Éric Dubois named new head coach of Eisbären Berlin

Canadian Éric Dubois is set to take over as the head coach of German ice hockey champions Eisbären Berlin. The club announced that Dubois will join from DEL competitor ERC Ingolstadt, where he served as an assistant coach last season under his compatriot Mark French.

The 56-year-old Dubois replaces the highly successful coach Serge Aubin, who guided the record DEL champions to five titles in the last six seasons. Aubin announced his departure and will now coach SC Bern in the Swiss National League.

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I have followed Éric's career for a long time. We had very good conversations and were immediately convinced by his ideas and concepts. We are sure that he is the right head coach for the Eisbären.

Eisbären Berlin's sports director, Stéphane Richer, expressed confidence in Dubois, stating, "I have followed Éric's career for a long time. We had very good conversations and were immediately convinced by his ideas and concepts. We are sure that he is the right head coach for the Eisbären."

Dubois played as a defenseman for twelve seasons in North America and Europe, including 172 games in Germany between 1997 and 2002. He transitioned to coaching in 2003, working in his native Canada before moving to Europe last season with ERC Ingolstadt. "I am honored to now be part of an organization with such a successful tradition. I am full of drive to come to Berlin and begin my new chapter," Dubois said.

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I am honored to now be part of an organization with such a successful tradition. I am full of drive to come to Berlin and begin my new chapter.