Saturday, 28. September 2024 | Quotes of the Grand Openig Game of SAP Garden
‘A dream for Munich’ - Quotes on the Grand Opening Game of the SAP Garden All quotes// GRAND OPENING GAMEThe Grand Opening Game at the SAP Garden on Friday was a real spectacle. After the match between EHC Red Bull Munich and the Buffalo Sabres from the NHL, protagonists and guests alike raved about the historic evening. All quotes.Dieter Reiter (Lord Mayor of the City of Munich) on ...
... the SAP Garden: ‘It is a dream come true for Munich that we have created a sports centre here in the Olympic Park that fits into the surrounding area. Ten years ago, I had my doubts about how such a building could be accommodated in a protected park. Now I can say: it's a dream come true. I am thrilled.’
... the financing by Red Bull: ‘We are very happy that the SAP Garden was realised by a sponsor. We now have a top modern arena here for ice hockey and basketball. You don't normally get that for free.’
Joachim Herrmann (Bavarian State Minister of the Interior, Sport and Integration) on ...
... the SAP Garden: ‘The SAP Garden is a gigantic building and an equally gigantic step forward for sport in Bavaria. Wonderfully integrated into the Olympic Park from the outside and completely modern on the inside. We in Bavaria are very proud to have this arena in Munich.’
... a possible Olympic bid: ‘The green roof is a symbol. It is ecological. This is how we envisage modern sports facilities. The SAP Garden is a big step towards Munich's possible bid for the Olympic Games.’
How the Grand Opening Game went
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Uli Hoeneß (Honorary President FC Bayern München e.V.) on ...
... the first impression: ‘I'm in the finished SAP Garden for the first time today - and I'm totally flabbergasted.’
... the significance for FC Bayern Basketball: ‘I hope that the positive development of basketball - especially FC Bayern Basketball - can be brought into a new era with this hall.’
Dr René Dimter (Managing Director Red Bull Ice Hockey) on ...
... the SAP Garden project: ‘I am incredibly proud of everyone involved in the SAP Garden project. It was a huge challenge. We held the first talks in 2012 and then took a few years to start construction in 2019. Then came a difficult time with a difficult global political situation. Corona came in between. But we never doubted it.’
... the importance for young talent: ‘The SAP Garden is not only hugely important for the professionals. Young players also have the best opportunities here - similar to the academy in Salzburg. The formula is simple: without young talent, there is no foundation. And an infrastructure is needed to promote young talent. We have created that here.’
Christian Winkler (Managing Director Sports Red Bull Ice Hockey) on ...
... the Grand Opening: ‘We imagined the Grand Opening would be wonderful and that's exactly how it turned out. Seeing the arena full - pure goosebumps! Everyone is going home with a smile today. We want to experience many festive days here.’
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The Grand Opening Game in pictures
Toni Söderholm (Coach Red Bull Munich) about ...
... the game against the Buffalo Sabres: ‘We've waited a long time for this day. Two great teams with good characters met today. It was a very nice experience.’
Lindy Ruff (Buffalo Sabres coach) on ...
... the SAP Garden: ‘Temple is a good description. It's an amazing arena. The ice on the training rinks and in the ‘Bowl’ is great. It's simply a beautiful building.’
JJ Peterka (Buffalo Sabres player) about ...
... the Grand Opening in his hometown of Munich: ‘It's an experience you dream about. I've been looking forward to it since it was announced and have been eagerly awaiting this event ever since. Today was indescribable.’
Yasin Ehliz (player Red Bull Munich) about ...
... the first game in the SAP Garden: ‘Everything was new for us. The anticipation was huge. And because the game didn't start until 8.30pm, we were able to enjoy it a little longer. It was a great day.’
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Top-class sport, show acts and plenty of emotion: this is how the Grand Opening Game went// GRAND OPENING GAME
Sports icons Don Jackson and Armand Duplantis open the SAP Garden// GRAND OPENING
NFL in Munich: BROMANIA 3 and RTL watch party at SAP Garden// EVENTS
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Top-class sport, show acts and plenty of emotion: this is how the Grand Opening Game went// GRAND OPENING GAME
Sports icons Don Jackson and Armand Duplantis open the SAP Garden// GRAND OPENING
NFL in Munich: BROMANIA 3 and RTL watch party at SAP Garden// EVENTS
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