Portrait of EHC Red Bull München newcomer Quirin Bader

Thursday, 03. August 2023 | Portrait of EHC Red Bull München newcomer Quirin Bader

Nature Boy in the Master Metropolis: That's Quirin BaderPortrait of new forward// PORTRAITOur series of portraits on this year's newcomers continues with Quirin Bader. The talented forward talked to us about his passions off the ice, his home and his parents' farm, and his personal goals for the season.

Less than 1,000 inhabitants live in the community of Spatzenhausen in the Upper Bavarian district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is also known as the gateway to Werdenfelser Land. The green idyll - surrounded by Staffel- and Riegsee - is the home of our newcomer Quirin Bader. The 20-year-old attacker is a true outdoorsman who still has to get used to his new home in the championship metropolis of Munich a bit.

"I actually prefer living in the country. When you go out, you have plenty of peace and space without end. In the city, you have better connections and more options if you want to go out, and there's always something going on. But I prefer to live in the countryside," explains the forward.

Sport and nature in his free time on the farm

In his home country, the left-shooter, who came to Munich from the Red Bull Ice Hockey Academy on the German-Austrian border in Liefering, can also pursue his hobbies away from the ice. "I like to go for walks with my girlfriend and make sure we are out in the fresh air a lot. My free time is otherwise very sporty," explains Bader, adding, "I really enjoy playing tennis. But I'm also always out hiking or biking."

The 20-year-old has always been close to nature. Helping out on his parents' farm began at a young age. "We have a farm with horses, oxen and rabbits. I used to help out a lot, but now it's not so good since I live further away from home. But when I'm at home and my parents need help, I'm right there," says Bader, describing his home with a smile on his face. In any case, the youngster is rather practical. If field hockey hadn't worked out for him, he would have wanted to train as a bricklayer.

Regular visits to his family are essential for the young attacker. "That's where I feel most comfortable and can really relax. It's a good balance," says Bader, who nevertheless prefers a hearty lasagna in Italy when taking a vacation.

Quirin Bader kam beim Red Bulls Salute 2022 bereits zu einem Einsatz für München

Bader wants to convince athletically

In sporting terms, the native of Garmisch-Partenkirchen wants to impress as quickly as possible. We were able to get a first impression of his talent last year. The forward already completed pre-season training with EHC Red Bull München in the summer of 2022. At the Red Bulls Salute, the then 19-year-old youngster got his first ice time with the team. His strengths: a precise finish, good understanding of the game and a team-serving style of play. With the Red Bull Hockey Juniors, the U20 international scored 17 goals in 37 games last year and also contributed 22 assists.

Reuniting with the Heigl twins

Bader knows a large part of the team from last year. The 20-year-old has also made appearances off the ice at practice with new German additions Dominik Bittner, Markus Eisenschmid and Nico Krämmer in recent weeks.

The newcomer has a special relationship with one duo on the team. "With the Heigls I have already played together in the Bavarian Ice Sports Association, since then we know each other. We have been in good contact for eight, nine years and most recently also played together in Salzburg," Bader is pleased. There may be a reunion on the ice at this year's Red Bulls Salute on August 26 and 27 in Zell am See-Kaprun.