Baumgartner is also convinced that he can help the Black Wings. “I have created a number of networks through my work in recent years. Since it’s official that I’ve been a Linz manager, a lot of people have contacted me. ”Of course, also a coach.
Because Tom Rowe is no longer an issue in the “Black Wings new” concept. Baumgartner explains: “I called him and told him that he would no longer be a coach in our new direction. He abbreviated that and said that he would only have stayed under the old management anyway. ” Rowes Contract would have automatically renewed if Linz would have advanced to the semi-finals. But hours before the fourth quarter-finals against the KAC and with a 3-0 lead, the ban on events was issued and the league was stopped immediately.
A strain for stability
In any case, the new Linz concept states that the Black Wings should again have a tribe of Austrian players. “It won’t happen overnight. But that was always the strength of Linz. The players just loved staying here, even if there was more money elsewhere. ”
And so calm should come back to the Black Wings. “It is all about successful ice hockey. Linz was always a quietly run association. Players never had to worry about anything. I will work hard to ensure that we will have a strong team again. ”
Half of the team has contracts for the coming season. “The new trainer has priority now. He should also be able to get involved with the players, ”explains Baumgartner.
He cannot yet say how long his job will take. Ex-manager Perthaler goes to court against the Black Wings. Some sponsors and board members are not satisfied with the recent events. “I’ll do this on a voluntary basis until August. If everything fits, we will extend the cooperation, ”says Baumgartner calmly.
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