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After Rasmus Tirronen and Thomas Höneckl, the Steinbach Black Wings Linz complete their team of goalkeepers for the coming season with Leon Sommer.
With Leon Sommer, the Steinbach Black Wings Linz occupy the third and last spot between their posts with a talent from the Linz youth. After the Finnish newcomer from Fehervar and the extension of the experienced Austrian veteran, the team of goalie coach Jürgen Penker has now been completed with a promising young hope.
At 20, Leon Sommer is considered one of the greatest talents for the red-white-red future in goal. Born in Linz, Sommer went through all the youth teams. After many years with the Junior Wings, the young goalie has earned a permanent place in the Alps Hockey League with the Steel Wings in the last two years. After 13 appearances each in seasons 19 & 20, the next step in his development followed last season. With 22 games in the regular season and a strong save percentage of 91 percent, Sommer played a major role in the Steel Wings participating in the pre-playoffs of the Alps Hockey League for the first time.
In addition, the young goalie has two participations in the U20 World Cup in the top division. Last April he was even invited to a course with the senior national team.
Leon Sommer: “Ever since I first stepped onto the ice at the age of three, it has been my dream to become a professional ice hockey player. That it’s happening now in my hometown is unbelievable. I’m looking forward to the coming season and will try to absorb and develop as much as possible.”
ice.hockey , Image: Puckfans.at/Werner Krainbucher
