Story Summary
EC-KAC have extended the contract of Latvian goaltender Mareks Mitens, whose previous deal had been due to expire on 2 November. The extension keeps the 28-year-old with the Klagenfurt club for the coming weeks.
Mitens joined KAC from HC Banská Bystrica in October and has made two ICE Hockey League appearances since arriving. He has posted a.902 save percentage in those outings.
Key Facts
- EC-KAC have extended the contract of Latvian goaltender Mareks Mitens.
- Mitens’ previous agreement was scheduled to run until 2 November.
- The 28-year-old joined KAC from HC Banská Bystrica in October.
- Mitens has played two ICE Hockey League games for KAC and recorded a.902 save percentage.
- Mitens represented Latvia at the World Championship in Switzerland last year.
IHM Discussion
The early extension gives KAC continuity in goal shortly after Mitens’ arrival from HC Banská Bystrica. His two appearances offer only an initial sample, but the club have chosen to keep him in Klagenfurt rather than allow the short-term agreement to reach its scheduled end.
The move also extends Mitens’ stay in the ICEHL after a rapid October switch. His recent international involvement with Latvia adds further senior experience to his profile, although KAC’s announcement concerns only his continued presence over the coming weeks.
Why It Matters
Goaltending depth can change quickly during a season, particularly when a club is working with a short-term agreement. By extending Mitens before the original expiry, KAC retain a netminder who has already appeared in league action and produced a.902 save percentage across his first two games.
For Mitens, the deal gives him more time with the Red Jackets after joining from Slovakia in October. It also keeps an experienced Latvian international available to KAC in the immediate period ahead.