Black Wings and VSV: Cader planning for 2025/26 picks up speed!

Black Wings and VSV: Cader planning for 2025/26 picks up speed!

The 2024/25 season of Win2day Ice Hockey League is officially ended, and the teams are already concentrating on the opening preparations for the next season. The Black Wings Linz set their first course by extending the contract with their goalkeeper Rasmus Tirrons by the 2025/26 season. The 34-year-old keeper has been playing with the Linzers since 2021 and will continue to take on a key role in the squad.

At the same time, the Black Wings are forced to separate from seven players to make room for new talents. The current squad for the 2025/26 season of Black Wings Linz is made up of the following players:

squad news at VSV

The VSV has also made progress and fixed its goalkeeper duo with Joe Cannata and Rene Swette. Rene Swette, 36 years old, who has been working for VSV since 2023, has only paid special attention.

Another key player for VSV is Nikita Scherbak, who is still on board despite the changes in the squad. He was able to achieve impressive 40 points (13 goals, 27 assists) last season. His contract was extended by the 2025/26 season, which underlines its importance for the team. The VSV squad for the coming season includes the following players:

The strategies of Black Wings Linz and VSV reflect the increasing focus of the teams on the squad combination in order to be competitive in the coming season. The changes also show the dynamics in ice hockey, which continuously ensures a breath of fresh air and new opportunities.

In order to offer a broader context, the DEL-Player directory is worth mentioning. It lists all the players who have been noted on official game report sheets since the founding of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) in 1994. The comprehensive statistical data can be a valuable resource for teams and fans to better understand developments in the game.

In the ice hockey landscape, it is crucial to adapt and improve continuously. While the 2024/25 season is coming to an end, the teams are already taking a look at the future and the challenges that are in front of them.