Countdown for the start of the season: Huskies receive Krefeld penguins in the arena

Countdown for the start of the season: Huskies receive Krefeld penguins in the arena

The Kassel Huskies faces a decisive friendly against the Krefeld Penguins, which is not only the last preparation test, but also the first game in front of a home crowd in the new season. The new coach Todd Woodcroft is full of anticipation for the upcoming match, which begins on September 6, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Hesse Arena. Fans can take part in a team presentation in front of the main entrance from 5 p.m.

for Woodcroft, who was recently signed as a trainer of the huskies, all of the attention is about the upcoming game against one of the long -standing rivals of the league. After several away games and mixed results in the preparation, this will be his first opportunity to coach the huskies in local arena. "I am really looking forward to finally playing in our arena in front of our fans," Woodcroft is quoted.

game setting and teams in focus

The huskies have tested against other teams in the league in recent weeks, including successful appearances such as victory against Innsbruck or the narrow defeat in Kladno. Woodcroft has dealt intensively with future opponents, including the Krefeld penguins. "I think they are one of the strongest teams in the league," he says. In his opinion, the structure of the Krefeld team is a decisive advantage because their players know exactly which task they are.

The penguins were one of the promotion candidates last season, but could not book the desired success in the playoff quarter-finals against the ice pirates Crimmitschau. After moving at the coaching bench with Thomas Popiesch, who previously celebrated great success in Bremerhaven, it is now important for Krefeld to structure itself and to act more stable. Popiesch should not only ensure short -term success, but also lay the basics for long -term stability.

The previous test games were inconsistent for the Krefeld penguins, with victories against first division teams such as Frankfurt and defeats against Oberliga teams. "We first have to perform well against Krefeld," Woodcroft decides and clearly directs the focus of his team on the immediate competition instead of dealing with the start of the season. The huskies and the penguins promise an exciting duel in Kassel.