EHC Red Bull Munich: Veit Oswald in the latest interview

Friday, 10. November 2023 | EHC Red Bull Munich: Veit Oswald in the latest interview

Interview with Oswald: "I had total goosebumps"The first goal, humba in front of the curve and goals with the U20 national team// NEWSThis season, Veit Oswald has made the leap to regular player at EHC Red Bull Munich. Among other things, the number 27 told us how he felt after his first goal in the DEL and what the first Humba did to him.

Oswald will probably never forget October 5, 2023. The 19-year-old scored his first goal in the PENNY DEL in the Red Bulls' 4-0 win over the Iserlohn Roosters. "That was an incredibly cool feeling. When you haven't scored for so long and you wish you had - I had goosebumps. I don't think you can explain it to anyone who hasn't experienced it for themselves."

Highlights: Red Bull München vs. Iserlohn Roosters (05.10.2023)

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Söderholm praises Oswald

For the young striker, the goal was also "a relief", which could be seen in Oswald's jubilation. Since then, the knot seems to have burst. The attacker has now scored four goals and provided two assists. He also already has two assists to his name in the Champions League.

After making 32 appearances last season, the Landshut native has now firmly established himself in Toni Söderholm's team. The "hard-working boy", as our coach praised him a few weeks ago, has worked hard to make the leap from youth to the pros. Tips from captain Patrick Hager were also helpful.

Tips from captain Hager and dad Günter

"Simple game. That's what Hagi gave me along the way. In youth ice hockey, you hold the disk a lot and try to outplay your opponents. That just doesn't work as often in the pros," explains Oswald. Instead of running through the wall with his head, the 19-year-old always remembers this and concentrates on short, quick passes: "Just play and sometimes simply hit the disc into the opponent's third. Preferably so that you're the first to the puck again."

His father Günter Oswald, a former national player and now Managing Director Academy & Youth at the Red Bull Ice Hockey Academy, also tries to impart the necessary knowledge to his son to enable him to hold his own with the professionals. "He always tells me that I have to move my legs a lot. No matter where you are on the ice: always keep moving," reveals our attacker.

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Oswald: "The Humba caught me cold"

Oswald's liveliness goes down well with the fans. There have already been several chants for the 19-year-old this season - the youngster was also given the honor of the first Humba of the season after the 5:1 win in the derby against Augsburg.

"That really caught me off guard," Oswald admits with a laugh and recalls: "I didn't expect that. I thought we were just doing a lap of honor. Then I wanted to do a laudation and suddenly Stefan Schneider hands me the microphone. But I just enjoyed it. I was very pleased and honored that the fans let me do it."

A feeling that the four-time goalscorer could get used to. But he doesn't want to put any pressure on himself. "I just always try to bring energy to the ice, have fun and play for the team. In the end, a nice assist is worth as much as a goal," says Oswald, who sees his great strength in his skating skills. At 36.2 km/h, the Landshut native is one of the fastest professionals in our club.

Oswald wants to work on his strength in duels

But the youngster also sees potential for improvement: "Of course you can always improve everywhere. For me, however, it's important to continue working on my tackling. I want to become physically stronger and also help the team on the boards."

Oswald is currently with the U20 national team at the two-nation tournament against Finland in Füssen and Peiting. For the 19-year-old, it is clear that after this competition he also wants to be taken along to the U20 World Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, at the end of December/beginning of January. There, the team will once again face Finland, hosts Sweden, Latvia and Canada.

Clear goal: U20 World Championships

"I definitely want to be there, there's not much to say. It's always nice to be part of the national team and it's fun. I'll do everything I can to be nominated again," announces Oswald.

The attacker also wants to perform in the Champions League. Next up for Red Bull Munich is the first leg of the round of 16 against Genève-Servette HC on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. Tickets for the home game can be purchased here.