Ice hockey legends game in Vienna: Which stars are coming to Kagran

And yet on Saturday in the STEFFL-Arena Some of the sport’s greatest players will play a game in Kagran. The Vienna Capitals invite you to the “Nights of Hockey Legends” from 6 p.m. Some of the club legends will play against a Czech team. The KURIER provides answers to the most important questions about the game.

Who are the biggest stars of the event?

Dominik Hasek is considered one of the best goalkeepers in history. The now 60-year-old Czech was a two-time Stanley Cup champion, an Olympic champion and was voted the best goalkeeper of the season in the NHL six times. Also striker Patrik Elias (49) won the Stanley Cup twice in his 20 NHL seasons. Jan Hejda (47) won the gold medal at the 2005 World Championships in Vienna. He is a three-time world champion and Olympic champion Martin Rucinsky.

Jaromir Jagr was also announced at the presentation. Is he coming?

The 53 year old Jaromir Jagr is a member of the triple gold club, meaning he has won the Olympics, Stanley Cup and World Cup and still hasn’t ended his career. This season of the Czech Extraliga, the superstar has played four games for his own club Kladno and is currently considered injured. Since his confirmation there has been radio silence. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he did show up but wanted to avoid the hustle and bustle before the game.

Which Capitals legends can be seen?

Many Viennese ice hockey fans will be on Bobby Wrenthe legendary playmaker of the 2005 championship team. Also coming is the ex-captain Darcy Werenka from Canada, just like the hot spur Benoit Gratton and Jonathan Ferland. Also goal getter Francois Fortier is approaching. They are also from the first championship team Dieter Kalt, Juri Tsurenkow, Leopold Wieselthaler, Resident Phil and Christian Cseh in use.

Are there still tickets for the big show?

The game will be very well attended, but it is not sold out yet. Tickets cost between 29 and 199 euros and are available via Wien Ticket or at the box office.

Will the game be on TV?

ORF Sport+ broadcasts just like sporteuropa.tv, the streaming partner of the ICE Hockey League.

How did the idea for the event come about?

In fact, the idea was born at a dinner between Capitals President Martin Reiss, Vice President Philipp Felsinger and Managing Directors Patrick Wondra and Lukas Garhofer. Martin Reiss is a native of the Czech Republic and still maintains his contacts.

Is there an opportunity to hunt for autographs?

From 3:40 p.m. there will be autograph opportunities with selected Caps legends and old Czech stars. The event will have its own merchandising products, and the players’ jerseys will then be auctioned off for a good cause.

What’s next for the Vienna Capitals?

They have shown an upward trend in recent ICE Hockey League games, but are still eleventh in the table. After the league break, new acquisition Scott Kosmachuk will end the lull in the home game against Ferencvaros (7:15 p.m.) on Wednesday. The Canadian did not feel comfortable in Zilina, Slovakia and was previously an absolute top scorer in the ICEHL. In 116 regular season games for Salzburg and Villach he collected an incredible 120 points (56 goals/64 assists).