Austria's national ice hockey team with new forces for Hungary!

Austria's national ice hockey team with new forces for Hungary!

Austria's national ice hockey team reacted to the upcoming test games with a squad update. Head coach Roger Bader announced today that three new players were appointed to the team: Bernd Wolf from EHC Kloten, Gregor Biber by Rögle BK and Patrick Söllinger from the Black Wings Linz. The lineup now includes a total of 25 players. While Bernd Wolf has already gained experience at World Championships, Biber and Söllinger are newcomers in this context. However, the team has to forego Dominique Heinrich, which is due to the groin problems.

The test games against Hungary, which will take place next Thursday and Friday in the Met Arena in Szekesfehrar, are particularly important for the players to recommend themselves for the World Cup team. Bader emphasizes that many team members have not had egg training in the past five weeks and have kept their individually fit. The first team training only took place last week and already includes two games.

preparation and challenges

Especially in ice hockey, the mental constitution is crucial for sporting success. According to die-sportpsychologists.de , the so-called "mental toughness" plays a special role. Ice hockey not only requires physical fitness, but also determination and the ability to deal with pain and injuries. Whether through techniques such as meditation or hypnosis, mental training is becoming increasingly important in modern ice hockey teams.

The Austrian team recently had the opportunity to prove themselves against Latvia in the first test game. However, the outcome was disappointing: Austria lost 2: 3 after extra time. The course of the game was exciting, starting with a goal by Benjamin Lanzinger in the 19th minute, followed by two goals of the Lettlanders in the second third. In the final third, Dominic Zwerger achieved the equalization, but the game finally ended in a defeat for Austria when Miks Tumanovs scored the decisive goal in the 62nd minute.

The goalkeeper Jakob Brandner, who made his debut, was elected as the best player of the Austrians despite the defeat. He received great praise for his strong performance and the ability to keep decisive shots. Even if the results of the test games are decisive, team boss Roger Bader is a positive feeling about the performance of the team, especially over the first and last 50 minutes of the game.

outlook for the next games

The second test game against Latvia will take place in Vienna on Saturday at 4:20 p.m., this time with spectators. Around 100 fans were already in the stadium at the first game, and support from the ranks could be of crucial importance for the domestic team. With the innovations in the list and preparation, the Austrian team will do everything possible to position yourself optimally for the World Cup.

The upcoming test games will not only be a challenge for the players, but also an opportunity to show their mental strength and to adapt to the upcoming international competitions.