Eric Cornel (born April 11, 1996) is a Canadian professional
ice hockey
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centre who currently plays for the
Iserlohn Roosters of the
Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL).
Playing career
Following the conclusion of his entry-level deal with the Sabres, on June 25, 2019, Cornel was not tendered a qualifying offer by Buffalo, releasing him to free agency.
Following the completion of his fifth season with the
Rochester Americans
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in the
American Hockey League
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, having made 277 appearances for 78 points, Cornel left the club as a free agent. With the following North American season delayed due to the
COVID-19 pandemic
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, Cornel opted to sign his first contract abroad in agreeing to a one-year contract with German outfit, the
Nürnberg Ice Tigers of the DEL for the
2020–21 season, on November 27, 2020.
On July 14, 2021, Cornel left the Ice Tigers but continued in the DEL by signing a two-year contract with the Iserlohn Roosters.
Career statistics
Regular season and playoffs
International
References
External links
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1996 births
Buffalo Sabres draft picks
Living people
Canadian ice hockey centres
Iserlohn Roosters players
Nürnberg Ice Tigers players
Peterborough Petes (ice hockey) players
Rochester Americans players
People from Leeds and Grenville United Counties
Ice hockey people from Ontario
Ice hockey players at the 2012 Winter Youth Olympics
21st-century Canadian sportsmen
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