vienna Capitals Land NHL Veteran Linden Vey,โ Name Him Captain โin Bold Playoff Push
Vienna, Austria – The Vienna Capitals have made a significant splashโค in โthe win2day ICE Hockey โฃLeague, securing the services of veteran center Linden โVey and immediately naming himโ captain. The 34-year-old Canadianโค boasts an extraordinary hockey resume,including 138 NHL games with the Los Angeles Kings and Vancouver Canucks,and a bronze medal from the 2018 Olympics. This high-profile signing signals a โclear intent from the Capitals to return to playoff contention after a two-year absence.
Vey’s arrival is theโ result ofโค a โขconcerted effort by Capitals Presidentโค Martin Reiss, with the club signaling an “all-in” approach to the upcoming โseason. โขThe experienced forward, who also played in the KHL, brings a wealth ofโข internationalโ experience and a proven track record of offensive production.
“The fact that โI was selected for โthis role is โsomething special for me,” โฃVey stated, acknowledging the honor of being named captain.
Beyond hockey,Vey cited family considerations as aโฃ key factor in his decision to commit to the capitals for the next two years.โ “With increasing age, โฃthe family plays a big role inโข the planning of were to go. For us, it wasโ a great solution,” he explained.
Adding another layer โto the connection,โ Vey will be reunited with former Barys Astana teammate Nelson Nogier, a 29-year-old defenseman who also hails from Saskatchewan. “Weโฃ are very close friends and โcomeโ from the sameโฃ province. It was simply an possibility to play together again and continue to act at a high level,” Vey said.
Early indications from preseason play suggest โthe Capitals are onto a winner. Vey โฃled the team with eightโข points (one goal, seven assists) in โคsix games, showcasing his offensive prowess and a commitment to two-way play. โ
“I was ableโ to produce in different leagues, โฃthat’s something that I definitely want to bring into the โteam,” Vey confidently stated.
The vienna Capitals’ bold move โto acquire โฃLinden โVey and entrust him with the captaincy has undoubtedly raised expectationsโ for the โฃupcoming season.โค Fans will โbe eager to see if this experienced NHL veteran can lead โขthe Capitals back into theโ win2day ICE Hockey league playoffs.
Key Takeaways:
High-Profile Signing: Theโข vienna Capitals have โsigned โฃLindenโ Vey, a veteran of 138 NHL games and an Olympic medalist.
Immediate impact: vey has been named captain, demonstrating the club’s faith inโ his โleadership and ability.
Playoff Push: The signing signals โคa clearโข intention to return to playoff contention.
Family & โFamiliarity: Vey’sโฃ decision was influenced by familyโฃ considerationsโค and the opportunity to play withโ a closeโค friend andโ formerโ teammate.
* โ strong Preseason: Vey led the Capitals in preseasonโฃ scoring, hinting at a successful season ahead.
