VSM Bratislava Capitals Secure Commitment from Goaltender Brasco Cirillo

BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA – December 15, 2025 – The VSM Bratislava Capitals, proud members of the European Union College Hockey League (EUCHL), are pleased to announce that Canadian goaltender Brasco Cirillo has committed to join the team for the upcoming 2026-2027 season.

Cirillo, a 2007 birth year, and native of Niagara Falls, Ontario, is a highly regarded athletic goaltender who is expected to challenge for every minute in the net for the Capitals' next season.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Brasco to Bratislava," said Kirill Katrich, Head Coach of the VSM Bratislava Capitals. "While he is coming a year early compared to most North American players, he fits perfectly into the average age of college players in Europe.  We are looking forward to working with him and preparing him for professional hockey upon his graduation."

Cirillo joins the Capitals as part of the innovative student-athlete program, which allows players to pursue higher education while competing at a high level of college hockey in Europe, with exposure to professional scouts in various European leagues.

"I chose VSM Bratislava because of the unique opportunity to combine a quality education with competitive hockey in Europe," said Cirillo. "VSM and its Business Management degree was exactly what I wanted when I was thinking about college.  Its an opportunity to have a great college hockey experience and a great life experience."

About VSM Bratislava Capitals:
The VSM Bratislava Capitals are a European college hockey team based in Bratislava, Slovakia, competing in the EUCHL. The organization is dedicated to developing student-athletes both academically and athletically, preparing them for professional careers in hockey and beyond.