German Ice Hockey League - Eisbären win against Düsseldorf: Former goalie Zepp honored
The Eisbären Berlin continue their winning streak in the new year. Coach Serge Aubin's team won 4:2 (2:1, 0:0, 2:1) against Düsseldorfer EG on Tuesday evening. Patrice Cormier scored two goals for the Capitals, while Eric Mik and Ty Ronning also scored. With their sixth win in a row in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL), the German record champions defended their lead at the top of the table.
After the banner ceremony for former Eisbären goalie and five-time German champion Rob Zepp, whose jersey number 72 will no longer be issued in Berlin, both teams got off to a fast-paced start. In the sold-out arena at Ostbahnhof with 14,200 spectators, Mik was the first to get on the scoresheet in the 8th minute before Düsseldorf's Alexander Ehl equalized less than two minutes later. The hosts took the lead again in the 15th minute with a goal from Cormier.
Aggressive in the duels, confident on the puck and with a lot of pressure on the goal, the Polar Bears continued to create good chances in the middle period, but often failed to score against Düsseldorf's goalkeeper Henrik Haukeland. As Berlin's Jake Hildebrand also performed reliably between the posts, this lack of effectiveness had no consequences.
The third period saw more goals again. First Ronning increased the lead to 3:1 in the 43rd minute, then Philip Gogulla scored the equalizer for DEG, before Cormier put the finishing touches on the game with a goal into an empty net.
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- Rob Zepp, the former five-time German champion and goalie for Eisbären Berlin, was honored during the game against Düsseldorfer EG.
- Eisbären Berlin's series of successes continued with their 4:2 victory over Düsseldorf, extending their winning streak in the DEL to six games.
- The Polar Bears' aggressive play and pressure on Düsseldorf's goalkeeper failed to result in more goals, despite creating numerous chances in the middle period.
- Düsseldorf's goalkeeper Henrik Haukeland performed admirably, making crucial saves to keep his team in the game, while Berlin's Jake Hildebrand also played well between the posts.
- Serge Aubin, the coach of Eisbären Berlin, led his team to a crucial victory in Düsseldorf, extending their lead at the top of the DEL table.
- Patrice Cormier, a key player for Eisbären Berlin, scored two goals in the game, contributing to their win against Düsseldorfer EG.
- In a show of solidarity, Polar Bears Berlin fans cheered for former goalie Zepp during the banner ceremony, celebrating his successful career with the team.
Source: www.stern.de
