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Red Wings Seider Among German Leadership Group
Detroit defenseman wearing an A at Olympics
Defenseman Moritz Seider donned an alternate captain’s A for the Detroit Red Wings this season, officially becoming part of the club’s leadership group.
He’ll be doing the same for Germany at the Winter Olympic Games in Italy.
Team Germany has named Leon Draisaitl as captain with Tim Stutzle and Moritz Seider serving as alternate captains. Team Slovakia has also named their captain as Tomas Tatar with Erik Cernak and Martin Fehervary serving as alternates.#MilanoCortina2026
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The Germans announced their leadership group on Monday. Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl is the captain of the team. Seider and Tim Stutzle of the Ottawa Senators are serving as alternate captains.
For Seider, his first chance to perform on the world stage at an Olympiad is something he’s envisioned for years.
“I mean, it’s great, honestly,” Seider said. “That’s what everyone hopes for. Everyone dreams about being there, representing their country, and playing in the Olympic Games.
“Especially for me, I think it’s very much a dream come true.”
Seider’s Olympic Memories Are Warm Ones
Everyone watches the Olympics as a kid, and Seider was no exception. If you’re wondering about his seminal Olympic moments, you might be thinking it was Germany’s silver medal in hockey in 2018.
However, to really delve into his Olympic favorites, you’ll need to get a little warmer.
“I feel like growing up, you kind of had to be involved in the Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps stories,” Seider said. “I know that’s the Summer Olympics. But I mean, I think they kind of show what it means to be an Olympic athlete.
Tim Stutzle has arrived at the Olympics with his pal Mortiz Seider #Sens pic.twitter.com/3akgmfYZ2l
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“And obviously, if you ever have a chance of being there, I think it will be pretty, pretty cool. So those are probably the type of guys that come to my mind.”
He’s looking forward to fashioning his own unique memories as he participates in his first Olympiad.
“Having the opportunity to actually go and participate, representing your country, making great memories in the (Athletes’ Village), and everything, the excitement is very big,” Seider said.
