Marco Sturm: completed a total of 1,006 NHL games

Marco Sturm has been celebrated in Landshut in a testimonial match in his honor. Around 5700 spectators saw the 5: 9 the “Landshut Friends” against the “World Friends”.

Storm played with on both sides, contributed in the last third of his career, the Landshut jersey; in Landshut his career had begun.

“It’s very hard to say goodbye,” said the lead actor, who has behind him too hard years with two torn ligaments. “Now I’m looking forward to the stage of life with the family.” Overall, he graduated in 1006 NHL games – a record for a German professional. Only winning the Stanley Cup was not granted to the striker.

Franz Reindl, President of the German Ice Hockey Federation praised the great career of 35-year-olds. “It’s nice that he has made the game in Landshut and not in the USA,” Reindl said, referring to the American election home of many years of professional ice hockey.