New contract for 99ers
“As a child, I always wanted to play like Vanek”
As a child, Thomas Vanek was his role model. Today, Frank Hora is the Graz99ers' top scoring defender. Ahead of the home game against Bolzano (Wednesday, 18.30), the 28-year-old spoke about his delayed start and being a dad. On a positive note, the US-American's contract has already been extended according to "Krone" information!
The 99ers had to wait a little longer for Frank Hora last summer. "My daughter Mia was supposed to be born on August 15. But she didn't come and didn't come." It wasn't until September 1 that she finally saw the light of day. "Our coach Harry Lange and sports director Philipp Pinter were a bit nervous because I wasn't there yet."
But the wait paid off. The US-American struck like lightning for the team from Graz: 17 points in 35 games - no defender has scored more for the 99ers. "Being a dad pushes me even more. Even on bad days, I come home and Mia is smiling at me. You quickly realize that ice hockey isn't the most important thing in the world."
Even if it is important - for Hora, it has been since childhood. Growing up in Buffalo, there was once only the Sabres around Thomas Vanek for little Frank. "I even had a season ticket. And Vanek was one of my favorite players," enthuses Hora about the ex-NHL export from Austria. "As a kid, I always wanted to play like Vanek. My brother and I even tried to imitate him," laughs Hora, who impressed last year with 99ers teammate Marcus Vela at Banska Bystrica in Slovakia. And like Vela ("He's my neighbor, we do a lot"), Hora has already extended his contract in Graz, according to information from Krone.
Still no match permit for Bailen
On Wednesday (18:30) in the home game against Bolzano, Hora wants to confirm these praises once again. The only unfortunate thing is that there is a question mark over the injured Vela. Lukas Haudum and Kilian Zündel (both injured) are also out. And rookie defender Nick Bailen is still not cleared to play.
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