Dylan Stanley leaves the Pioneers: an emotional farewell to Feldkirch!

Dylan Stanley leaves the Pioneers: an emotional farewell to Feldkirch!

A significant change in the ice hockey world is imminent: Dylan Stanley, the head coach of the Pioneers Vorarlberg, leaves the club after over a decade and is looking for a new challenge abroad. The 41-year-old Canadian will not specify the top club to change, but his farewell is of great interest nationwide. As the Pioneers announced, Stanley will hand over the post as head coach with immediate effect, which he held in the past two years after he previously worked as a player and assistant coach in Feldkirch. His first successes as head coach were promising; Stanley even led the team into the sixth game of the quarter -finals in his debut season.

Stanley expressed his emotional ties to Feldkirch in a farewell interview, where not only his career, but also the life of his family was shaped. "Feldkirch is much more than just a job for me and my family," emphasized Stanley. "We built our home here, made friends and experienced many special moments." He reports on the tedious decision to leave the Pioneers, since this step not only affects him, but also his children, who have to adapt to a new phase of life. Nevertheless, the prospect of a career chance that could support his family was decisive for his decision, such as the Pioneers Hockey reported.

permanent impressions and success

Stanley not only had a lasting effect in the professional sector, but also in the youth work. He successfully led the club's young program and played a central role in the establishment of the ice hockey performance center in Vorarlberg in Feldkirch. These initiatives were considered crucial for the promotion of young talents, and Stanley is proud to accompany many children on their way to ice hockey. Another highlight of his career was the exciting playoff game against Innsbruck, which will be remembered as a goosebumps moment when the hall was full of fans.

His plans for the future are still uncertain, but he has already decided to return to Feldkirch regularly to visit his friends and fans and to follow the games of the Pioneers. "Feldkirch will always remain a special place for us," he concluded and spoke of his gratitude towards the fans who supported him and his family during their time in the club. Farewell to Stanley means a fresh start for both him and for the Pioneers, who will have to present themselves in a new light in the future.