Ice hockey hope: Dominik Groß returns to EV Landshut!

Ice hockey hope: Dominik Groß returns to EV Landshut!

The ice hockey in Landshut has a new old hero: Dominik Groß, a defensive talent, returns to the EV Landshut after an exciting trip to the Swedish youngsters. After 30 missions in the U20 of Mora IK, where he scored two goals and gave six templates, he chose another step in his career. He started the past season in Landshut, but the move to Sweden should not only bring him sporty but also personally valuable experiences, as great himself emphasized. With the EV Landshut, he will now receive a funding contract for the new season, which could give its development new impetus, as EISHOCKEYNEWS.

Groß has confidently beaten up and was not only able to demonstrate his class at EV Landshut, where he became German junior champion with the U20 in 2024, but also also demonstrated his class in Sweden. The current challenges would enable him to develop further and grow in a professional environment. On the other hand, we also look at the general development of the U21 players in the German Ice Hockey League 2 (DEL2), which has experienced a real thrust through standardized support contracts since 2019. A prospective is opened here to establish a sustainable perspective in German ice hockey.

The role of the U21 funding contracts

The introduction of these funding contracts was considered an important step. In the season that until December 31, 2022, 53 U21 players played with these contracts. The funding aims to support talented young players in the DEL2. These contracts have a term of at least two years and are raised annually, which not only guarantees financial security, but also a sufficient season. For example, 42 of the players had completed more than ten games by the end of December and were able to develop an average ice age of 10:02 minutes per game, which is extremely valuable for their development, such as [DEL2] (https://www.del-2.org/news/u21-foerderspieler-in-der-Del2-find- Hohe-acceptance_7214) Icehocypage confirm.

It should be emphasized that the Ravensburg TowerStars with seven funding contract players have most of the most this season. This trend shows that clubs are increasingly relying on the talents and giving them the opportunity to develop further. DEL2 managing director René Rudorically emphasizes the positive development of young talents and sees the U21 regulation as crucial for the growth of German ice hockey.

A look into the future

for Dominik Groß and many other young players who take similar steps, it can be seen that the transition from the U20 to the professional league is not only challenging, but also associated with promising perspectives. After intensive games, the focus is now on the new season. With the funding contract at EV Landshut, Groß not only gives Groß the opportunity to develop in a playful way, but also to find a permanent place in a team that relies on him. The coming months could be crucial for his career.