WC: 2023 Austria Roster Talk
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SoundAndFury
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Sorry but how is Zundel not a lock? What feasible defensive group can one concoct without him on it?
There may be some concerns, because he had a though first season with Ambri. He was far away from being a regular on the backend for his team with a lot of games without or just barely any icetime. But yeah, if he doesn't look totally out of place, he'll make the team.
If nobody is injured, this could be the D squad: Reinbacher, Nickl, Bernd Wolf, Heinrich, Unterweger, Strong, Maier, Zündel
If nobody is injured, this could be the D squad: Reinbacher, Nickl, Bernd Wolf, Heinrich, Unterweger, Strong, Maier, Zündel
Eye of Ra
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Whats the deal with Henrik Neubauer? born and raised in Sweden, played u17 WJC for Sweden.
SoundAndFury
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Was a bit suprised when I saw his name on the roster to be honest. Totally forgot about him after he had left the ICEHL (still EBEL back then). I think his mother is austrian, that's why he can play for Austria.
But if he hasn't improved massively in the last couple of years, one can't expect that much of him.
Levshunov
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Oliver Achermann Not Considered?
M.Raffl and Obrist will join the team later?
Was Stefan Ulmer considered top 8 if he was healthy?
Are Ali Wukovits and Thomas Raffl considered as international players?
Fabio Hofer finished playing for the national team?
You would have an interesting team if all the strongest played.
M.Raffl and Obrist will join the team later?
Was Stefan Ulmer considered top 8 if he was healthy?
Are Ali Wukovits and Thomas Raffl considered as international players?
Fabio Hofer finished playing for the national team?
You would have an interesting team if all the strongest played.
Achermann still has to play the relegation with HC La Chaux-de-Fonds against HC Ajoie for a possible promotion.
M. Raffl will join the team later I guess as he's a lock of course. With Obrist I'm not sure, but Bader really likes him for the 4th line, so he'll probably also be part of the team.
Stefan Ulmer has retired because of a hip injury.
Wukovits and T. Raffl both have a good shot ok making the team. Although one has to admit, that T. Raffl already is 36 years old. So his career is nearing the end.
And Fabio Hofer has retired from national team.
Konstantin Komarek is another player, that hasn't played for Team Austria for quite some time and won't do it this year either. But he said in an interview a few weeks ago, that his national team career isn't over yet.
So you are totally right. We would have an interesting team, if every player would be available. But I'm pretty confident that our team will be quite strong for austrian standards nonetheless. Right now I'd predict the following forward group:
Kasper, M. Raffl, Baumgartner, Zwerger, Haudum, Nissner, Schneider, P. Huber, M. Huber, Achermann, Wukovits, T. Raffl, Obrist.
With Rossi we have to wait and see. If Iowa and/or Minnesota makes a deep playoff run, he probably won't be able to plat at the WC.
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Unfortunately Michael Raffl won't participate at the WC. Apparently he has a shoulder injury and needed injections in order to play the last 8 games for Lausanne this season. He now wants to fully recover to be at 100% at the start of the next season.
Komarek refused because of personal reason. Same with Michael Raffl. Kasper now is hurt and can't play and Rossi probably won't be able to play, because he's still with Iowa/Minnesota.
Pretty tough break for us, I'd say. So other players have to step up.
Pretty tough break for us, I'd say. So other players have to step up.
Current roster
| # | Name | Vorname | Pos | Größe | Gewicht | Geb. Dat. | R/L | Verein | GP | G | A | PIM |
| 30 | KICKERT | David | GK | 188 | 81 | 16.03.94 | L | EC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) | 84 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 31 | MADLENER | David | GK | 187 | 88 | 31.03.92 | L | Pioneers Vorarlberg Eishockeyclub (AUT) | 63 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 29 | STARKBAUM | Bernhard | GK | 186 | 91 | 19.02.86 | L | EV spusu Vienna Capitals | 145 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 1 | VORAUER | Florian | GK | 187 | 79 | 09.12.99 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | BRUNNER | Nico | D | 181 | 78 | 17.09.92 | L | EV spusu Vienna Capitals (AUT) | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | KIRCHSCHLÄGER | Erik | D | 178 | 79 | 04.02.96 | L | Moser Medical Graz99ers (AUT) | 64 | 2 | 8 | 10 |
| 8 | LINDNER | Luis | D | 180 | 71 | 16.05.01 | L | American International College (USA) | 9 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 | MAIER | David | D | 187 | 85 | 12.01.00 | R | EC-KAC (AUT) | 42 | 1 | 6 | 47 |
| 25 | NICKL | Thimo | D | 188 | 80 | 04.12.01 | R | AIK Stockholm (SWE) | 11 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 5 | REINBACHER | David | D | 189 | 85 | 25.10.04 | R | EHC Kloten (SUI) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24 | STRONG | Steven | D | 183 | 87 | 16.02.93 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 50 | 6 | 2 | 26 |
| 13 | WIMMER | Philipp | D | 193 | 93 | 13.12.01 | L | EC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) | 19 | 0 | 1 | 27 |
| 32 | WOLF | Bernd | D | 178 | 84 | 23.02.97 | L | HC Lugano (SUI) | 62 | 2 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 | ZÜNDEL | Kilian | D | 179 | 80 | 17.01.01 | R | HC Ambri-Piotta (SUI) | 39 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| 26 | ACHERMANN | Oliver | F | 195 | 93 | 16.01.94 | R | HC La Chaux-de-Fonds (SUI) | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | BALTRAM | Florian | F | 180 | 81 | 25.03.97 | L | EC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) | 19 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| 18 | BAUMGARTNER | Benjamin | F | 176 | 78 | 22.04.00 | L | SC Bern (SUI) | 36 | 3 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | FELDNER | Nico | F | 188 | 88 | 11.10.98 | R | Hockey-Club TIWAG Innsbruck - Die Haie (AUT) | 22 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | GAFFAL | Stefan | F | 182 | 80 | 24.11.96 | R | Steinbach Black Wings Linz (AUT) | 21 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 17 | GANAHL | Manuel | F | 182 | 81 | 12.07.90 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 126 | 23 | 24 | 105 |
| 21 | HAUDUM | Lukas | F | 183 | 84 | 21.05.97 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 89 | 21 | 23 | 36 |
| 27 | HUBER | Paul | F | 193 | 101 | 10.06.00 | L | EC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) | 22 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | KRAUS | Nikolaus | F | 182 | 81 | 21.11.96 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 7 | MAXA | Felix | F | 187 | 90 | 14.11.97 | L | EC iDM Wärmepumpen VSV (AUT) | 25 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 19 | NEUBAUER | Henrik | F | 183 | 90 | 15.04.97 | R | Eishockeyclub Zeller Eisbären (AUT) | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | ROMIG | Emilio | F | 175 | 81 | 19.09.92 | L | Steinbach Black Wings Linz (AUT) | 7 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 22 | SCHWINGER | Simeon | F | 182 | 75 | 07.10.97 | L | EC-KAC (AUT) | 28 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 23 | THALER | Lucas | F | 180 | 76 | 21.01.02 | R | EC Red Bull Salzburg (AUT) | 13 | 6 | 3 | 27 |
| 11 | WALLNER | Leon | F | 184 | 82 | 01.07.02 | R | Söertälje SK (SWE) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | ZWERGER | Dominic | F | 183 | 93 | 16.07.96 | L | HC Ambri-Piotta (SUI) | 51 | 13 | 14 | 29 |
HungryFrank
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probably celebrating the fact that there is no Dominique Heinrich on the roster
Eye of Ra
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he is back..probably celebrating the fact that there is no Dominique Heinrich on the roster
The final roster becoming more and more clear.
GOALTENDER: Starkbaum, Kickert and Madlener are set. No 1 position probably still isn't decided as Kickert made a pretty strong case for himself in the second game against Czechia.
DEFENSE: Reinbacher, Nickl, Heinrich, Bernd Wolf, Maier, Strong and Zündel should be set (according to Bernd Freimüller as well). That's - at least namewise - our strongest defense line-up in a long, long time. Lindner, Brunner and Wimmer are fighting for the last remaining spot(s). Every one of them would bring a different element to the team --> Lindner (Skill), Brunner (Experience), Wimmer (Size). I'd go with Lindner and Brunner, if we take 9 D to the WC.
OFFENSE: It seems that Schneider will join the team in Finland after his recovery from a broken hand. That's very good news. Beside him Nissner, Rossi, Haudum, Achermann, Wukovits, Ganahl, Zwerger, Mario Huber, Paul Huber and Thomas Raffl should already have their spots. For the last two remaining spots Thaler, Baltram, Feldner, Schwinger and Neubauer are options. Probably won't make much different, which two will go to Finland. But I'd give Neubauer a shot, as he really impressed in the camps despite playing just in the AlpsHL.
So all in all we do have quite a good roster, especially on defense. Up front there are a few tough losses (Michael Raffl, Kasper, Baumgartner, Komarek), but there is still plenty of skill available. Would be a huge disappointment, if we would be relegated with this roster.
GOALTENDER: Starkbaum, Kickert and Madlener are set. No 1 position probably still isn't decided as Kickert made a pretty strong case for himself in the second game against Czechia.
DEFENSE: Reinbacher, Nickl, Heinrich, Bernd Wolf, Maier, Strong and Zündel should be set (according to Bernd Freimüller as well). That's - at least namewise - our strongest defense line-up in a long, long time. Lindner, Brunner and Wimmer are fighting for the last remaining spot(s). Every one of them would bring a different element to the team --> Lindner (Skill), Brunner (Experience), Wimmer (Size). I'd go with Lindner and Brunner, if we take 9 D to the WC.
OFFENSE: It seems that Schneider will join the team in Finland after his recovery from a broken hand. That's very good news. Beside him Nissner, Rossi, Haudum, Achermann, Wukovits, Ganahl, Zwerger, Mario Huber, Paul Huber and Thomas Raffl should already have their spots. For the last two remaining spots Thaler, Baltram, Feldner, Schwinger and Neubauer are options. Probably won't make much different, which two will go to Finland. But I'd give Neubauer a shot, as he really impressed in the camps despite playing just in the AlpsHL.
So all in all we do have quite a good roster, especially on defense. Up front there are a few tough losses (Michael Raffl, Kasper, Baumgartner, Komarek), but there is still plenty of skill available. Would be a huge disappointment, if we would be relegated with this roster.
SoundAndFury
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Just read this now but that was the first thought in my head as wellprobably celebrating the fact that there is no Dominique Heinrich on the roster
Regarding the team itself, it should have a relatively easy time beating Hungary to avoid relegation if they play anywhere close to their potential and France is a 50/50 game, seems to me like Austria is stronger on D, France is better at F.
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Eye of Ra
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Yeah its a decent team. With M.Raffl, Kasper, Baumgartner and Komarek its possible the team could have reached QF.
SoundAndFury
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Don't see these guys making a big difference against Germany, they are just better everywhere. Even with a couple of solid forwards this team is still completely overmatched by Germans in goal and on defense.
SoundAndFury
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The composition of the roster, what else? It would still be a surprise but they definitely have better chance than in the Last couple of years.
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