Release from 25.03.2022

Contract extensions in Bruneck, Graz and Linz

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Both the HC Pustertal Wölfe, Moser Medical Graz99ers and Steinbach Black Wings Linz announced contract extensions. At Pustertal, who failed to beat Fehérvár in the quarterfinals, the contract with Anthony Bardaro was extended for another season. At the 99ers, who were eliminated in the pre-playoffs, Michael Schiechl will stay on board for two more seasons. On the side of the Steinbach Black Wings Linz, the contract with Andreas Kristler was extended at least until 2024.

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For Anthony Bardaro it will be the fourth season in the win2day ICE Hockey League. After two years in Bolzano, the 29-year-old moved to Bruneck at the beginning of last season. There, the center promptly advanced to a leading player. In 44 games, the former Italian international scored 42 points.

"It was a very exciting season for us. The fans have always been behind us in the good times, but also in the bad times, which is very important for us players. Bruneck has also become a very special place otherwise, for me and my family. We like it here very much, the club is great, the new arena is a dream. We are looked upon very well and I am more than happy to stay in Pustertal," said Bardaro after his contract extension.

Fourth season for Schiechl in Graz
Squad plannings for the upcoming season have also begun for the Moser Medical Graz99ers. With Michael Schiechl, the Styrians announced the first contract extension. For the 33-year-old it will be the fourth season with the 99ers, and he will also play in Graz in the 2022/23 season. Last season, the forward scored 27 points in 45 appearances.

Michael Schiechl on his contract extension: "I feel very comfortable in Graz and we still have a mission to complete. My goal is for us to make the playoffs next year and bring a hockey culture back into Graz. We want to bring the fans back to the stadium because it's also more fun to play when the bunker is finally shaking again."

Kristler will remain with the Black Wings until at least 2024
The Steinbach Black Wings Linz were able to agree with forward Andreas Kristler on a cooperation until at least 2024. In addition, the club has an option for another season. The winger has already been wearing the Black Wings jersey for five years. In the past season, the 31-year-old native of East Tyrol scored seven goals in 34 games and prepared six more.

"Linz has become a second home for me and it fills me with a lot of pride every match to wear the Black Wings jersey. I've been through ups and downs with the club and I'm very happy that our path together continues," said the offensive player.