Rheinmetall, a weapons manufacturer, supports the Düsseldorfer EG.

Ice skating game A sport involving skating on ice and using sticks to hit a small, round puck into the opponent's goal. - Rheinmetall, a weapons manufacturer, supports the Düsseldorfer EG.

Only a few days after Borussia Dortmund signed Rheinmetall as a new supporter in the German Ice Hockey League, Düsseldorf EG has announced a similar deal. The sponsorship deal will run for a year, as stated by DEG on Tuesday. Rheinmetall will advertise its name on the ice surface and on bands, but not on players' jerseys. A local paper, Rheinische Post, had reported on the agreement earlier.

In contrast to Dortmund's football club where the company is rumoured to pay a substantial sum in millions annually, DEG's deal involves a six-digit sum, as quoted by Rheinische Post. The eight-time German champion has searched for new sponsors due to increasing costs for quite some time.

Shortly after the announcement of the Rheinmetall agreement, Borussia Dortmund faced criticism for their decision to accept financial backing from a weapons manufacturer that engages with authoritarian states.

Rheinmetall has supported entities in Düsseldorf, where their headquarters are located, and in the vicinity for a long time. This includes the handball Bundesliga team Bergischer HC, the women's basketball team Capitol BasCats, and the Sportstadt Düsseldorf, which encourages local elite sports clubs.

"Rheinmetall is a traditional company and one of the most crucial and largest employers in the area. Consequently, it's natural for us to expand our partnerships," declared Harald Wirtz, DEG's managing director.

DEG's official statement [https://dege.de/news/ Rheinmetall unterstützt DEG]

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1. The defense industry giant, Rheinmetall, is known for its support towards local sports teams in Düsseldorf, including the handball Bundesliga team Bergischer HC and the women's basketball team Capitol BasCats.
2. In the face of increasing costs, the eight-time German champion, Düsseldorf EG, has sought out new sponsors, leading to a partnership with Rheinmetall.
3. The weapons manufacturer, Rheinmetall, not only supports Düsseldorf EG in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) but also the football club Borussia Dortmund based in Dortmund, with a substantial sum reported annually.
4. Following the announcement of the partnership between DEG and Rheinmetall, Borussia Dortmund has faced criticism for accepting financial backing from a weapons manufacturer with ties to authoritarian states.
5. DEL team, Düsseldorf EG, has entered into a sponsorship deal with Rheinmetall, which will last for a year, as per DEG's announcement on Tuesday.
6. Rheinmetall's sponsorship with DEG includes advertising on the ice surface and bands, while player jerseys will remain unaffected, as stated in the agreement.
7. The defense industry powerhouse, Rheinmetall, has its headquarters in Düsseldorf, and its support for local teams, including Düsseldorf EG, reflects its commitment to the region.
8. The Rheinische Post, a local paper in North Rhine-Westphalia, reported on the sponsorship agreement between DEG and Rheinmetall, weeks before the official announcement.

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