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Agostino back on the ice: Ingolstadt's ice hockey team in the final spurt!
Kenny Agostino talks about returning to training at ERC Ingolstadt before the Champions Hockey League game against Red Bull Salzburg.
Agostino back on the ice: Ingolstadt's ice hockey team in the final spurt!
The excitement is rising: a highly anticipated duel is coming up in the Champions Hockey League. ERC Ingolstadt welcomes Red Bull Salzburg in the round of 16 on Wednesday. For the Ingolstadt team, this game not only represents an important challenge, but also an opportunity to cause a stir again. [Augsburger Allgemeine]. break and describes the first few minutes on the ice as a big challenge.
"After a short break, it was really nice to meet the team again and train together. Even though there was a bit of rust to work off, it's fun to be back in the team," said Agostino. It's no secret that there is a relaxed atmosphere in the dressing room, which has a positive effect on the team dynamic. Agostino highlights the fun in the locker room after training and is optimistic about the upcoming games.
Recovery time and challenges
The recovery phase was important for the ERC Ingolstadt players, especially since they lead the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) table with a considerable lead of nine points and have already qualified for the quarter-finals. Donaukurier explains that the team will start the last ten main round games after the international break.
Agostino and his wife Kerri took advantage of the break to travel to the Arctic Circle, where they not only experienced the impressive nature, but also dog sledding and snowmobile tours as well as a reindeer sleigh ride. “It was a unique experience,” is how he describes this time. His teammates have also recovered: Wayne Simpson spent the international break with his family in Florence, while goalkeeper Devin Williams sought relaxation in Mallorca.
Intensity and psychological preparation
As the season comes to an end, the intensity of the games increases. Williams expects opponents to play more defensively, making scoring goals easier said than done. But psychological factors play a central role here. [Feldhaus Verlag](https://feldhaus-verlag.de/sport Wissenschaft/schriftreihe/mentaltraining-im-sport/236/mentaltraining-im-eishockey) describes that in high-performance sports, the psyche can decide between victory and defeat. Important aspects such as dealing with pressure and the right mindset are crucial for success on the ice.
In order to overcome the challenges that the last games have brought with them, Agostino fortifies himself with reindeer sausages. Even though the Northern Lights were not visible on his trip, he seems well prepared for the round of 16. The ERC Ingolstadt is determined to carry the positive atmosphere and team spirit through to the final.
The next game against Adler Mannheim will take place on Friday, followed by a home game against the Iserlohn Roosters on Sunday. The last few weeks of the main round will definitely be an exciting chapter in the ERC Ingolstadt season.