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After wrapping up his career a year ago, ex-NHL and DEB goalkeeper Greiss joins Löwen Frankfurt. The squad is in need of a temporary substitute for their two injured goalkeepers. A few years back, Greiss was dismissed from the national team due to questionable conduct.
Löwen Frankfurt has welcomed veteran NHL goalie Thomas Greiss, now 38, back into the fold. He'll be stepping in temporarily for the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL) as Jussi Olkinuora and Cody Brenner are currently sidelined due to injuries. The team announced the signing on Thursday, and Greiss could potentially make his return as early as Friday against ERC Ingolstadt.
"We reached out to Thomas on Tuesday, and he was quick to offer his assistance in this tricky situation," said Löwen Frankfurt's sports director, Daniel Heinrizi. Greiss is anticipated to "bring his wealth of experience and skills as a top-tier goalie. Given the present circumstances, this is the optimal solution for us, as he doesn't carry the weight of a contract until the end of the season." Greiss, who retired in the USA last summer, shows excitement at the opportunity to "lend a helping hand for a few games" and is eager to "experience the thrilling environment in German ice arenas once more."
Two Olympic stints with Germany
However, Greiss's return to Germany from his adopted home brings a surprising turn of events. His dismissal from the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) in 2021 was due to contentious political opinions. He had consistently made headlines due to controversial social media posts.
On the brink of his expulsion from the DEB, Greiss expressed sympathy for the demise of right-wing US radio show host Rush Limbaugh, known for his infamous racist remarks and misinformation. In the past, Greiss had even "liked" a post that drew comparisons between former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Adolf Hitler.
The DEB stated at the time that they couldn't fully endorse Greiss's political beliefs, as stated in their charter. However, they refrained from labeling him as far-right, describing him as politically "center-right." Greiss racked up 385 games in the NHL for the San Jose Sharks, Phoenix Coyotes, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Islanders, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues. He represented Germany at the 2006 and 2010 Winter Olympics.
The DEB, or German Ice Hockey Federation, had previously dismissed Thomas Greiss due to his controversial political opinions. The team, Löwen Frankfurt, welcomes Greiss back, recognizing his value as a temporary substitute for their injured goalkeepers.
