Some changes to the preliminary World Cup squad

The national association (FISG) announced on Monday afternoon that 36 instead of 32 players will be in the provisional World Cup squad. Jake Smith (Ritten), Ivan Althuber, Simon Berger (both Pustertal) and Dominic Alberga (Bozen) are no longer there. New additions include Damian Clara (U-20 Salzburg), Thomas Galimberti (Eppan), Diego Glück (Gröden), Gianluca Vallini, Lorenzo Casetti, Enrico Miglioranzi, Marco Magnabosco and Michele Marchetti (all Asiago). Coach Greg Ireland's new squad therefore includes 5 goalkeepers, 12 defenders and 19 strikers. Of these 36 players, 28 are ultimately allowed to travel to the World Cup in Latvia (from May 21st). The Germany legionnaires Thomas Larkin, Jan Pavlu and Peter Spornberger are still missing from the provisional squad. The position of Diego Kostner, who canceled the World Cup early but is still listed in the squad, is unclear. The Azzurri will train in the Eiswelle until Thursday before moving to Aosta. The first of five World Cup preparation games will take place there on May 1st against France. The Blue Team will return to Bolzano on May 5th for the final part of their preparation. On May 16th, Andreas Bernhard & Co. will travel to Riga for the title fights. The provisional World Cup squad: Gate: Andreas Bernard (Väsby/SWE2), Damian Clara (Red Bull Salzburg/U20-AUT), Davide Fadani (Lugano/SUI), Justin Fazio (Bozen/ICE), Gianluca Vallini (Asiago/AlpsHL) Defense: Lorenzo Casetti (Asiago/AlpsHL), Fabian Dellagiacoma (Eppan/IHL), Gregorio Gios (Fassa/AlpsHL), Daniel Glira (Pustertal/AlpsHL), Roland Hofer (Fassa/AlpsHL), Enrico Larcher (Cortina/AlpsHL), Gianluca March (Pustertal/AlpsHL), Enrico Miglioranzi (Asiago/AlpsHL), Phil Pietroniro (Cortina/AlpsHL), Sebastiano Soracreppa (Thurga/SUI2), Ivan Tauferer (Bozen/ICE), Alex Trivellato (Västerås/SWE2). Attack: Raphael Andergassen (Pustertal/AlpsHL), Anthony Bardaro (Bozen/ICE), Ivan Deluca (Bozen/ICE), Daniel Frank (Bozen/ICE), Luca Frigo (Bozen/ICE), Thomas Galimberti (Eppan/IHL), Markus Gander (Sterting/AlpsHL), Stefano Giliati (Bozen/ICE), Diego Glück (Gröden/AlpsHL), Peter Hochkofler (Red Bull Salzburg/AUT), Diego Kostner (Ambri Piotta/SUI), Marco Magnabosco (Asiago/AlpsHL), Matthias Mantinger (Sterzing/AlpsHL), Michele Marchetti (Asiago/AlpsHL), Angelo Miceli (Bozen/ICE), Giovanni Morini (Lugano/SUI), Alex Petan (Fehervar/HUN), Simon Pitschieler (Bozen/ICE), Tommaso Traversa ( Pustertal/AlpsHL). Coaching staff: Greg Ireland (Head Coach), Riku-Petteri Lehtonen (Assistant Coach), Giorgio De Bettin (Assistant Coach), Fabio Armani (Assistant Coach), Diego Scandella (Video Coach), Peter Andersson (Goalie Coach) The test games: May 1st, 18 p.m.: Italy – France (in Aosta) May 2nd, 18 p.m.: France – Italy (in Megeve) May 4th, 20.15:XNUMX p.m.: Switzerland – Italy (in Biel) May 8th, 18 p.m.: Italy – Austria (in Bolzano) May 9th, 16 p.m.: Italy – Austria (in Bolzano)

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Some changes to the preliminary World Cup squad

As is well known, Italy's national ice hockey team will start the second preparation phase for the World Cup in Latvia on Tuesday. A few changes have now been made to the squad.

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