One of the St. John's IceCaps most well-known players is heading to Germany to play with the EHC Red Bull Munchen.

The team made the announcement on its Twitter feed Monday that Jaffray would play for the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.

EHC Red Bull Munchen is a professional hockey team based in Munich.

​Jaffray had been captain of the IceCaps, a fan favourite, and was an active participate in community events.

Jason Jaffray, Kapitän der <a href="https://twitter.com/IceCapsAHL">@IceCapsAHL</a> , wechselt nach München. Welcome, Jason! <a href="http://t.co/QHCHSgp8oL">http://t.co/QHCHSgp8oL</a> —@RedBullMuenchen

After 893 pro games in N America I've decided to go play overseas in Germany for <a href="https://twitter.com/RedBullMuenchen">@RedBullMuenchen</a>. My family is excited for a new adventure —@Jaffs15

Jaffray thanked the IceCaps, Vancouver Canucks, Manitoba Moose and Winnipeg Jets on Twitter for making his "NHL/AHL dreams come true."