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KAC legend Steven Strong moves to Villacher SV – farewell with thanks!
The defender Steven Strong is leaving the EC-KAC after ten years and moving to VSV. Information about the change here.
KAC legend Steven Strong moves to Villacher SV – farewell with thanks!
The EC-KAC and its long-time defender Steven Strong will go their separate ways in the future. On April 16, 2025, it was officially announced that the 31-year-old player's expiring contract had not been renewed. The club's decision is based on the continued integration of young homegrown players, such as klick-kaernten.at reported.
Steven Strong came to Klagenfurt from the Canadian College League in 2015 and quickly established himself in the team. In his first season he fought for a regular place and kept it for the duration of his ten-year career at EC-KAC. During this time he played a total of 552 league games, only KAC captain Thomas Hundertpfund made more appearances (553 league games). During his career, Strong also became a national team player and took part in five World Cups, playing a total of 72 international matches.
Thanks and outlook
KAC boss Oliver Pilloni was grateful for the numerous successes and development that Strong has undergone as a player. Strong also made a personal statement and expressed his gratitude for his time in Klagenfurt and the unforgettable memories. He plans to play near his home town of Drau in the future, possibly at rival Villacher SV kaernten.orf.at reported.
The course has already been set for Strong's move to VSV. Details on the financial aspects and the term of the contract have not yet been published. For EC-KAC fans, the end of an era is bittersweet, while the KLiCK Kärnten editorial team wishes the player all the best in his future career.
Ice hockey is changing
In an ever-changing hockey world, Steven Strong's move is just one example of the challenges clubs face. In recent years there have been efforts to promote younger players in higher leagues, which has already led to changes in the official lineups in the German leagues. The current developments are also reflected in the ice hockey transfer market, where player changes take place regularly icehockey-online.com shows.
The future of the EC-KAC will now be shaped by the integration of young talent, while Steven Strong is heading towards a new challenge at VSV. Fans of both teams can be excited about the coming season and developments in Austrian ice hockey.