Tuesday, 26. May 2026 |
EHC Red Bull München: An Interview with Brady Ferguson
Brady, you’re still in Munich right now and have taken your time visiting home. You won’t be heading to Texas until Wednesday. That’s not exactly the usual routine.
Brady Ferguson: “For me and my family, it’s just perfect here. We’re visiting our friends here—both from the hockey world and beyond. My two kids have their hobbies and friends here. My son Barry plays hockey. We can spend a lot of time here in parks, on playgrounds, and at festivals—and at the same time, I can train with the younger players. Everything we need. The trees are green, the flowers are blooming: It’s easy to love life here because it’s a very good one for the Fergusons.”
Sounds like Munich has really become your new home after just one year.
Ferguson: “Where my family is, that’s home. And I think we still have a lot to discover in Munich. We’ll finally have time for that this summer. We try to discover new places for ourselves every week.”
So that’s why you won’t be staying home for too long?
Ferguson: “Exactly. We’ll be in Texas for a good two weeks, visiting my parents, my grandparents, my brother, and a few friends, two of whom recently got married. We have to celebrate that together. I’m also looking forward to barbecues and real Tex-Mex food. That’ll be our vacation.”
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Although the weather in Munich hasn’t been too bad lately either.
Ferguson: “It’s crazy. I think it’s actually warmer here than in Texas right now. I’m already missing the air conditioning at home a little bit (laughs).”
Will you keep training while on vacation? I think your fitness coaches have given you some demanding plans for the summer.
Ferguson: “That’s right. Maybe I’ll be allowed to run a few shorter laps during my two-week vacation. I mean, the air is different here, after all (laughs). No, it’s very important to me personally to keep at it, and I won’t make an exception just because I’m home.”
Let’s mentally shift our focus from hot Texas back to the ice. How would you rate your first year in Munich from a sporting perspective?
Ferguson: “When you don’t win the title and get eliminated, everything automatically feels bad at first. But with a little perspective and knowing that we went into the season with a lot of new players and a new coaching staff, and had some major injury misfortune along the way, then certainly not everything was bad. We’ve been constantly improving and have really grown together. During tough stretches, we always found a way out. That’s why you play hockey: to leave those hurdles behind and then celebrate successes together as a team again. Talking about it now, I can’t wait to get back out there (laughs).”
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This summer, the shake-up is much smaller. Does it help you, too, that a large part of the team is staying?
Ferguson: “Absolutely. I’ve only been here a year myself, but I’ve learned this year that the expectations placed on us are very high. There are things you have to internalize. Not just tactics and playing philosophy—even though those are important elements. It makes taking the next step easier when many players on the team know exactly what’s expected of them.”
Do you see yourself in the role of helping the new players gain that understanding?
Ferguson: “I’m actually really looking forward to integrating the new guys into our team. To passing on our philosophy and our team spirit to them.”
Looking back on your first year, is there a moment you’ll remember for the rest of your life?
Ferguson: “Phew! There are so, so many. I think, in terms of the game, it’s winning the series against Ingolstadt in the playoff quarterfinals. We struggled with a few things during the season, like injuries or bitter losses, but rallying as a whole team for those games was fantastic. Then seeing everyone rise above themselves again during the series and ultimately win against such a strong and tough opponent—I’ll never forget that feeling.”
And off the ice?
Ferguson: “My first Oktoberfest (laughs). As an American, you always see these videos or hear the most incredible stories from friends. Experiencing it for myself was really cool.”
Was it better, worse, or different than you imagined? Or did it live up to your expectations?
Ferguson: “It was so much better than I imagined. The whole experience with the team—winning the game the night before in those cool jerseys and celebrating the next day in traditional dress at the Hacker-Pschorr tent—was just amazing. And for me, it was a completely new experience to be able to spend such a unique time there with my family. The rides, the food, the whole atmosphere.”
There are still a few months until the next Oktoberfest. Before that, it’s back to training and preparing for the start of the season. What’s next once you’re back from your Texas vacation?
Ferguson: “When I’m back in two weeks, I think we can slowly start getting back on the ice. Then the guys will come back one by one, and we can really step it up again. I’m really looking forward to that.”
Pre-season is over, it’s September, and the PENNY DEL is starting up again: What are your goals for the new season?
Ferguson: “The simple answer: I want to help the team even more. I don’t think my goal is to score the most goals in the DEL. Of course, you always want to end up with more points on your personal tally than last year. But I want to make my teammates—and thus the team—better. I want to work hard, always give my all, make key plays, and maybe also help ensure in the locker room that we’re all better next year than we were last season. And then that will be a step forward for me, too.”
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