League start with two derbies - That's what the club officials say

What are your feelings about the first, explosive championship game?

Guido Paur (Sports director, HC Gherdeina): For everyone here, the season probably starts with a few question marks. In the run-up to the championship everything is really open, even though HCG is certainly the outsider at the start.

Patrick Kirchler (Press chief, HC Pustertal): I accept the role of favorite. We undertook strong preparation and trained very intensively. The shape fits.

Simone Bressan (President, WSV Vipiteno): With Mark Van Guilder, Ritten may have the new star of this league in its ranks. Apart from this new signing, our opponents undoubtedly have more quality in their squad. However, that does not rule out a possible surprise coup.

Thomas Rottensteiner (President, Ritten Sport): We want to start the season with a derby win. That is very clear. When we reach our potential, we are difficult to stop.

How do you rate your club's transfers?

Paur (HCG): The foreign cracks are real reinforcements for our team. With their commitment and hard work in training, they have integrated perfectly. The interaction is already very good.

Kirchler (HCP): We have certainly raised the quality of the squad a bit. Only Francois Bouchard has remained a little pale so far. He just needs some time to get used to it.

Bressan (Sterzing): The same applies to our transfer card players. We brought in three players from North America who still need to adapt their style of play to the larger ice surface. However, they ensure a good mix in the team.

Rottensteiner (Ritten): The new signings we have made are a real enrichment for our team - both athletically and personally. I think we showed a good hand this year.

In a nutshell: Which team will surprise everyone this season?

Paur (HCG): Cortina!

Kirchler (HCP): I'm betting on our next opponent, HC Gherdeina.

Bressan (Sterzing): In my opinion, Fassa will prove his critics wrong.

Rottensteiner (Ritten): I am also convinced that Cortina will have a really good championship.

Which teams do you see as favorites?

Paur (HCG): This is difficult to assess. In any case, I rate Ritten, Pustertal and Asiago a step higher than the rest of the league.

Kirchler (HCP): There is no clear favorite. The teams that were able to compete at the top last season will certainly be among the title contenders again this year.

Bressan (Vipiteno): I rate Ritten the most. However, a clear picture will only emerge after a few months.

Rottensteiner (Ritten): It will be a very competitive championship, I'm sure. At least four teams have title ambitions.

Finally, we ask you to create a fictitious final table. In what order do you seed the teams?

Paur (HCG): Ritten, Pustertal, Asiago, Cortina, Val Gardena, Valpellice, Vipiteno, Fassa

Kirchler (HCP): Pustertal, Ritten, Asiago, Valpellice, Fassa, Val Gardena, Cortina, Vipiteno

Bressan (Vipiteno): Ritten, Asiago, Pustertal, Valpellice, Vipiteno, Cortina, Val Gardena, Fassa

Rottensteiner (Ritten): Ritten, Pustertal, Asiago, Cortina, Valpellice, Val Gardena, Vipiteno, Fassa

The first Serie A matchday at a glance:

Vipiteno - Ritten (Saturday, 19.30 p.m.) Val Gardena - Pustertal (Saturday, 20.30 p.m.) Cortina - Asiago (Saturday, 20.30 p.m.) Fassa - Valpellice (Saturday, 20.30 p.m.)

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