On September 9, the Swiss National League, like the Sky Swiss League, started the new season, on September 13th the Swedish SHL follows and almost a month later, the strongest ice hockey league in the world, the NHL. In these four top leagues, numerous domestic stars shape the events. In an interview with Roger Bader, the team boss analyzes the roles of our figureheads at their respective clubs.
There has been clarity since August 22. On this day, Marco Rossi signed a three -year contract at Minnesota Wild and can now concentrate on the new season in peace. He already pressed his stamp on 26 goals and 37 assists. “Marco Rossi had an excellent season last season. His best so far. He is an absolute top performer for the team,” enthuses the head coach about the offensive center forward. 63 scorer points were a clear statement. Accordingly, the Swiss trusts him to take another step in the coming season: “It would not surprise me if he further increases his points. He is a clear top 2 line striker and will also get this role.”
Roger Bader Marco Kasper trusts a larger role than in the pre -season. 37 points, including 19 goals, made the Carinthian 2024/2025 at the Detroit Red Wings, found himself in different roles. “Up to now, he has made jumps up every year and absolutely established himself last year. I trust him to have a very big role, especially since it was already used in power play as well as in various positions,” analyzes Roger Bader.
Two on the jump into the NHL
With David Reinbacher and Vinzenz Rohrer there are two more figureheads at the Montreal Canadiens at the jump into the NHL. With Reinbacher, according to Bader, it will be important that he remains free of injuries at first: “This is the prerequisite. Otherwise, I am curious to see whether Montreal will give him the chance from the start. Otherwise I trust him that he will be pulled up during the season and that he can then establish himself.”
The team boss also eagerly expects the development of Vinzenz Rohrer and whether he also gets a first chance early in the season: “He is a player who always surprises. You have a certain expectation to him and actually he always tops this expectation. It would not surprise me if he succeeds again. And if he still has to go a “detour” via the farm team, that would not be a tragedy.
And then there is also Gregor Biber, who received a rookie contract from Utah Mammoth in autumn 2024. This season, the raw diamond is said to play for Rögle in Sweden. In 2026 the move to North America is planned. Roger Bader: “Gregor had a huge season with the Germany Cup, the U20 World Cup, other national team operations and finally the A-WM. He has played many games at Rögle at the age of 19. Now it is important that he not only confirms the season, but also develops, physically attracted and injury-free. After another good Shhl season and a good World Cup, I see his future in, I see his future in North America. “
Wolf as a leader in Kloten
In the Swiss National League, ÖEHV defender Bernd Wolf belongs to the captain group at EHC Kloten, and the traditional club goes into his second season. “Bernd Wolf is a player that you like to have in every team because he is a leader on and next to the ice. He plays in the first two lines, according to a lot of responsibility. He is not a surprise, but a confirmation of his leadership qualities,” emphasizes Roger Bader.
After an incredible World Cup 2024 in Prague (CZE), the past season for Dominic Zwerger at Ambri-Piotta did not run as desired. With a new performance brand world class at the 2025 World Cup in Stockholm (SWE) and Herning (the), the season still found a conciliatory conclusion. Now the 29-year-old wants to start again in the National League. Roger Bader: “Dominic performed incredibly at the last two world championships, each played in a line with Peter Schneider. In Prague, the storm trio Marco Rossi, in Stockholm Marco Kasper, was our top line and has a lot to do with him. He creates scoring chances and is also ice -cold. a great season to him. “
Dominic Zwerger and Bernd Wolf faced each other directly at the start of the season. Ambri-Piotta prevailed against Kloten 2-1, both ÖEHV stars remained without scorer.
Baumgartner with “great career in Switzerland”
Striking and always with a train to the goal – this is also characterized by Benjamin Baumgartner, who lost 0: 3 to SC Bern on Tuesday evening. “He has a great career in Switzerland,” enthuses Roger Bader. “He gets a lot of ice age and responsibility in Bern. We also benefit from this in the national team because he always comes to the team with self-confidence and in good shape. Benjamin sets accents both offensive and defensively and occupies a top center position.”
In the Sky Swiss League, Oliver Achermann also started with the HC La Chaux-de-Fonds on September 9th with a 5: 3 success about EHC Winterthur. Roger Bader appreciates the qualities of the 1.95m giant: “He is a quiet leader, very strong on the defensive and in the penaltykilling and a very good face-off player. In the national team, he can play against every top international line. After his serious knee injury, he fought back last season and completed a great World Cup in the new season. go.”
eishockey.at, Image: ÖEHV agency Diener-Eva Manhart
