Ice hockey legend JP Lamoureux says goodbye to Villach!

Ice hockey legend JP Lamoureux says goodbye to Villach!

Villach, Österreich - Jean-Philippe Lamoureux , the outstanding goalie from Norddakota, announced in an emotional video message that he will end his career at the end of the 2024/25 season in Win2Day Ice Hockey League. The 40-year-old, who has been playing in the league since 2011, looks back on an impressive career in which he won 2022 championships with the Vienna Capitals 2017 and the EC Red Bull Salzburg. Lamoureux, a formative figure in the league, took care of not only on the ice, but also outside of the offspring in Villach, like Kleinezeitung.at reported. VSV general manager Martin Winkler praises his professionalism and tireless efforts for the team and the community.

a farewell after great success

lamoureux, known for its impressive catch rate of 92.2 % and 185 victories for the VSV, has received a variety of awards in his career, including honoring as a Carinthian ice hockey superstar and several MVP titles. "It was an incredible journey and I am infinitely grateful for the support that I received from family, teammates and trainers," said the goalie in his feedback. His decision to resign was not easy for him, but he felt that it was the right time to actively end the chapter in professional ice hockey and to devote itself to new challenges, reports laola1.at

To pass Lamoureux properly, the VSV plans a special farewell game on February 21, 2025 in the Villach town hall against Asiago. This is a last tribute to a player who not only shone on the ice, but also as an identification figure for the fans and a model for the young talents. It is a farewell with a lasting impression for the ice hockey community in Villach.