The youngster decided against the opportunity to play in Canada in favor of the Ice Bulls. The 18-year-old has been a staple of the McIlvane crew this season
“I’d rather play men’s hockey than with the juniors,” said Luca Auer, explaining his decision to remain in the city of Mozart. In the entry draft of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), the 18-year-old was drafted by the Regina Pats at the beginning of the summer. The native of Styria would have had the chance to play in what is probably the best junior league in the world, practically in the NHL’s showcase, but decided different. “It was a difficult decision, Canada was of course attractive, but it’s better for my development if I stay in Salzburg,” said the striker. Who is scheduled for this season with the McIlvane crew in the ICE league. Only recently did the diamond in the rough return from the U20 World Championships in Edmonton (Kan). “We would have hoped for a win, but it was a valuable experience,” the talent looked back. Now the focus is on the coming season and the test on Friday at home against the Bietigheim Steelers (D, 19.15). In which Auer and the six other World Cup returnees return to the squad. With good performances, the youngster could position himself for the NHL draft next year.
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