Fresh air signals arrive at Huskies management team
Kassel Huskies Gear Up for 2025/26 Season with Roster Changes and Renewed Coaching Staff
The Kassel Huskies are preparing for an exciting 2025/26 season in the DEL2 league, with optimistic yet tentative expectations based on their recent performance and roster updates.
The Huskies have strengthened their team on paper for the upcoming season, with key additions such as striker Tyler Benson, who scored no goals in Sweden last season, and defenseman Bode Wild from Bad Nauheim. Benson, who previously worked with head coach Todd Woodcroft at the Edmonton Oilers, is expected to provide a boost to the team's goal threat, alongside new attacker Hölscher.
The defense of the Kassel Huskies will be reorganized, with Bodnarchuk, Schütz, Stadler, Freis, and Wild being key players. Defensemen Joel Keussen and Max Faber are among the players who have to leave despite ongoing contracts.
Woodcroft has been renewed as the head coach of the Huskies, despite the season goal not being achieved. The coaching team has also been renewed, a move that has been met with some controversy.
Paul Sinzin, Huskies boss, suggests that breaking certain structures is necessary to allow for something new. He acknowledges that there is always an element of risk in bringing Benson to the team, but believes that it is a necessary step towards improvement.
The Huskies have been inspired by Dresden's transformation from almost relegated to promoted in a single year. They aim to learn from Dresden's success and apply it to their own strategies for the upcoming season.
The team's power play material exists, with players like Valenti ready to make an impact. However, the coaching team must find better solutions in power play to maximize their potential.
The players will arrive in Kassel this week, and the first training session will be next Wednesday. The Huskies have a financially strong and passionate hockey lover behind them, which gives them the luxury of being able to make changes to their roster and coaching staff in pursuit of success.
With preseason training and strategizing underway, the Kassel Huskies are gearing up for a competitive season in DEL2. Their fans eagerly await the team's progress and the results of their efforts to improve from last season.
[1] Kassel Huskies make roster changes for 2025/26 season
[2] Todd Woodcroft renewed as Huskies head coach
[1] The Kassel Huskies have brought in key players such as striker Tyler Benson and defenseman Bode Wild ahead of the 2025/26 season, with Benson expected to boost the team's goal threat and Wild strengthening the defense.
[2] Despite not achieving the season goal, Todd Woodcroft has been renewed as the head coach of the Kassel Huskies, signifying a continued emphasis on hockey within the team's leadership.
