Vienna Capitals secure Swedish talent: Carter Souch comes!

Vienna Capitals secure Swedish talent: Carter Souch comes!

Wien, Österreich - The Viennese ice skating artists from the Vienna Capitals got a promising new addition. The 23-year-old Canadian Carter Souch has signed a one-year contract and will strengthen the team in the coming season. Souch not only brings sporty talent, but also a positive attitude to the organization and quality of life in Vienna, as he himself emphasizes. After a challenging phase due to an injury in the pre -season, he is now 100 percent fit and ready for his new challenge.

Carter Souch began his hockey career in the Western Hockey League at the Edmonton Oil Kings and celebrated his professional entry in the 2022/23 season at the Greenville Swamp Rabbits in the Echl. Last season he scored 25 points in 26 games for SöderTälje SK in the second Swedish league (9 goals, 16 assists). However, his season was abruptly ended by an ankle break, which is why his return to the ice is now all the more significant as he explained in his first statements.

injuries and setbacks

The recent injury from Souch caused concern. On April 8, 2025, he was transported to an outpatient clinic during a game between Djurgården and Södertälje on Hovet. He got a blow to the upper body, which caused him to leave the ice in the third period. The sports director of Södertälje, Emil Georgsson, was concerned about the sower state, which was particularly painful in view of his previous challenges.

ice hockey is known for its high rate of injury, which occurs more often than in many other sports. Typical injuries result from hard duels and are considered part of the game, as some statistics show. Protective equipment can reduce many injuries, but not all. Among other things, head injuries, especially on the face and neck area, as well as arm injuries, are often found, with the concern about serious injuries and the long-term effects such as CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) in professional sports.

The role of Carter Souch

The places of Carter Souch, a valuable addition to the team, is highlighted by Christian Dolezal, a responsible person at the Vienna Capitals. He describes Souch as a dynamic attacker with a high hockey IQ and technical skills. These characteristics should give the offensive of the capital more variability and strengthen the team in the coming season.

The Vienna Capitals and their fans are looking forward to the upcoming games in which Souch can demonstrate his skills. His commitment in Vienna could not only be an important turn in his career, but also have a positive impact on the performance of the team.

The promising prospects and the return of Souch are topics that are trapped by fans, while the ice hockey game continues to bring its own challenges. The risk of injury remains part of the game, but Souch is determined to redefine his place in the team and his career.