Koziol on the upswing: ESV Kaufbeuren is fighting for the Playoffs 2025!

The ESV Kaufbeuren started its 2025 season with difficult starting conditions and already had to accept two derby defeats against Ravensburg and Landshut. While the team is preparing for the next challenges, the home game against Bad Nauheim is on the program on Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The shape curve of the ESVK has decreased in the past few weeks and the distance to the Playdown places is increasingly decreasing. A key factor in the team is defender Fabian Koziol, who scored an impressive four goals and ten templates this season. This performance represents an increase in its scorer points compared to previous years.

profile of Fabian Koziol

The 25-year-old Koziol comes from Füssen and has been playing for the ESV Kaufbeuren since 2014. Coach Daniel Jun emphasizes his intelligent style of play and his high ice hockey IQ, as well as his good passing. Koziol, who wears the nickname "Katsche", is recognized in his role as one of the longest serving in the team and sees himself as a quiet guy in the cabin.

Before the 2022 season, Koziol had thought of ending his ice hockey career due to a serious knee injury. Thanks to the support of friends and family, however, he decided to go on and fought his way back to the team. Koziol estimates the funding from his defender colleague Jamal Watson, who always submits suggestions for improvement.

With regard to his life situation in Kaufbeuren, Koziol is satisfied because he met his wife there and lives his family nearby. His goals for 2025 are clear: he wants to collect many points and reach the playoffs.

Fabian Koziol is active as a defender for the ESV Kaufbeuren in the DEL2. According to current statistics, he already scored 6 points in 3 games this season and was able to contribute 2 points in a game of the playoffs. In addition, Koziol has announced an extension of the contract with the association, which sends positive signals for future collaboration, such as Eishockey.info reports.