EHL and Belgian champion Jaime Carr is not going to be a part of the Gantoise males’s first staff subsequent time period because the membership took the robust choice to half methods for the 2026/27 season.
It comes following a shoulder harm with the membership bringing in Spaniard Adrian Rafi to thoughts the objective.
Posting on social media, the membership said it was a particularly tough state of affairs, stating: “Some goodbyes are more durable than others.
“As we put together for a brand new hockey season, a brand new chapter begins. Sadly, because of the shoulder harm he’s at the moment recovering from, Jaime Carr is not going to be a part of our squad for the upcoming season.
“Jaime, thanks for all the pieces. From choosing up a hockey stick at simply 14 years previous to turning into the goalkeeper of the Irish nationwide staff, your journey has been nothing in need of inspiring.
“It introduced you to Belgium the place, collectively, we celebrated a number of Belgian nationwide titles, unforgettable victories, and recollections that may final a lifetime.
“One second will perpetually be etched into Gantoise historical past: your Man of the Match efficiency within the EHL Closing, serving to us raise our very first European title. A efficiency that outlined not solely a champion, however a pacesetter.
“However trophies solely inform a part of the story. You’ve gotten been an distinctive teammate, a real sportsman, a constructive presence in each dressing room, and somebody whose smile, kindness and character made everybody round you higher.
“You wore the sky blue and white with pleasure, and due to that, you’ll perpetually stay a part of the Gantoise household.
“Proper now, our solely want is so that you can make a full and profitable restoration. We all know the willpower that has outlined your profession will carry you thru this problem as effectively. The jersey will all the time imply one thing. The door will all the time stay open.
“This isn’t goodbye. It’s merely “goodbye.
“As soon as Gantoise, all the time Gantoise.”
