Hausinger agrees to terms with Gladiators

DULUTH, Ga. - The Atlanta Gladiators announced that the club has signed defenseman Christian Hausinger to a contract for the 2024-25 season.

The 27-year-old defenseman joins the Gladiators after spending the 2023-24 season with the Hannover Indians of Oberliga, posting 39 points (8g-31a) in 43 games.

Hausinger began his professional career during the 2021-22 season, suiting up for the Wichita Thunder, Florida Everblades and Norfolk Admirals. In 58 combined games with the three clubs, he posted 29 points (5g-24a). The next season, Hausinger accumulated 22 points (4g-18a) in 53 games with the Fife Flyers of the Elite Ice Hockey League.

Prior to turning pro, Hausinger played four seasons of collegiate hockey at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, totaling 71 points (16g-55a) in 96 games. During the 2019-20 season, Hausinger was named WIAC Player of the Year after tallying 36 points (10g-26a).