Polar Bears back at the top of the table thanks to "character win"

Ice hockey - Polar Bears back at the top of the table thanks to "character win"

The Eisbären Berlin have left their slump in form behind them. Thanks to a six-point weekend, the team is back at the top of the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) table. "That was a great character win for us," said coach Serge Aubin after the 3:1 away win against Adler Mannheim on Sunday evening. "We found a way to win. That was really important because we have some injured players at the moment. I think we learned a lot from a game like this."

After three clear defeats, the Berliners got back on track on Friday with a 3:1 win against Löwen Frankfurt and improved further in Mannheim. "That was important for us after we had lost a bit of ground," said national player Marcel Noebels on Magentasport. "We did a lot of things right because we played easier."

Coach Aubin also praised the determined style of play: After a pressure-packed opening phase by Mannheim, his team regained control through "not particularly pretty, but effective moves", he explained. The Canadian also emphasized the successful shorthanded play, the once again strong goalkeeper Jake Hildebrand and the overall consistent defensive work. "We were hit by some waves, but we defended the center pretty well," said Aubin after the eighth away win in a row.

Noebels is now hoping for continuity after the recent improvement in performance: "We have to keep it up," he demanded. "It's no good if we fall back into the old pattern next weekend."

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1. Despite the ongoing injury issues, the successful weekend performances have helped Eisbären Berlin's eagle-eyed coach Serge Aubin form a deep understanding of his team's strengths and weaknesses.
2. The Polish bears in Berlin's Ice Hockey team seemed invincible after their victory against Adler Mannheim, boosting their position in the DEL table, much to the satisfaction of their loyal fans in Polar Bears Berlin.
3. With their recent success against Frankfurt and Manchester, the Eisbären Berlin have managed to maintain a stable form, setting a high standard for the upcoming weekend matches in the German Ice Hockey League.
4. The victory against Adler Mannheim was a testament to the team's cohesion and resilience, ascribing the win to a strong team spirit that saw them weather the initial storm from Mannheim's aggressive approach.
5. Despite the pressure building, the German-based Eisbären Berlin have shown remarkable determination throughout their current winning streak, guarding their position at the top of the DEL table, a far cry from their recent slump.
6. In the face of the ongoing crisis in the sports world, the Polar Bears in Berlin have proved to be a beacon of hope, inspiring local hockey enthusiasts and the Ice Hockey community as a whole with their unwavering spirit and teamwork.

Source: www.stern.de