VSV plans exciting test games and starts the season with anticipation!

VSV plans exciting test games and starts the season with anticipation!

Landshut, Deutschland - What moves the ice hockey world in Villach? The EC IDM heat pumps VSV has big plans for the coming season and, with its current announcements, ensures lively discussions in the city. When asked how optimally preparing for the new season, the answer is: Further test games! As Hockey-News , two new encounters against teams from the DEL2 are on the program. With this, the VSV not only wants to test the skills of its players, but also offer exciting encounters to fans.

The first two test games have already been fixed: On Saturday, August 24th, the VR Bank Arena in Landshut will be against EV Landshut. A real touchstone before the start of the season! The first home game of the preparation will take place on Friday, September 6th, in the freshly adapted town hall Villach - the Starbulls Rosenheim will then be on the ice. Sports director Herbert Hohenberger emphasizes the importance of strong opponents in preparation to convince both the coaching team and the fans.

renovation work and squad -updates

Unfortunately there is a drop of bitterness: there are no home games in August due to renovation work in the Villach Stadthalle. However, this does not reduce the anticipation for the opening of the newly designed venue. The preparatory games promise exciting ice hockey action, and a total of five Preseason matches have already been set, including games against the teams from Wolfsburg, Kassel and Zell am See.

Speaking of squad: Max Coatta's contract extension is good news for the 2025/26 season. The 31-year-old American from Minnesota convinced with his impressive performances on the ice last season. In 54 missions he was able to record 79 hits and block 29 shots - a hard worker through and through! Coatta, which can be used flexibly on the wing or as a center, brings an Expected goal scoring of 52.4% and has a pass rate of 84.9% in the offensive zone. Head coach Tray Tuomie particularly emphasizes Coatta's team spirit and professionalism, which makes him an important part of the team.

A look at the league

The DEL season 2023/24, which begins on September 14, 2023 and will last until the end of April 2024, has many ice hockey fans in the saddle. With 14 teams in the league, you return to the traditional structure before Covid-19 pandemic. Even if the Eisbären Berlin got the championship title last year, everyone looks excited about the new challenges that come to the teams.

whether the changes in the VSV squad and the clarifying preparations lead to the fact that the Villacher plays at the forefront again remains to be seen. But the signs are good, and the passion for ice hockey is always a gripping story.