Alex Franc Petan

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Alex Franc Petan is a Canadian-born professional ice hockey player of Italian descent, who has recently joined the Ljubljana Olimpija team. Known for his versatility, Petan can play both center and wing, and has established himself as a leading player in the ICEHL league over the years. His career has spanned various leagues, including the AHL, ECHL, and DEL, with significant success in the ICEHL where he previously played for Pustertal, Fehervar, and Bolzano, the latter winning a championship title. With familial ties to Slovenia through his father, who hails from Brežice, Petan has long aspired to play in his father's homeland, making his recent signing with Olimpija a fulfillment of that dream.