Archive · 25 May 2025
Mike Sgarbossa Leaves Hershey Bears for Swiss League
Hockey player Mike Sgarbossa, known for scoring goals and leadership, is leaving the Hershey Bears to play for HC Lugano in Switzerland.
He has played professional hockey for over a decade, mostly in the American Hockey League, where he scored many goals.
He also had a short time in the NHL.
This past season, he played well for the Hershey Bears but didn't play in the playoffs.
Now, he's moving to Europe to play hockey, which gives him a new chance to use his skills.
He's expected to help his new team.
Mike Sgarbossa is leaving the Hershey Bears to join HC Lugano in Switzerland.
He has signed a two-year contract with HC Lugano.
Sgarbossa has over a decade of experience in the AHL, scoring many goals.
He played a season with the Hershey Bears, including a short stint in the NHL.
Sgarbossa won the Calder Cup with the Hershey Bears in 2023.
- Who
- Mike Sgarbossa, a veteran hockey player, is leaving the Hershey Bears.
- What
- Mike Sgarbossa is leaving the Hershey Bears to join HC Lugano in the Swiss National League.
- When
- The move was announced recently, after a season with the Hershey Bears.
- Where
- He is moving from North America to play in the Swiss National League for HC Lugano.
- Why
- Sgarbossa is seeking new opportunities and a chance to play in Europe.
- New Team
- HC Lugano
- League
- Swiss National League
- Contract Length
- 2-year contract
- Former Team
- Hershey Bears
- Accomplishments
- 2023 Calder Cup Champion
- Professional Experience
- Over a decade