Eisbären Berlin dominate Adler Mannheim in Game 1 of DEL Final BERLIN — The Eisbären Berlin have taken a commanding 1-0 lead in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) Final series after a dominant 7-3 victory over Adler Mannheim in Game 1 on Friday, April 24, 2026. The defending champions and DEL record champions showed why … Read more
Maximilian Franzreb stands between the pipes for Adler Mannheim, his focus absolute as the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) Finals unfold. The 29-year-old goaltender has guided Mannheim to its first championship series appearance since 2019, earning high praise from head coach Greg Eakins, who labeled his playoff performance a “Zehn von zehn” – a perfect ten … Read more
Eisbären Berlin have issued local stadium bans to 18 supporters identified by police in connection with a violent attack on a Kölner Haie fan bus following the third DEL semifinal game on April 12, 2026. The club confirmed the sanctions through its official channels, stating the bans are valid until December 31, 2028, and apply … Read more
NHL Playoffs: Marco Sturm Faces Opening Loss as Assistant Coach The Boston Bruins’ playoff campaign began with a 4-3 overtime loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on April 20, 2024, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Assistant coach Marco Sturm, a former NHL forward and 2010 … Read more
EHC Red Bull München Eliminated from DEL Playoffs After Semifinal Loss to Adler Mannheim Adler Mannheim secured their place in the DEL playoff final with a 4-1 victory over EHC Red Bull München in Game 5 of the semifinal series on Friday, April 17, 2026. The win completed a 4-1 series triumph for Mannheim, ending … Read more
From the Rink to the Boardroom: The Enduring Legacy of Gerd Truntschka In the history of German ice hockey, few names carry as much weight as Gerd Truntschka. A technician on the ice and a strategist in business, Truntschka represents a bridge between the classic era of the Ice hockey Bundesliga and the modern professional … Read more
EHC Red Bull München Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive With Dominant Win Over Adler Mannheim In a high-stakes battle for survival, EHC Red Bull München avoided a sweep on Tuesday, delivering a commanding 5-1 victory over Adler Mannheim to shorten the deficit in their Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) playoff semifinal series. The win prevents a premature … Read more
Masked Supporters Attack Kölner Haie Fan Bus Following Eisbären Berlin Victory Violence marred the aftermath of a high-stakes semi-final clash in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) as a group of masked Eisbären Berlin supporters targeted a fan bus carrying opponents from the Kölner Haie. The incident occurred following a game in which the Eisbären Berlin … Read more
Marcel Brandt Steps Away from German National Team Amid Coaching Friction The German national ice hockey team is facing a sudden roster crisis as defender Marcel Brandt has announced he will no longer represent the DEB (Deutscher Eishockey-Bund). The departure comes as a significant blow to the national squad, particularly given Brandt’s recent form and … Read more
Adler Mannheim on the Brink of Finals After Dominant 3-0 Lead Over EHC Red Bull München The Adler Mannheim have pushed EHC Red Bull München to the edge of elimination, seizing a commanding 3-0 lead in their Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) semi-final series. A 4-1 victory in the third match on Sunday has left the … Read more