Royalty in Hockey

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As a child, Bjorn Wilhelm von Luxembourg knew he would be playing hockey. Born to a Prince of Luxembourg, Bjorn was not destined to enter the sports world, as he was expected to handle more diplomatic and business duties. However, Bjorn’s parents had decided that life in Luxembourg was not what they desired, instead opting to move to Munich, Germany. It is because of this key difference, Bjorn is now on the path towards professional hockey instead of business school. As a young boy, Bjorn was exposed to the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), and he immediately fell in love with the sport. Training very hard, Bjorn became a product of the RB Hockey Akademie, going through the academy ranks. It was not long before he was picked up by the local Red Bull team, EHC Red Bull München, who were eager to sign the young German phenom to a contract, though they later found out it would not last for long. Playing for the team he grew up with was a huge honor, and he helped EHC Red Bull München win another championship. As well as excelling at the club level, Bjorn played at each level of international play. While many called for him to play for Luxembourg’s national team given his family status and ethnicity, Bjorn ultimately decided to play for the German national team. An ode to Germany for raising him and making him who he is today, the decision brought controversy, and called into question his commitment to the royal family.

 

After winning the championship with his club team, Bjorn knew that he had accomplished all that he was going to accomplish with EHC Red Bull München, and it was time to seek out another challenge. Scouring the leagues in Europe, none of them held the prestige that he was looking for, nor did they offer the chance to elevate his game in the way he desired. Enter the Houston Bulls, which despite being in a completely different environment than what Bjorn is used to off the ice, Houston has become his new home. Attracted to the American lifestyle and the presence of Europeans including a German on the roster, the Houston Bulls is Bjorn’s first taste of VHLM hockey, and one that he has grown to enjoy. Though there has been an adjustment period, this of course is expected. He has already notched his first point, and is looking to improve his game for the eventual VHL draft.

 

It is also important to note the humbless of the new Houston Bull. Instead of flexing his royalty, Bjon has opted to move in with a local German family in the Houston area, and he has continued to play down his royal ancestry in the media, instead trying to bring focus to his hockey ability. Though this is definitely a bit ironic as he has not exactly been a phenom in Houston, with only 1 point in his last 5 games, though he is boasting a 54.44% faceoff percentage. With the VHLM season winding down, the expectation has not been set high for the European, though we do expect him to continue to rise to the challenge.

WC: 530

TPE: 6 Capped + 6 Uncapped (for donation)