EHC Red Bull München honors former captain Michael Wolf

Friday, 06. December 2024 | EHC Red Bull München honors former captain Michael Wolf

The 13 under the roof: Red Bulls honor former captain Michael WolfBanner ceremony on December 22 before the match between Munich and Iserlohn// NEWSHonor to whom honor is due! Our former captain Michael Wolf will be honored in a banner ceremony at the home game against the Iserlohn Roosters. His legendary jersey number 13 will no longer be issued and will be given a permanent place in the SAP Garden.

An expected 10,796 spectators will attend the festive banner ceremony two days before Christmas Eve (December 22nd | 4:30 pm) before the DEL game between Munich and Iserlohn. The banner with the number 13 will then be hoisted under the roof of the Red Bulls' new home arena in Wolf's honor. The second-best DEL forward of all time with 337 goals is the second player in the Munich organization, after Joey Vollmer, whose shirt number is blocked by the club and no longer issued.

Wolf has shaped not only the history of the German Ice Hockey League but also that of EHC Red Bull München like almost no other player. As captain, the "Leitwolf" won three championship titles in a row with his Munich teammates from 2016 to 2018 and led his team to the final of the European premier class in 2019.

"He was outstanding as a player, irreplaceable as a person"

Wolf was not only an exemplary leader, but also scored numerous unforgettable and important goals. In 307 DEL games for the Red Bulls, the right winger was the first player at the club to break the 100-goal barrier, with 104 goals at the end of his great time in Munich. He also had 102 assists. He also left his mark in the Champions League. In 25 appearances, the goalscorer collected 14 points, including eight goals.

The German national team also benefited from his qualities. The exceptional striker was captain of the DEB team for several years and took part in seven world championships and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver as a player. His record: 152 games, 52 goals and 36 assists. Wolf was inducted into the German Hockey Hall of Fame in 2022.

Christian Winkler, Managing Director Sports Red Bull Ice Hockey: "With the move to the SAP Garden, we have ushered in a new era. But we never forget to honour deserving former players of our organization, such as our first championship captain Michael Wolf. He was outstanding as a player and irreplaceable as a person. We look forward to celebrating Michael's great career with his family and friends on December 22nd and sharing it all with our fans."