North Rhine-Westphalia: Kölner Haie sign defender Nick Bailen

Cologne (dpa / lnw) - Defender Nick Bailen has joined the Cologne Sharks for the coming season in the German Ice Hockey League. The 32-year-old, who has completed 25 international assignments for Belarus, comes from the Russian club Traktor Chelyabinsk. "Nick Bailen is an attacking, right-shooting defender who has proven his quality in various leagues in Europe for several years. With this signing, our squad planning is now complete," said coach Uwe Krupp on Sunday.