Release from 02.02.2017

5 Questions to Martin Oraze – HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice

HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice beat Leader Rittner Buam twice in the last 3 weeks and is one of the favorites for the title in SKY Alps Hockey League. A key-role in the team has also Austrian Martin Oraze.

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HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice beat Leader Rittner Buam twice in the last three weeks and is one of the favorites for the title in SKY Alps Hockey League. A key-role in the team has also the Austrian Martin Oraze.

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HDD SIJ Acroni Jesenice dominated the SKY Alps Hockey League at the beginning of the season. Then the team had a difficult time. But in the last weeks things started to run again for the Slovenes. The „Red Steelers“ inter alia beat Leader Rittner Buam twice in the last three weeks. What has changed and is Jesenice now the big favorit for the title again or are their also other clubs you have to take care of?
„We started the season perfect, but then players got injured and we had to play some games with just 15 players. Now things are running well for us again. A tip, who wins the title is difficult, because the Play-offs often have their own laws. Favorites are also for sure Rittner Buam, Pustertal and Asiago!“
 
Do you have a favorite opponent for the Play-off-Quarterfinals? The Top 3 after the Master Round have the right to pick their opponent. And what are the aims  for the last games in the Master Round?
„We want to finish the Master Round in the Top 3. About possible opponents for the Quarterfinals we did not think so far. But my ex-club, Lustenau, want be our choise, because Jesenice always had problems against the Lions so far!“
 
What is your role in the team?
„The club looked for an experienced defenseman, who can work with young players. I really enjoy it and I also get much ice time from the coach.“
 
With 24 points (5G/19A, Plus-Minus: +10) from 31 games you are the best defenseman of the club. With which expectations did you go to Jesenice and what is you opinion about the SKY Alps Hockey League?
„The aim is and was to play at the top with this team and to have a good season! In comparison to the Inter National League the SKY Alps Hockey League is certainly better: Everything is better organized. The level of play and games is also higher. Games are thrilling and no opponent is easy to play!“
 
What are your plans for the next years?
„I would like to continue to play hockey for some more years. I could imagine to finish my career at Jesenice. Here fits everything. “