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Eisbären Berlin continue to fight: Fourth win in a row despite injuries!
Eisbären Berlin celebrate their fourth win in a row and are looking for reinforcements before the decisive CHL game against Frölunda HC.
Eisbären Berlin continue to fight: Fourth win in a row despite injuries!
Forward in terms of sport and at the same time with an eye on the decisive games of the coming week: The Polar Bears Berlin secured another success in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) at the weekend with a 3-2 win against the Nuremberg Ice Tigers. This marks the fourth win in a row - a remarkable achievement that sports director Stéphane Richer describes as a “miracle”.
The returnee Marcel Noebels, who was finally able to get back into the action after an injury break, made a significant contribution to this success. Yannick Veilleux was also back in the game after completing his suspension. Nevertheless, the Eisbären's defense remains a problem child, as several key players are missing: Kai Wissmann, Markus Niemeläinen and Mitchell Reinke. The situation was made even worse by Korbinian Geibel's injury. This means that Frederik Tiffels and Manuel Wiederer have to help out on defense, which influences Richer's plans. The sporting director makes it clear that the Eisbären are urgently considering new signings in order to resolve the personnel shortages.
Off to the Champions Hockey League!
This week the Eisbären have their last main round game in the Champions Hockey League (CHL) against the Austrian club EC Red Bull Salzburg. The Berliners need a win to keep their chances of reaching the round of 16. The competition plays a crucial role, which is why Richer consciously tempers expectations and emphasizes the importance of injury-free play.
The upcoming mandatory match against the Swedish top club Frölunda HC, which has already won the Champions Hockey League four times, represents a considerable challenge. In the last three encounters, the Eisbären have not been able to gain anything of note against Frölunda - the last results were 1:7, 1:4 and 1:6. Markus Vikingstad is optimistic about the future and emphasizes fighting spirit and teamwork as key factors to survive in this prestigious league.
Ice hockey is on the rise in Germany
Ice hockey is becoming increasingly popular in Germany. The German Ice Hockey Association (DEB) had a membership of around 25,900 in 2024. At the last Ice Hockey World Championships, which took place in Denmark and Sweden, the German team defied high expectations and finished in a respectable seventh place. The statistics show that 4.9 million Germans are now very interested in this sport, while spectator interest in the DEL has increased significantly: an average of almost 7,800 fans follow the games.
The Eisbären's track record is also impressive: after their eleventh championship title in 2025, they are a strong part of this success story. Historically, they occupy an excellent second place in the all-time DEL table, behind the Adler Mannheim and in front of the Kölner Haien.
It remains exciting to see how the next games will develop for the Eisbären and whether they can take their chance in the Champions Hockey League. The coming week will undoubtedly be a landmark week for the team led by Stéphane Richer.