Rottensteiner: “We want to cause a sensation at the Continental Cup”

As soon as the celebrations are over, it's time to look ahead at Ritten. The championship trophy has found its place, now plans for the future are being worked on. There are numerous meetings in Ritten President Thomas Rottensteiner's calendar, who already has clear ideas about the coming year.

Mr. Rottensteiner. Will Renault Trucks continue to sponsor the club?

“We are very committed to our sponsor and I am confident that we will continue to work together. Next week we will meet and discuss a possible future together. Then we'll see what comes of it."

Will the team take part in the Continental Cup?

“The Continental Cup is an international tournament in which several Italian teams have already taken part and I see no reason why we shouldn't. My idea, and actually that of the entire troop, is not just to take part, but to create a sensation. We are ready for the new adventure in every respect.”

Will Coach Wilson stay in Klobenstein?

“He has received offers from Europe and Canada, but we would like to sign him for another year. He will weigh his options and then make a decision. I hope he stays with us, but the last word belongs to the coach."

And Chris Mason?

“He has an offer from Augsburg (DEL team, adR) and has now been there too. His decision depends on his family as his children are now of school age. We have offered him a two-year contract and I see a real chance that he will continue to look after the Rittner box next season. He still has a great desire to play ice hockey and always felt comfortable here.”

Next season, only five transfer card players will probably be allowed per team. Will you confirm your foreigners or look for new cracks? “Due to the reduced contingent, we have to take an even closer look at the new signings. Nobody can afford bad purchases anymore. Our goal is to confirm the foreigners in the current squad, true to the motto: Never change a winning team! We’ll see whether we ultimately have to become active on the transfer market again.”

In defense it is important to replace Ruben Rampazzo, who has left.

“First of all, I have to mention that we as Rittner are proud to be sending one of our players abroad. Rampazzo now has all doors open. The same applies to 15-year-old Stefan Spinell (the brother of Ritten striker Thomas Spinell, editor's note), who is also moving to Switzerland. This is a confirmation of our youth work, which bore great fruit, not least this season.”

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Rottensteiner: “We want to cause a sensation at the Continental Cup”

Almost a week after the historic title win, Ritten President Thomas Rottensteiner is already starting to lay the course for the coming season.

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