The 27-year-old, trained in caps offspring, was most recently active in the DEL for the Augsburg Panthers.
David Kickert: The return to the yellow and black is perfect
The spusu Vienna Capitals bring their master goalie home. David Kickert, who completed his apprenticeship as a cap youngster and was most recently active in the DEL (German Ice Hockey League) for the Augsburg Panthers, is returning to the capital after winning the title in 2017. The 27-year-old will wear the number 70 for caps in the future.
“The goal for the coming season is clear: I want to be successful in the league, as a team and personally. The caps have always had a very strong team in recent years – under the leadership of head coach Dave Cameron, “the returnee is quoted on the club's website of the Viennese club.
“Vienna has always been well positioned defensively and disciplined. I remember last season. It was extremely difficult for me and my club at the time, Linz, to play against Dave's team. With the expectation that we will again be a team that is just as difficult to play in Vienna this year, I am also going into the upcoming season. “
Grew up in our city. 🏙 Trained in our organization. 💛🖤 2017 champions with the #Caps. 🏆 Immediately back in Vienna-Kagran! 🥅 Welcome home, David! ✍️👏🏆
➡️ INFO: https://t.co/ZiTAPRI0Wg#ServasDavid | #VIC | #CapitalsCity pic.twitter.com/wO7r3x4iAL
– spusu Vienna Capitals (@viennacapitals) July 16, 2021
After winning the championship four years ago and leaving for Villach the following summer, Kickert supported the Capitals in the 2018 play-offs on loan. After three years in the goal of the Linz Black Wings, the 27-year-old played five games for the DEL club Augsburger Panther last spring.
Both team goalkeepers in yellow and black
With Kickert and veteran Bernhard Starkbaum, the two current Austrian national team goalies form the goalkeeper duo of the Vienna Capitals.
“Bernhard and I know each other pretty well by now. We have spent a lot of time together for the national team in recent years. Everyone knows how to prepare for games, what the other needs in certain situations. We want to be successful with the caps. Last year Vienna was eliminated in the semi-finals. This year we want to go a step further. “
