VSV lifts talented brothers to the ice hockey professional world!

VSV lifts talented brothers to the ice hockey professional world!

Österreich - The EC VSV made significant personnel decisions for the coming season on June 4, 2025. The two talented brothers Jakob (18) and Paul Sintschnig (16) are raised to the first team of the association and each receive professional contracts. This is a crucial step in their young career, since they were part of the U20 team in the past season.

Especially Paul Sintschnig stands out as a talented offensive genius. The 183 cm tall player is considered one of the most promising talents of Austrian ice hockey and is NHL-draft religious for 2027. He was recently drawn in the USHL draft, which underlines his relevance within the international talent scene. Jakob also convinces with a strong physical style of play and great commitment, 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 even an active ice hockey player. Sports director Herbert Hohenberger emphasizes the importance of the brothers for the development concept of the VSV and emphasizes that the brothers' common career brings additional motivation and stability. The association plans to build the two talents in the long term and to integrate them into the professional area.

The obligation of the Sintschnig brothers perceive experts as a sign of sustainable young talent and as an important contribution to the promotion of Austrian talents. The EC VSV wants 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. ice hockey.net emphasizes that youngsters is the central topic for the future of sport. Numerous programs and academies were initiated to support young talents.

The challenges in promoting young talent often affect financial support and infrastructure. The cooperation between the Austrian ice hockey federation and schools and youth coaches plays an important role in the development of young players. Ice hockey has a strong tradition in Austria and still needs constant support and improvements to be able to survive in international competition.

With the commitment of Jakob and Paul Sintschnig, the EC VSV demonstrates its commitment to developing its talents and promoting the Austrian ice hockey scene as a whole. A positive environment is to be created in order to optimally promote not only the brothers, but also other young players.