Innsbrucker Haie rely on continuity: Lattner remains until 2026!

Innsbrucker Haie rely on continuity: Lattner remains until 2026!

The HC Innsbruck recently extended the contract with his loyal captain Jan Lattner until the 2025/26 season in Win2day Ice Hockey League. Lattner, who has been playing for the team since the 2019/20 season, has already played almost 300 games in the highest Austrian league and is considered an indispensable leader in the head of Head Coach Jordan Smotherman. Lattner is 33 years old, comes from the Czech Republic and describes Tyrol as his second home. His bond with the club is strong and he wants to go back to the playoffs with the team after the last season did not meet expectations, like hockey-news Notice.

Lattner's role in the team

The HC Innsbruck has benefited from Lattner's commitment in the best season history, according to Head Coach Mitch O’Keefe. It is evident that the captain takes a key position in the team that goes beyond its playful skills. His leadership style and its operational readiness are decisive for the success of the Innsbruck Haie and are also valued by the teammates. Lattner brings valuable experiences from his time at Orli Znojmo in the EBEL, where he acted both as a captain and as a vice captain.

The love of ice hockey, both in Tyrol and in Germany, is unbroken. In this country, ice hockey takes third place among the most popular sports, after handball and football. According to ice hockey100 , around 4.87 million Germans are particularly interested in this sport, which illustrates the relevance of events such as the Win2Day Ice Hockey League.

Overall, the development at HC Innsbruck is promising. With the contract extension of Jan Lattner, the club shows that it is interested in continuity and paths of success. The goal remains clear: the return to the playoffs and the pursuit of further success in the coming seasons.