Ice Hockey: End for Fleming as Capitals Coach

13 points from eleven games and only tenth place in the ICE Hockey League table: The Vienna Capitals have responded to the poor start to the season by relieving coach Gerry Fleming of his duties. The 59-year-old Canadian was with the Viennese team for just over a season. The previous assistant coach, Fabian Scholz, will act as interim coach until the international break in November. "Currently, discussions are being held with suitable successors," the club announced.

Support from Rotter and Starkbaum

The 35-year-old Salzburg native Scholz will receive support from Rafael Rotter and goalie coach Bernhard Starkbaum. The sporting director Christian Dolezal will accompany the team. "At this point in the season, we have to acknowledge that the expected development of our game has not taken place. We did not make this decision lightly, but we now see the right time for a change," explained Dolezal. The goal is to have a new coach on the bench after the international break.

Four games for Capitals before break

"We have set out with the promise to steadily bring the Caps a bit further up each year and we are confident that with this year's squad, compared to last year, we can and will take another step forward," said Caps President Martin Reiss. Last season, the Viennese team reached the pre-playoffs via tenth place in the table, where they were eliminated by Fehervar. In the four games before the international break, they will face the Pioneers Vorarlberg (Saturday), at Fehervar (October 29), at the Black Wings Linz (October 31), and against VSV (November 2).

(APA/Red)

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