Departure from Hershey Bears by Mike Sgarbossa for HC Lugano in the Swiss National League

Time of India

24-05-2025

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In a strategic move aimed at gaining fresh opportunities overseas, veteran forward Mike Sgarbossa is officially departing North American ice to join HC Lugano of the Swiss National League.
The team announcement of a two-year contract shows that new paths are opening for the veteran, long respected for his steady offensive output and keen leadership. With much AHL experience and NHL tenure, Sgarbossa now looks forward to testing himself at the European level.
Mike Sgarbossa's steady career in North America comes full circle
Hockey-wise, Mike Sgarbossa has been in the system for over a decade, carrying out his role as a dependable scorer for his teams. He stayed quickly under the spotlight of NHL stardom while making a loud statement with numbers in the American Hockey League.
For the better part of 13 seasons, Sgarbossa piled up 467 points, including 165 goals in 605 AHL games while playing with different teams such as the Lake Erie Monsters, Norfolk Admirals, San Diego Gulls, Springfield Thunderbirds, and Hershey Bears.
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This past season, the Ontario product gave yet another solid performance of 31 points in 35 games for the Hershey Bears. Another short NHL stint with the Washington Capitals saw him chalking up two points in three games, further cementing his ability to stand tall against the very best when called upon.
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Even though Mike Sgarbossa helped the Hershey Bears win the Calder Cup in 2023 and was a two-time AHL All-Star, he did not participate in the 2024 playoff run with the team. During the playoffs, he was kept by the Washington Capitals and did not drop back down to the AHL roster. This situation seems to have played a role in his decision to look overseas for new opportunities, where his mature playmaking talents should immediately make a difference.
Sgarbossa's professional career started in 2010 when he signed his contract with the San Jose Sharks after going undrafted. He went on to appear in the NHL with such teams as the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers over the years. In all, he has played 92 games and brought in nine goals and 25 points in the NHL.
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Mike Sgarbossa's transition to HC Lugano sets the stage for the veteran forward, combining North American experience with European dreams. As he turns his steamboat in the direction of this new venture, Sgarbossa carries a profusion of skills and the very elements that will see his new organization in good standing in the fiercely competitive environment of the Swiss National League.
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