Diego Kostner (born August 5, 1992) is an Italian professional ice hockey Winger who is currently playing for HC Ambrì-Piotta of the Swiss National League (NL).

Diego Kostner
Born (1992-08-05) August 5, 1992 (age 31)
Bressanone, Italy
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 181 lb (82 kg; 12 st 13 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Left
NL team
Former teams
HC Ambrì-Piotta
HC Lugano
National team  Italy
Playing career 2011–present

Playing career edit

He previously played as a youth and his first five professional years with fellow Swiss club, HC Lugano of the NLA.[1] On February 15, 2016, Kostner agreed to a two-year deal with HC Ambrì-Piotta beginning in the 2016–17 season.[2]

International play edit

Kostner was named to the Italy national ice hockey team for competition at the 2014 IIHF World Championship.[3]

Career statistics edit

Regular season and playoffs edit

Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM
2011–12 HC Lugano NLA 35 2 2 4 2
2012–13 HC Lugano NLA 50 6 8 14 8 7 0 0 0 0
2013–14 HC Lugano NLA 41 6 13 19 16 5 0 0 0 0
2014–15 HC Lugano NLA 36 3 7 10 20 6 1 2 3 2
2015–16 HC Lugano NLA 46 1 3 4 8 14 1 1 2 0
2016–17 HC Ambrì-Piotta NLA 41 1 3 4 18
2017–18 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 50 12 4 16 20
2018–19 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 50 6 7 13 22 5 0 0 0 4
2019–20 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 1 1 0 1 0
2020–21 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 50 9 14 23 12
2021–22 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 47 6 7 13 18 3 0 0 0 0
2022–23 HC Ambrì-Piotta NL 29 1 3 4 10
NL totals 476 54 71 125 154 40 2 3 5 6

International edit

Year Team Event Result GP G A Pts PIM
2009 Italy WJC18-D1 21st 5 0 0 0 2
2010 Italy WJC18-D2 24th 5 4 7 11 2
2011 Italy WJC-D1 17th 5 1 2 3 2
2013 Italy OGQ DNQ 3 0 0 0 0
2013 Italy WC-D1 14th 5 1 2 3 6
2014 Italy WC 15th 7 1 0 1 6
2015 Italy WC-D1 19th 3 0 0 0 0
2016 Italy OGQ Q 3 2 1 3 0
2016 Italy WC-D1 18th 5 0 2 2 0
2016 Italy OGQ DNQ 3 1 0 1 4
2017 Italy WC 16th 7 0 0 0 2
2018 Italy WC-D1 18th 4 2 2 4 0
2019 Italy WC 14th 5 0 0 0 0
2021 Italy OGQ DNQ 3 0 0 0 0
2022 Italy WC 12th 7 1 0 1 0
Junior totals 15 5 9 14 6
Senior totals 55 8 7 15 18

References edit

  1. ^ "Italian international Kostner extends for three seasons with Lugano" (in Italian). HC Lugano. January 15, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2013.
  2. ^ "Two-year agreement with forward Diego Kostner" (in Italian). HC Ambrì-Piotta. February 15, 2016. Archived from the original on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
  3. ^ "Roster forming - 2014 WM - International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF". iihfworlds2014.com. Retrieved May 8, 2014.

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