Lawrence's pro career off to good start

EHC Winterthur

Josh Lawrence has gotten his professional playing career off to a strong start.

Lawrence made his debut with the Swiss League's EHC Winterthur on Friday and recorded an assist. He followed that up with a goal and an assist on Saturday.

Josh Lawrence had a dominant performance today in the Swiss League, scoring the game winner and adding an assist in EHC Winterthur's 3-2 win vs Sierre.

The former @HFXMooseheads now has 3 points (1G,2A) in his first 2 pro games.@joshlawrence_18 #NewBrunswick #Fredericton pic.twitter.com/iTrIPzzq1b

— Maritime Hockey (@HockeyMaritime) September 16, 2023

EHC Winterthur, who play in the second tier of Swiss pro hockey below the National League, are off to a 2-0 start.

Former Moncton Wildcats forward Jonas Taibel is also playing with Winterthur this season.

Lawrence signed with the Swiss club this off-season after recording a second straight season of 100+ points in the QMJHL. Over five seasons of major junior hockey, the Fredericton native posted 118 goals and 193 assists in 288 games. He helped the Saint John Sea Dogs win the Memorial Cup in 2022 and the Halifax Mooseheads reach the league final last season.

Of note, Lawrence's younger brother, Tynan Lawrence, is a top prospect for the 2024 QMJHL Entry Draft. Tynan is playing in his second season at Shattuck St. Mary's, so college hockey is likely on his radar as well.

Former Sea Dogs defenseman Vincent Despont, meanwhile, is also playing his first season of pro hockey in the Swiss League. He appeared in two games with EHC Visp this past weekend.