Former Bruins and Red Wings forward leaves the NHL to play overseas
Former Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings forward Austin Czarnik is taking his hockey career overseas.
SC Bern of Switzerland's National League announced they have signed Czarnik to a deal.
Karson Kuhlman with Lukko in the Finnish Liiga
Austin Czarnik with SC Bern in Switzerland's National League
Czarnik, 31, played 34 games with the Detroit Red Wings last season, posting one assist and a minus-3 rating. He also played 38 games with the Grand Rapids Griffins, recording 10 goals and 28 points.
Czarnik has been a reliable depth forward in recent seasons. He now moves to SC Bern, where he is expected to take on a more significant role and be one of their key forwards.
After completing his college career at Miami University, the undrafted Czarnik signed an entry-level contract with the Bruins in March 2015. He played 59 games for Boston between 2016 and 2018, recording five goals and 17 points.
Czarnik was a star in the AHL with the Providence Bruins, scoring 53 goals and 155 points in 157 games over four seasons.
Czarnik's move to SC Bern marks a new chapter in his career, and he looks forward to making a significant impact with his new team.
Credit: thehockeynewsEx-Bruins forward finds new home overseas
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