Player Spotlight: Patrik "Winci-_O" Wenzel

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 a longer hiatus, we're now back with another Player Spotlight, and this time we're having a chat with one of the most dominant players in the Lite division this season. Patrik @Winci Wenzel and his team Pirati Chomutov Esports have been tearing up the division with their rapidfire offense and are about to start their Semifinals series against Gunners HC tonight. We're all excited to see how far this team can go!

1. What was your first experience with the EASHL mode in NHL?

I think it was in NHL 19, that was the first time I played the game since NHL 07 on the PSP. I started playing with team HC hybridi and jumped into my first season in ECL Neo.

2. What’s the best part of playing for your current club?

Definitely the fact that we get huge support from the Piráti Chomutov team. Also I can't forget my teammates, I have known several of them for a long time and I am glad that we managed to get together like this again.

3. What is your greatest NHL gaming memory?

So far it would definitely be the season in ECL 11 Lite, where we reached the semi-finals with Grenoble BDL Esport and also the next our first season in ECL Pro, when we managed to reach the playoffs.

4. Describe your perfect breakfast!

I dont have breakfast very often, but when I do my favorite is scrambled eggs with toast and bacon.

5. You're GM for a day and get to pick any player for your 6v6 team but none of your current teammates. Who's in your starting six and why?

I will choose based on who I had the opportunity to play with or against.

@xLeikku- @dzouvi - @Pappen
@Mikax222 - @ripKeisari
@sumskoy26

6. What was your dream job growing up and what do you currently do?

When I was a kid I wanted to be a hockey player, now I work for a company that provides heat and domestic hot water.

7. Do you play or have you played hockey?

I played hockey for 10 years, but I injured my leg for a long time, so i quit.

8. What’s your best hockey memory?

When my hometown team HC VERVA Litvínov won their first title in the Czech Tipsport Extraliga in 2015.

9. What do you like to do in your spare time besides playing NHL?

I also like to play other games like FIFA or F1. I like to watch sports events of any kind and I like to spend some time with my family or friends.

10. Pizza with three toppings, what are your choices?

Pepperoni, ham and mozzarella cheese.

11. You're the locker room DJ and get one song to hype up your team. What do you play?

Kabát - Dole v dole

12. How did you come up with your PSN ID?

My last name is Wenzel, so my friends started calling me Winci. But Winci was already taken as PSN ID, so i just had to add something.

13. Who’s the best player in the ECL according to you?

I think @laitineen64 is really fun to watch.

14. Describe your ideal holiday!

I would like to travel with my dad to USA for match of NHL.

15. Now it's up to you to suggest who we should interview next. Who do you want to hear from and why?

I think @Kumbik would make a great interview.

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!