Maybe the EHL will be the impetus to start charging for entry to duels in the national league JEROEN DELMEE Jeroen Delmee, former Oranje Zwart player, is currently coach in Belgium. opportunity to spar with the best players. That makes you learn and improve.” More bells and whistles Although the denouement will not yet occur during the KO16 in Rotterdam, Hertzberger refers to this interim-phase as the nicest EHL weekend. “During the fi nal 4 only four duels are played, but during the KO16 no less than twelve topgames are on the programme. All the top clubs in Europe are coming to Rotterdam. The best hockey players will gather in one location. Hockey fans would be crazy not to come to Rotterdam”, says the Dutch international. Incidentally, Hertzberger would really like to go even further to lure fans to the EHL: “There could defi nitely be more bells and whistles added. Look at how in America they liven up the dead moments at sporting events with shows and entertainment. That’s fantastic! I think the EHL should do that as well. After all we are the Champions League of hockey!” A complex sport beautifully displayed Supporters that were unable to watch the games live in past years, could tune in to live TV broadcasts. Hertzberger praises how the coverage was handled. “Many TV viewers complained in the past about how this fast sport with the little ball was diffi cult to follow. But the EHL uses so many cameras that the viewer can really enjoy and follow the entire event. You can also clearly hear what the referees and coaches are saying via the Audio equipment. It’s very cleverly done, because hockey is a complex sport to frame and show well.” Jaap Stockmann agrees with Hertzberger. The goalie for one time EHL winner Bloemendaal states: “In the old days you had 20 07 20 12 63 FOTO: FRANK UIJLENBROEK Pagina 62
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