Release from 12.02.2021

Patrick Antal is named Eisner Auto Young Star of January

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Patrick Antal of the spusu Vienna Capitals has been voted Eisner Auto Young Star of the Month January. The forward prevailed over Milan Horvath (AVS), Benjamin Lanzinger (VSV) and Kilian Rappold (G99) in the voting conducted among fans, national team coaches and TV experts.

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Patrick Antal, Vienna native and Caps homegrown forward, has had a permanent place in the squad of the two-time champions since this season. For several gams, the 20-year-old, was a first-line center. He also has a regular spot in one of Vienna's two power play units. In January the student of the Vienna Capitals Hockey Academy scored his first ICE goal ever in the 4:2 home win over Fehérvár, meanwhile he has four points (2G|2A).

"First of all, I would like to thank everyone - fans, coaches and experts - for choosing me. But at the same time, I need to thank my teammates and the coaching staff too, who have given me great support. This award means a lot to me and is the reward for my hard work. But I see it as motivation and incentive to continue working hard for the upcoming pick round and the playoffs," says Patrick Antal.

With Patrick Antal, the spusu Vienna Capitals already provide the second monthly winner in the bet-at-home ICE Hockey League season 2020/21. Goalie Sebastian Wraneschitz was awarded for his performance in September and October (the two months were combined).

Final result of the Eisner Auto Young Star of the month January:
1. Patrick Antal (VIC) 10 points
2. Milan Horvath (AVS) 9 points
3. Benjamin Lanzinger (VSV) 8 points
4. Kilian Rappold (G99) 3 points

Vote by fans:
1. Milan Horvath (AVS) 4 points
2. Benjamin Lanzinger (VSV) 3 points
3. Patrick Antal (VIC) 2 points
4. Kilian Rappold (G99) 1 point

Vote by TV experts:
1. Patrick Antal (VIC) 4 points
2. Benjamin Lanzinger (VSV) 3 points
3. Milan Horvath (AVS) 2 points
4. Kilian Rappold (G99) 1 point

Vote by national team coaches:
1. Patrick Antal (VIC) 4 points
2. Milan Horvath (AVS) 3 points
3. Benjamin Lanzinger (VSV) 2 points
4. Kilian Rappold (G99) 1 point

Procedure of the election
First, six monthly winners will be determined. For this purpose, four players per month are nominated to take part in the voting. Due to only two gamedays in September 2020, the first two months have been combined into one election. The six monthly winners will then compete in April 2021 for the title of "Eisner Auto Young Star of the 2020/21 season".

The election consists of three components: in addition to the fan voting on the league homepage, the Puls24 and Sky experts, as well as the national team coaches of the countries participating in the ICE will also cast their votes. If two or more players receive the same number of votes, they will be ranked according to the result of the fan vote.

Winner September/October | Sebastian Wraneschitz (spusu Vienna Capitals)
Winner November | Paul Huber (EC Red Bull Salzburg)
Winner December | Akos Mihaly (Hydro Fehérvár AV19)
Winner January | Patrick Antal (spusu Vienna Capitals)