SportsGamers, the Player Spotlight series is making its return with the objective of showcasing gamers that would perhaps otherwise fall outside normal reporting, but that we want to get to know better. Our strength is this community, so let's get to know each other!
After lots of eHockey action we are back with yet another highly requested episode of our "Player Spotlight" series! This time we are back with Josh @Hasek-39-- Plattner. Austrian Goalie, Inter Iceland legend and current captain of Eisbären Lauf Gaming!
1. When did you start playing EASHL?
I started playing EASHL back in NHL13. I started to play with Stephan @Krinke Krinke and Alexander @Fire_019 Eder. We are still very good friends and we have played several ECL and GCL seasons together!
2. You have played your first ECL back in Season 4. What are your highlights of your EASHL career so far?
The time with the legendary Silver Sword Griffins back in ECL 6, 7 and 8. A very skilled team full of loyal and friendly characters. I am glad that I met people such as Rihards @xLVxRitchey Bartuševičs, P @PSchibra Schibra and Ak @ProMinx24 Kungs. I will never forget ECL 6 Elite - defensivewise the best team I ever played for.
3. After serving several seasons as Captain of the legendary "Inter Iceland", what do you enjoy most about playing for Eisbären Lauf Gaming now?
I really started to enjoy the game again. No drama, less stress, just focussing on the game itself. I am really impressed by the team spirit within the squad and it is really fun to see how every individual player manages to improve steadily. On top of that I am very happy to help the team with my experience and try to give them the edge in tough situations.
4. What is your favourite dish?
I have to go with Calamari fritti!
5. You're GM for a day and have to pick your favourite GCL (only DACH-players) and ECL lineup. Who would you pick and why?
GCL:
@Keuschemisch - @Original-SnuS - @IDangledYouOut
I have to go with Sven @Original-SnuS Julmi at Center. Several consecutive seasons on the highest level and matured in his defensive game a lot. On the left wing I would pick Kevin @Keuschemisch Berg who is currently probably the best player in the DACH-area. Incredible skillset and good two-way-game. Alex @IDangledYouOut Wagner gets my spot on the right wing. Every team would be glad to have a player like him in their team. My two defensemen have to be Max @Toneee9 Tonitz and Niklas @xXPsykoSkillsXx Schmitz. Great decisionmaking, solid defense but also a threat in the offensive end on the ice. Both are the best on their positions for years now! Reto @afc_Tschitsch Ulrich is my favourite Goalie in the GCL. Developed to one of the best between the pipes and his stats during the last seasons underline that!
Honorable Mentions: Simon @PlaymakerSJ Junker, Stefan @Stefan_397 Hämmerle & Patrick @RPH_31 Braun
ECL:
@Vilupoika - @ADETIKKI - @Eki
6. Would you rather be an average hockeyplayer or the best EA Sports NHL player?
I would rather be an average hockeyplayer. As a kid I always dreamed of becoming a professional hockey goalie but unfortunately it was not possible due to financial reasons.
7. How do you spend you freetime besides playing EA Sports NHL?
In the summertime you will find me at the lakeside here in Kärnten, Austria. This really helps me to relax after a stressful day at work. Besides that I really like to grind Rainbow Six Siege with my friends!
8. What’s the most memorable NHL gaming moment of your career so far?
Actually I have to pick the promotion with Eisbären Lauf Gaming into ECL '23 Spring Pro! After my retirement as Inter Iceland captain I still kept the Pro Qualifier spot. Nobody really believed in us before we started into the season but it makes me proud to see how the team develops and how we manage to win games and gain important points to try to stay in the league. It is an honour to play with such great teammates!
9. Pizza with or without pineapple?
Definitely without. I am an oldschool-guy and always go for pepperoni on my Pizza!
10. High-scoring game or OT drama?
As a Goalie I have to go for OT drama. Those are the games why I'm playing EASHL!
11. Which hockey team do you support in real life?
I am a big fan of the New York Rangers. Back then I always admired Hendrik Lundqvist!
12. Do you have any certain rituals before league games?
I listen to music, try to calm down, relax and think of good moments from earlier seasons in my career!
13. Who is the best player in the ECL and GCL (only-DACH)?
Casper @ICappeI Lundgren & Kevin @Keuschemisch Berg.
14. What kind of holiday is your favorite and why?
I am a simple man. Mallorca! Good weather, party all night and enjoying some cold beverages.
15. Who would you like to see featured next in “Player Spotlight”?
I would love to see my former teammate Stephan @Krinke Krinke. He has been in the EASHL community since day 1!
Feel free to also suggest who you'd want to see in the Player Spotlight-series. Also, if there are any questions you'd like us to add to the arsenal, let us know!
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