Image: Markus Prinz
Emilio Romig, one of the top performers of the Steinbach Black Wings (15 goals and 25 assists in 52 league matches in 2023/24), is going through a tough time right now. The 31-year-old Viennese, who has extended his contract with the Linz team until 2027, is struggling a bit with fate. At first, the lively winger with an inimitable drive to the goal was completely shocked when Austria’s team boss Roger Bader did not consider him for the A World Championship in Prague in May. Now he is facing a long break.
On September 4, Romig was checked by an opponent in a friendly home game against the Czech Extraliga team Ceske Budejovice (0:3). The latter, however, landed with considerable force on the Linz player – an unfortunate chain of circumstances. What initially did not look dramatic ultimately turned out to be a serious shoulder injury that will require an operation. Romig will not be available to the Black Wings for at least four months, if not the entire season.
This is bad news for the EHC, who will probably start looking for a replacement. Let’s see what the market offers.
Lots of team building activities
“It’s very bitter for Emilio, but also for us as a team. We have to make up for this loss as a collective,” said coach Philipp Lukas about the second long-term injured player after Brodi Stuart. Romig himself will be able to start physiotherapy shortly after the operation and will be able to contribute his experience and motivational skills to the dressing room. “So that I’m not forgotten,” he added with a pained smile.
The Black Wings will complete their dress rehearsal for the championship opener on September 20 (7:45 p.m., live ticker on nachrichten.at) at HCB Südtirol on Friday (6 p.m.) at Slovakian first division club HK Nitra. Stefan Gaffal’s participation (minor back problems) is questionable. Others have been struggling with illnesses in recent days.
Image: Markus Prinz
“}”>
Image: Markus Prinz
Source: Nachrichten
I am Pierce Boyd, a driven and ambitious professional working in the news industry. I have been writing for 24 Hours Worlds for over five years, specializing in sports section coverage. During my tenure at the publication, I have built an impressive portfolio of articles that has earned me a reputation as an experienced journalist and content creator.
