The Schumnigs united

Carinthia’s lower house ignited some transfer bombs

Former KAC ace Martin Schumnig moved to the Spartans Althofen.

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Spartans Althofen went full throttle in the transfer period in the Carinthian ice hockey lower house, even snapping up an ex-Bundesliga duo. The Lendhafen Seelöwen also signed two big names. The Reifnitz Trouts responded with a witch. Steindorf brought back an ace forward from Villach, while Spittal signed the captain from Jesenice.

Things really got going in the ice hockey lower house over the summer! Especially in the Carinthian League Division II East. The Spartans Althofen set off a transfer bomb - with former Bundesliga ace Martin Schumnig (who played 16 years with the Klagenfurters in the first division!) from Völkermarkt! Brother Stefan has been on board since last season. "I really wanted to play with him again, that's something special," explains Martin. The last time this happened at the KAC was in the championship year 2013. With Markus Pirmann (Völkermarkt), another former team player was snapped up, as well as Lukas Titze (Velden). New assistant coach: KAC veteran Heli Koren.

Competitor Lendhafen Seelöwen signed Daniel Wachter (Velden) and Sandro Czechner (Steindorf). Lukas Lausegger (Reifnitz), also a soccer player at ATUS Velden and brother-in-law of captain Alex Cijan, was also signed. The Reifnitz Trouts scored a coup with goalie ace Thomas Stroj.

Stefan Schumnig now also plays for Spartans Althofen.

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So many prominent names - even Division I could be jealous. Champions Steindorf have brought back ex-VSV forward Benji Petrik (Carinthian Team), who recently completed his training as a physiotherapist. Markus Pöck will also be reactivated when needed.

Spittal also made a big move! With striker Gasper Glavic (Slo), captain of Alps League club Jesenice last season. They also snapped up defender Luca Kohlmaier (Kitzbühel). The new coach is former VSV head of youth Hansi Winkler. Like last season, Huben will be relying on KAC loan goalie Michi Sicher, and two legionnaires will also be returning.

Benji Petrik returns to Steindorf from the Carinthian Team.

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There is now a second ice rink in Ferlach! "We want to open the ice on Friday," says manager Pavel Machacka, who is planning the grand opening in November. With twelve cabins, two saunas, space for 250 spectators including an LED wall - a real jewel box.