Marcus Weber will remain captain of the Nuremberg Ice Tigers until 2029!

Marcus Weber will remain captain of the Nuremberg Ice Tigers until 2029!

In a welcome turn for Nuremberg ice hockey fans, Marcus Weber has extended his contract with the Nuremberg Ice Tigers until 2029. The 31-year-old defender has played for the Tigers since 2013 and has worn the captain's armband since the 2023/24 season. With this decision, the club has taken an important step towards bringing predictability and continuity to the team. The fans can be happy because Weber, who replaced Patrick Reimer as the record player last season, is one of the team's most popular players. He currently has 617 completed DEL games, in which he scored 17 goals and collected 102 assists. He has already scored two goals and provided another assist in 14 games this season.

Sports director Stefan Ustorf was enthusiastic about the contract extension and emphasized that Weber is a figurehead for the Ice Tigers not only on the ice but also off it. “You can always rely on him,” said Ustorf. Weber himself also expressed his satisfaction with the long-term commitment to the club and described both the team and the city as his home. “I am convinced that we will play successful ice hockey in the future,” he said optimistically. This positive attitude is certainly no coincidence, as the Ice Tigers have laid a solid foundation for sustainable success in recent years.

The future in sight

Weber's decision to continue fighting for the Ice Tigers could prove to be a game-changer for the entire team. Given his wealth of experience and calming influence on the younger players, Weber will play a key role in uniting and motivating the team. Signing Weber for an additional three years could also potentially increase the prospect of new talent and reinforcements as the club plans to have him at the helm.

For the fans of the Ice Tigers it is a reason to be happy because with Weber the club has a strong character in its ranks who makes a valuable contribution both athletically and personally. This weekend will show how the team reacts to the news and whether they can transfer the positive energy to the ice.