Hunor Császár has extended his contract with Gyergyói Hoki Klub for another three years – we announced recently. We spoke with the forward about the background of his decision, his experiences over the past years, his development, and his goals, as he is about to begin his fifth season wearing the GYHK jersey.
You’ve been a GYHK player since 2021, and now you’ve extended your contract for another three years. What motivated you the most in making this decision?
I already knew during the season that I wanted to stay, as we had discussed it several times with the management. When the time came to make the decision, everything went smoothly. It was always clear to me that I wanted to stay. I’m about to start my fifth season in Gyergyó, and I feel really good here. Even in my first year, there were teammates I already knew, but even beyond that, everyone welcomed me very quickly — not just the players, but the staff as well. Over the years, I’ve met many great people, made friendships, and I’ll always look back on these times with joy.
According to head coach Zoltán Szilassy, you’ve been making visible progress year by year. How do you see your own development? Where do you feel you’ve made the biggest improvement?
I have definitely changed and developed — not just as an athlete, but as a person too. Looking back on my journey so far, I can see there were ups and downs: I had great periods, but also low points. One important lesson for me is that if I want to take things to the next level, I need structure — I need to find balance. Once that balance is there, everything else becomes easier to work on.
What goals do you have for the next three years in Gyergyó?
The team’s goal remains the same: in the coming years, we want to add more championships to GYHK’s name. On a personal level, I want to give my absolute best and put everything I have into it. As Zoli and I already discussed, the primary task and goal is to improve my weaknesses and, at the same time, to gradually show more and more — even things people may not have seen from me before.
How do you feel within the Gyergyó community? What is it like to live and play here?
Gyergyó is a small town, and that comes with many advantages. People are much more open and approachable — they often stop me on the street to chat for a bit, which always feels nice. I don’t just see my teammates during practices or games; we also spend time together off the ice. We often hang out, and we even know each other’s families. I feel like this is one of the keys to our success: that we’re so close to each other, and because of that, we can sense one another better on the ice as well. This is also one of the reasons why I chose to stay.
What message would you like to send to the fans?
I’d say: never stop this amazing habit of yours! When we thank you for your support, it’s not just an empty phrase — we’re truly grateful that you’re there for us game after game, cheering for the team. Hearing your voices from the stands always gives us extra energy. See you in August!
