Defender Alexander Sulzer (32) from the Kölner Haien has announced his resignation from the German national ice hockey team. National coach Marco Sturm was informed by Sulzer about his decision in a personal conversation.
“It’s a shame that we can no longer count on Alex Sulzer, but I respect this decision and wish him all the best for his future sporting goals at the club,” said Sturm.
“After the long season, I now want to spend more time with my family and give my body time for the necessary regeneration,” explained the defensive player. Sulzer has appeared on the ice 64 times for the national team and during this time took part in four World Championships and two Olympic Games (2006/2010).
National coach Marco Sturm nominated Marco for the two games as part of the Euro Hockey Challenge in Norway against the hosts (Thursday, April 6.4th, 19 p.m., Saturday, April 8.4th, 18:15 p.m.; both in the Internet live stream on SPORT1) in Lillehammer Nowak (26) another player Düsseldorfer EG after. Next Monday, April 3rd, the first preparation phase for the home World Cup (May 5th - 21st, 2017) begins in Cologne.