Steam's Fisher Signs in Germany Pro

Tottenham Steam Forward Matt Fischer has signed his first professional contract with the EG Diez Limberg Rockets (Germany4) for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.

Fischer is coming off the heels of what is possibly the greatest offensive season ever by any player in GMHL history. He set league records in both Goals (72) and Points (146) in a single season. The former record was set in 2011-2012 by a pair of Russian teammates for the Shelburne Red Wings.

In 21 playoff games Fischer put up 37 points on route to a championship win in Game 7 of the Russell Cup Finals.

Prior to joining Tottenham Fischer was already a very accomplished junior hockey player. Fischer spent 3 seasons in the GMOHL with the Penetang Kings where he also won a GMOHL Championship and a Schmalz Cup appearance in 2013-2014. In Jr. C  Fischer finished with the 2nd most points ever in a season (90) and 4th in both assists (49) and goals (41). He led in all three categories that year and won the OHA Junior C Player of the Year.

Following his time in Penetang, Fischer spent one season in the OJHL with the Whitby Fury where he finished 2nd on the team in goals (22), and 3rd in points (40).

Former Steam GM Ryan Wood (now with the New Tecumseth Civics) had some touching words on Fischer, "Honestly, I can tell you in all my years this is a kid that plays with as much heart and intensity as you will find, what he can do on the ice sometimes left me speechless because he made the impossible seem possible. I knew we had a special player coming in when Matt signed but I could of had no idea what kind of impact he would have on the environment around him, not just with his play, the numbers speak volumes for themselves, but the attitude that he had about himself was something you don't see in everybody nowadays, he was the ultimate humble leader, he never wanted to brag about his ability but he would use his knowledge to make players better and you can't ask for much more in a player, I have absolutely no doubt that Matt Fischer will succeed at the next level in Germany and beyond."

When reached out to Fischer himself he had this to say "I'm excited to start my pro career in Germany and I'm looking forward to the experience. I appreciate the opportunity Ryan Wood and the Tottenham Steam gave me this past year to excel and develop."

From the entire staff that had the opportunity of working with you this past season Matt we wish you the best of luck in Germany and a huge congratulations.

Author: Jordan Richardson, Media Contributor