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VSV raises the talented Sintschnig brothers into the professional ice hockey world!
The EC VSV has brought the brothers Jakob (18) and Paul Sintschnig (16) into the professional team in order to promote talented young players.
VSV raises the talented Sintschnig brothers into the professional ice hockey world!
On June 4, 2025, the EC VSV made important personnel decisions for the coming season. The two talented brothers Jakob (18) and Paul Sintschnig (16) are promoted to the club's first team and each receive professional contracts. This is a crucial step in their young career, as they were already part of the U20 team last season.
Paul Sintschnig in particular stands out as a talented offensive genius. The 183 cm tall player is considered one of the most promising talents in Austrian ice hockey and is NHL draft eligible for 2027. He was also recently selected in the USHL draft, which underlines his relevance within the international talent scene. Jakob also impresses with his strong physical style of play and great commitment and is regularly praised for his ability to approach the goal.
Family background and development opportunities
The Sintschnig brothers come from a hockey-loving family. Her father, Christian Sintschnig, was an active ice hockey player himself. Sports director Herbert Hohenberger emphasizes the importance of the brothers for the VSV's development concept and emphasizes that the brothers' shared career brings additional motivation and stability. The club plans to build up the two talents in the long term and integrate them into the professional sector.
The Sintschnig brothers' commitment is seen by experts as a sign of sustainable youth work and is seen as an important contribution to the promotion of Austrian talent. The EC VSV would like to create the basis for a successful future, both for the club itself and for the entire ice hockey landscape in Austria.
Ice hockey in Austria
The ice hockey scene in Austria is characterized by a growing fan base and a variety of competitions. The ICE Hockey League, in which VSV also plays, has developed strongly in recent years and includes teams from several European countries. Icehockey.net emphasizes that promoting young talent is a central issue for the future of sport. Numerous programs and academies have been initiated to support young talent.
The challenges in promoting young talent often relate to financial support and infrastructure. The cooperation between the Austrian Ice Hockey Federation and schools and youth coaches plays an essential role in the development of young players. Ice hockey has a strong tradition in Austria and still needs constant support and improvements in order to survive in international competition.
By signing Jakob and Paul Sintschnig, EC VSV is demonstrating its commitment to developing its talents and promoting the Austrian ice hockey scene as a whole. A positive environment should be created in order to optimally support not only the brothers, but also other young players.