Max Calce becomes youngest German ice hockey goalscorer

Seventeen year old Max Calce has made German ice hockey history by becoming the youngest player to score a goal for the national team. During the Deutschland Cup in Dusseldorf, Calce scored a powerplay goal in the 48th minute against Slovakia, contributing to a comeback that saw Germany secure a 4:3 victory after trailing 0:3.

The Adler Mannheim attacker was named the best German player of the match and received significant praise from national team coach André Rankel. Former NHL player Tobias Rieder also lauded the youngster's talent.

Calce is considered a high prospect for the upcoming NHL Draft, with scouts in attendance during the tournament. He is projected to be a potential first round pick, joining the ranks of elite German players such as Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stützle, and Moritz Seider.