Innsbruck's ice hockey hero Jan Lattner will stay in the team until 2026!

Innsbruck's ice hockey hero Jan Lattner will stay in the team until 2026!

The HC Innsbruck has announced today that the contract with Jan Lattner was extended until the 2025/26 season in Win2day Ice Hockey League. Lattner, who has been part of the team since the 2019/20 season, has played almost 300 games during this time. He is estimated as an important leader in the head of Head Coach Jordan Smotherman and plays a central role. Lattner, a 33-year-old Czech, previously played in the EBEL at Orli Znojmo, where he worked as a captain and vice captain. In addition to his many years of experience, Lattner brings a close bond with Tyrol, which he calls his second home.

HC Innsbruck looks back on a mixed last season in which the team reached the playoffs again after five years. The basic round was almost perfect, the team was even in first place. However, in the further course of the playoffs there had to be beaten early, which caused disappointment among players and fans. Lattner expressed the desire to return to the playoffs with the team and to exceed the expectations for the coming season. He is motivated to put a strong team on the ice to give the fans back.

a positive outlook

coach Jordan Smotherman was pleased with the whereabouts of Lattner and emphasized his reliability and his remarkable operational readiness. Sports manager Max Steinacher also emphasized Lattner's role as a leader and his direct influence on the team success. Lattner plans to improve the perspectives for the coming season and strive to reach the playoffs again with his team.

according to hockey-news there was an extraordinary support of the fans last season, which the players reinforced. This positive atmosphere is a crucial factor to promote team spirit and increase the performance on the ice.

ice hockey is not only enjoying in Innsbruck, but also in Germany increasing popularity. According to ice hockey100 , ice hockey is considered one of the most popular sports in Germany. With the German ice hockey league, which was founded in 1994, and the high number of spectators in games is the growing popularity of sport. Ice hockey not only offers exciting games, but also a strong sense of community that is reflected in the home leagues and beyond.

With Jan Lattner at the top, the Innsbrucker Haie can look optimistically into the future. The mix of experience, team spirit and the support of the fans could be the key to success in the coming season.