The "miners" of TSV Peißenberg do not have access like this every day.
The new striker from neighbor Peiting was banned from playing by his employer last season.
Peissenberg
- The sparrows have been whistling from the rooftops for some time, now it's official: Dominic Krabbat will storm for the Peißenberg "Miners" in the coming season. "My employer only recently gave me the green light to play," reported Krabbat, who had not received approval for the top division EC Peiting last season. "Dominic is absolutely top-class, a transfer of the king," reported the delighted Peißenberg spokesman Andreas Schugg after the agreement with the experienced and dangerous striker, who played 802 senior games in his career, including 220 in the DEL2 for ESV Kaufbeuren and the Dresdner Eislöwen and 582 for the EC Peiting in the league. The now 34-year-old collected an impressive 685 points scorer.
Ice hockey: Dominic Krabbat has already proven his class in the DEL2 and the Oberliga
“Dominic is highly valued by us. He has proven in various high-class leagues how important he can be for a team. And not only through goals, but also through great commitment, ”said Peißenberg's new coach Christian Kratzmeir, who says he is proud and pleased that Krabbat has decided for TSV. “I was asked if I could imagine playing for Peißenberg next season. This was how I came into contact with Daniel Lenz and Christian Kratzmeir. The two of them quickly convinced me of the concept in Peißenberg, so I didn't have to think twice, ”reported Krabbat, who kept himself fit this summer. "I had contact with him again and again, I am convincedthat his fitness level is similar to that of the rest of the team, ”said Kratzmeir.
There is a certain pressure, but I can handle it.
Dominic Krabbat
He has planned some special tasks for the veteran.
"He has to take responsibility, not only on, but also next to the ice," says Kratzmeir, outlining the future role of the 34-year-old, who is also the oldest player in the relatively young "Miners" team.
“There is a certain pressure, but I can handle it.
I want to take on this leadership role and will be happy to help the young guys, ”said Krabbat.
He is well aware of his role in the TSV team.
Ice hockey: The Bayern League is new territory for Dominic Krabbat
The Bayern League is new territory for the striker, as he has never been active in this division.
"The league is still difficult for me to assess," admits Krabbat, who knows some players from the Peissenberg squad.
Martin Andrä, for example, with whom he played in Peiting.
“Most of it is new to me,” says Krabbat, who now has six weeks until the start of the season on October 1st to get to know his new team-mates properly on the ice.
The Peißenberger started last Monday with the ice training in their own hall, which suits the newcomer from Peiting.
“I'd rather go on the ice than go to the gym,” Krabbat confessed with a smile.