Robert Lachowicz (/ˈlækəvɪ/ LACK-ə-vitch;[1] born 8 February 1990) is an English professional ice hockey left winger who is currently playing for Elite Ice Hockey League side Glasgow Clan.[2]

Robert Lachowicz
Born (1990-02-08) 8 February 1990 (age 34)
Nottingham, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 176 lb (80 kg; 12 st 8 lb)
Position Left wing
Shoots Left
EIHL team
Former teams
Glasgow Clan
Manchester Phoenix
Füchse Duisburg
Telford Tigers
Nottingham Panthers
Guildford Flames
National team  Great Britain
Playing career 2006–present

Lachowicz spent over ten years playing with the Nottingham Panthers, winning nine trophies. He also had a brief stint with Manchester Phoenix in 2009, playing in the English Premier Ice Hockey League, before returning to play in Nottingham. He is also a member of the Great Britain national ice hockey team.

In October 2020, following the suspension of the 2020–21 Elite League season due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions, Lachowicz moved to Germany to sign for Füchse Duisburg.[3][4]

In February 2021, Lachowicz signed for Telford Tigers ahead of their NIHL Spring Cup series.[5]

After playing for the Nottingham Panthers in the 2021 Elite Series, Lachowicz ended his 14-year association with the club by signing for fellow EIHL side Guildford Flames ahead of the 2021–22 season.[6][7]

After two seasons with Guildford, Lachowicz signed for fellow Elite League club Glasgow Clan in June 2023.

References edit

  1. ^ "Why I Love Hockey... Robert Lachowicz (Nottingham Panthers)". YouTube. Retrieved 8 September 2020.
  2. ^ "SIGNING: NEW CLAN ERA BEGINS WITH LACHO".
  3. ^ "EIHL Board Suspend 2020–21 Season".
  4. ^ "Robert Lachowicz". Elite Prospects.
  5. ^ "Tigers Make Late Spring Cup Additions". 20 February 2021.
  6. ^ "Gb Internationals Dominate 2021 Elite Series Draft Picks – Ihuk".
  7. ^ @PanthersIHC (12 July 2021). "Everyone at The Nottingham Panthers would like to wish @RLachowicz the best as he makes the move to…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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