Peter Madritsch is going into his fifth season as head coach with his Gurtners. The meticulous worker has continuously developed the team, Gurten finished last season in third place. “We were able to keep the core of the team. We want to continue on our common path because we are a tight-knit bunch,” says Madritsch. The new signings Severin Hingsamer and Lukas Schlosser are questionable in the opening game tonight (7 p.m.) at home against the WAC/Amateurs due to injuries. “The goal is for us to develop further as a team. We’re hoping for a top-five place in the table,” said Madritsch.
Revenge for 0: 8 debacle?
The Young Vikings also start the season with a home game with new coach Maximilian Senft today (7 p.m., Josko-Arena) against Deutschlandsberg. In the final round of last season, Rieder and a B-team slid into an embarrassing 0:8 debacle against the Styrians. “A strong opponent awaits us, but our goal is a successful start to the season,” says team manager Tim Entenfellner. Holders of an SV Ried season ticket have free entry to the home games of the Young Vikings. (tst)
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