One striker is staying in Sterzing. © Oskar Brunner

One homegrown player remains with the Wipptal Broncos

The Wipptal Broncos announced the contract extension of a local forward on Friday evening.

July 03, 2026

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According to this, 22-year-old Fabian Gschließer will also wear the jersey of his home club next season and continue to play an important role in the Broncos' offensive game.

Gschließer came up through the Broncos' youth system and moved to the renowned Red Bull Ice Hockey Academy in Salzburg at a young age. There, the left-handed shooter developed steadily over several years, gaining valuable experience at the highest youth level as well as in the Alps Hockey League (AlpsHL). He then returned to South Tyrol and made his first appearances in the ICE Hockey League (ICEHL) with HC Pustertal.

Long since a regular employee

Despite his young age, Gschließer quickly assumed responsibility with the Wipptal Broncos. "With his speed, commitment, and hockey sense, he was one of the team's driving forces in recent seasons and made a significant contribution to the Broncos' sporting success," the club writes.