Leon Widhalm and the EKZ are continuing their collaboration. The number 69 will continue to delight the fans in the KE KELIT Arena with his energetic game next season and continue to storm for the Eisbären.
Leon Widhalm is now entering his fourth season in Zell am See. The powerhouse impresses with its energetic playing style. He completes his checks, accepts every duel, runs and runs and works like no other. Last season he was also given the honor of acting as assistant captain in away games, an indication of the status the left-shooter already has.
DATA CHECK
Widhalm played 42 games for the EKZ last season, scoring 2 goals and 6 assists. He has a -2 in the +/- statistics and has also accumulated 49 penalty minutes.
CAREER
He was born on May 22, 2003, in Vienna. So today he celebrates his 23rd birthday. Widhalm played in the youth ranks of the Vienna Capitals and was promoted to the Silver Capitals in the 2021/22 season, where he played a full season in the Alps Hockey League and also made his debut for the fighting team in the ICEHL. In 2023/24 he moved to Zell am See, initially on loan or as part of a cooperation between the two clubs, but he is now permanently under contract in Pinzgau. During his time with the Eisbären he has already won the Alps Hockey League once and the Austrian championship once, but is still hungry for more.
STATEMENTS
Leon Widhalm: “I’m proud to be part of the Eisbären family again. My goal is clearly to be back on the ice as a winner at the end of the season. Of course, I personally want to develop further and take the next step. I’m particularly looking forward to the new team and a long season!”
Head coach Marcel Rodman: “Leon is the heart and soul of the club. He has developed very well in recent years, his approach to sport is exceptional. He interprets his role in an exemplary manner, always gives us extra energy, is always 100% committed to the task. That’s why we are happy to have extended our contract with a player like him, he helps us to anchor the culture that we want to have in Zell am See.”
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