Deg has brought on Alexander Barta as a new coaching staff member.
In a thrilling turn of events, veteran hockey player Alexander Barta has been appointed as the new assistant coach for Düsseldorf EG. He'll be working alongside Head Coach Thomas Dolak and Assistant Coach Daniel Kreutzer. At 40, Barta hangs up his skates after a glorious 20-season, 1010 DEL-game professional career that's marked by an impressive legacy.
Sports Director Niki Mondt couldn't contain his excitement about Barta, saying, "His work ethic and ambition complement DEG perfectly! He knows our club, coaching staff, environment, and team inside and out. I'm convinced we'll reap the benefits of his qualities!"
Barta himself expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by DEG, sharing, "I'm eager to take on this new challenge." He plans to pass on his wealth of experience, particularly to the younger players.
Throughout his illustrious career, Barta scored 241 goals and made 364 assists in 1010 DEL games. He also donned the jersey for the Swedish top league and the German national team, earning him a respectable spot in the DEL record books. He's ninth in games played and tenth in goals scored. His teams over the years included the Berlin Polar Bears, Hamburg Freezers, Red Bull Munich, ERC Ingolstadt, and DEG since 2016. In Düsseldorf, he played 367 games, scoring 95 goals and earning 137 assists, serving as the team's captain since 2018.
While comprehensive statistics for Barta's career are hard to come by due to potential name overlaps and inconsistencies in available records, it's safe to say that his impact on the ice has been significant. With his vast experience and deep understanding of the sport, Barta is poised to make a stellar contribution as a coach.
Football, like sports, is a domain where Alexander Barta has demonstrated his prowess, albeit on a different ice rink. Despite hanging up his skates, he carries the ambition and work ethic he exhibited as a player into his new role, aiming to mentor the younger generation in the intricacies of the game.
