Story Summary
Layne Viveiros has returned to Carinthia after joining Lendhafen Seelöwen. The 31-year-old defenceman, a Canadian-born Austrian citizen, arrives with extensive experience in Austrian hockey and a previous championship success with EC Red Bull Salzburg.
Viveiros won the Austrian title with Salzburg in 2016 before later playing for Pioneers Vorarlberg and Villacher SV. His time with VSV included numerous appearances across the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, meaning the move brings him back to a region where he has already played.
Key Facts
- Layne Viveiros has joined Lendhafen Seelöwen.
- Viveiros is a 31-year-old defenceman.
- The Canadian-born player holds Austrian citizenship.
- Viveiros won the Austrian championship with EC Red Bull Salzburg in 2016.
- After Salzburg, Viveiros played for Pioneers Vorarlberg and Villacher SV.
- Viveiros made numerous appearances for Villacher SV during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.
IHM Discussion
The signing gives Lendhafen Seelöwen a player with a well-established background in the Austrian game. Viveiros has experience of title-winning hockey from his Salzburg spell and has since remained familiar with the ICE Hockey League through stops at Pioneers Vorarlberg and Villacher SV.
His previous seasons at VSV also make this more than a first encounter with Carinthian hockey. Viveiros returns to the area having already competed there across two seasons, while Seelöwen add an experienced defenceman to their group.
Why It Matters
Viveiros brings both league experience and a local connection to his new club. His Austrian citizenship and history across Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Villach underline the breadth of his domestic hockey background, while his 2016 title is a notable achievement on his record.