A big stage was set for the penguins. Young hopes Luca Hauf, striker Jeremy Bracco and defender Arturs Kulda, coach Clark Donatelli and branch manager Fabian Herzog took their places on the podium. They were welcomed by Hermann Borgmann, whose dealership is much more than just a partner and financier. His father Helmut financed the Swede Stefan Karlsson in 1975 and was co-founder of Pinguine-GmbH in 1995. The Filius has not only followed in the footsteps, but has grown splendidly into the role and says he has been “a passionate sponsor for many years”.
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In the specially prepared VW sales hall, in which players, coaches, partners and fans were guests, the captain of all people was missing. Martin Schymainski had no excuse, but a good reason: that morning he had become the father of daughter Clara. But the protagonists could cope with his absence, far better than if this had been the case on Friday, when the season started against the Düsseldorfer EG. It is clear that everyone is looking forward to the game. But not only on the game, but above all on the fans, who are allowed to return to the Yayla Arena for the first time since March 8, 2020.
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3G testing can be done as early as Thursday
In order to shorten the waiting times on matchday, the one required for admission can be used 3G exam already on Thursday between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The wristband that allows entry on Friday, however, must be put on immediately and must not be removed until the exit on Friday. The 3G test is also possible on the game day.
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“We have never been able to train completely,” says coach Clark Donatelli, dampening expectations in order to give hope to the fans: “The team structure is right and the team has taken a step forward.” And then the description of the current situation suggests Coach is almost enthusiastic about: “Sergei Belov has the best fitness values in recent years.” That could be a subtle indication that the 28-year-old Russian goalkeeper is between the posts at the derby on Friday and has an advantage over the 18-year-old talent Nikita Quapp receives.
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17-year-old Luca Hauf, who was born in Krefeld, will definitely be there. “For me, a dream is coming true,” says the striker, who has never played in front of such a big crowd, but who has much more to do. “On Friday against DEG, I felt I knew half of the audience. There are relatives, friends and acquaintances in the hall. “He bravely adds that his goal is to play as many games as possible, but then to switch briskly into attack mode: My goal is the NHL.”
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At the end there were personal encounters and conversations, here with trainer Clark Donatelli (front right).Photo : Thomas Schulze
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The host Hermann Borgmann also went on the offensive after the pious panel discussion and, as a sponsor, formulated three goals for the coming season: “Firstly, I want to see sport at eye level, what I was missing recently; second, I want to win every game, even if that doesn’t work, but the chance must be there; and thirdly, I want us to reach the play-offs. ”The entrepreneur’s goals for the company.
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