringing the 21-year-old defenceman to the Bears earlier than planned.
Balestra had been due to join SC Bern next season under a three-year agreement announced in mid-September. The clubs have now agreed to accelerate that move, while his existing contract with EV Zug has been dissolved. He has already trained with his new team.
Key Facts
- Nic Balestra, 21, has joined SC Bern from EV Zug with immediate effect.
- SC Bern and EV Zug agreed the transfer, and Balestra’s EV Zug contract has been dissolved.
- The defenceman had originally signed a three-year SC Bern contract scheduled to begin next season.
- Balestra has already taken part in training with SC Bern.
- He had received limited ice time this season and was scratched for all of EV Zug’s National League games.
IHM Discussion
The accelerated switch changes the timing of a move that was already settled for next season. Rather than waiting for the three-year Bern contract to begin, Balestra can now begin working within SC Bern’s environment immediately.
For EV Zug, the agreement ends Balestra’s current contractual situation after a season in which he had not featured in a National League game. For SC Bern, it gives the club an earlier opportunity to integrate a young defenceman they had already committed to signing.
Why It Matters
This is not a new signing for SC Bern, but an earlier start to an existing agreement. The key development is that Balestra is now available to train with Bern straight away after his EV Zug deal was ended by mutual club agreement.