Association mediates – Black Wings Linz and EV Linz have a good first conversation

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The first meeting between the Austrian and Upper Austrian ice hockey association and the two clubs EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz took place in Linz on Tuesday and EV Linz instead. This constructive discussion will be followed by ideas in the next few weeks to ensure a safe future for Upper Austrian professional and young ice hockey.

Two weeks ago, the Austrian (ÖEHV) and the Upper Austrian (OÖEHV) ice hockey association offered to act as a mediator in the conflict between the resident EHC Liwest Black Wings Linz and the EV Linze founded a month ago regarding the future of Upper Austrian ice hockey in top and popular sports.

In this regard, a first constructive meeting between ÖEHV President Mag.Gernot Mittendorfer, OÖEHV President Christian Ladberg and representatives of both clubs took place in Linz on Tuesday to listen to the current situation on both sides and to provide initial perspectives for further work in the professional area as well as concepts for promoting young talent discuss.

“We had a good discussion atmosphere during our session. The good news was that everyone agreed that we had to do some youth work together to secure the ice hockey location in Linz in the long term, ”summarized Ladberg, who will play an important role in the negotiations with his Upper Austrian regional association together. “We are confident that we will have a green branch before starting summer training. It is about the future of ice hockey in Upper Austria. Everyone involved therefore wants the best for professionals, amateurs and children. ”

Because in an open letter three weeks ago, those responsible in the youth area of ​​Upper Austrian (in general) and Linz (in particular) ice hockey had their wishes and concerns – continued use of the Linz ice rink, clear commitment from business and politics in the form of financial support and that Clear yes to the started youth concept – formulated for a continuation of the successfully started youth work.

This area includes the teams operated by the Black Wings in the Alps Hockey League and the Erste Bank Juniors League, the teams appearing in a syndicate with the regional association in the Austrian youth championships (U16, U14, U12, U11) and the beginners’ courses for ice hockey beginners the regional association has been successfully managing the Upper Austria Talent Center since 2010 – the project now includes around 60 pupils.

“It was a good approach to the differences that currently prevail in Linz. However, we have established a good basis for discussion, which means that a satisfactory result for Upper Austrian ice hockey can be achieved in the next few weeks. The talks taking place in this regard in order to find a quick solution will be moderated by the Upper Austrian Association, ”said ÖEHV President Mittendorfer.

Media info ÖEHV

May 20, 2020

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