Innsbrucker Haie keep captain Lattner: A plan for the future!

Innsbrucker Haie keep captain Lattner: A plan for the future!

The HC Innsbruck has extended the contract with captain Jan Lattner as announced. The 33-year-old Czech will appear for the Innsbruck team in the Win2day Ice Hockey League until the 2025/26 season. Lattner, who has been playing for HC Tiwag since the 2019/20 season, played almost 300 games during this time and established himself as a leading player in the team. Head Coach Jordan Smotherman is pleased with Lattner's whereabouts and emphasizes his reliability and operational readiness. Lattner also expressed the desire to return to the playoffs with his team after the last season had stayed behind the expectations.

Last season, the team experienced a remarkable development. Lattner and his teammates are grateful for the support of the fans, who was very positive. The basic round was almost perfect for Innsbrucker, which at times were at the top of the league. After five years, HC Innsbruck succeeded in reaching the playoffs again, with the early departure being perceived as a shame. Sport manager Max Steinacher emphasizes Lattner's role as a leader, whose influence was crucial for the success of the team.

Lattner's integration in Tirol

Lattner now describes Tyrol as his second home. This is also evident in his identification with the team. HC Innsbruck has set itself the goal of bringing a good team onto the ice in the coming season and pursuing a constant improvement and success course. In addition to returning to the playoffs, the team strives to resolve the loyal fans.

also Head Coach Mitch O’Keefe praises Lattner's contribution to the best season in club history. Lattner is not only considered a sporting captain, but also as a model in the team. He brings plenty of experience from his time at Orli Znojmo in the Ebel, where he also served as captain and vice captain.

The mood in the team and the goals for the coming season seem promising, given fanatical support and the positive feedback from the previous seasons. A look back at the statistics shows that ice hockey in Germany is one of the most popular sports, with an increasing number of viewers and a growing interest in the league games.

The DEL recorded an average of 5,965 spectators per game in the 2022/23 season, and the number rose to 7,162 in the 2023/24 season. This is also reflected in the ambitious goals of the HC Innsbruck to continue to delight the fans and to develop in sports. Jan Lattner's commitment is an important step in this direction to continue the success story of the association.

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