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Stars, mode and Germany’s chances at the ice hockey World Cup
The ice hockey World Cup begins on Friday. Germany hopes for a similar coup to 2023 when the DEB team surprisingly became vice world champion-everything important about the tournament.
The German national ice hockey team is optimistic about the World Cup, which starts in Sweden and Denmark on Friday. For the DEB team, the tournament begins a day later with the game against Hungary (4:20 p.m./ProSieben and Magenta Sport).
Where is played at the ice hockey World Cup?
The World Cup is held in Stockholm and in Herning in Danish. Germany plays in Group B in Herning. Group A with hosts Sweden plays their games in Stockholm. As in Herning, two quarter -finals take place in the Swedish capital. The semi -final games, the game for third place and the final also rises in the Avicii Arena in Stockholm.
How is the mode?
The preliminary round is played in two aft groups. The best four teams from both groups qualify for the quarter-finals and continue playing in a KO process. The last two from each group descend into the B group.
What are the chances for Germany?
Germany became vice world champion in 2023 and was eliminated in the quarter -finals against the later finalist Switzerland last year. The round of the best eight is the minimum goal. In addition to the NHL professionals Moritz Seider (Detroit Red Wings), Lukas Reichel (Chicago Blackhawks) and goalkeeper Philipp Grubauer (Seattle Kraken), national coach Harold Kreis once again nominated a strong squad. However, JJ Peterka (Buffalo Sabres), Nico Sturm (Florida Panthers) and world-class striker Leon Draisaitl (Edmonton Oilers) are missing outstanding players because of the playoffs in the NHL and because of the leaking contract of Peterka in Buffalo.
Who are the German preliminary round opponents?
Unlike in the past two years, the DEB selection is first dealing with the lighter opponents. After the start against Hungary, Kazakhstan and Norway, it becomes demanding. Last year finalist Switzerland, the USA and world champion Czech Republic are waiting for the district team. At the preliminary round, it goes against host Denmark.
Who are the favorites?
Olympia 2026 ensures well -occupied teams. There is therefore no top favorite this year. Record world champion Canada, host Sweden, Finland, the USA and defending champion Czech Republic. But surprises like the finalist Switzerland last year or the German team 2023 are always possible.
What stars are there?
Superstar Sidney Crosby is aiming for his personally second World Cup title with Canada. The 37-year-old from the Pittsburgh Penguins recently took part in a World Cup tournament in 2015 at Canada’s success. Nathan Mackinnon from Colorado Avalanche also increases the offensive of the record world champion. The striker became the second best scorer with 32 goals and 84 templates in the past regular NHL season. World Champion Czech Republic comes to Denmark with David Pastrnak from the Boston Bruins. Like Draisaitl, the final scorer of the past year came to 106 scorer points in the NHL. With Seider, Germany also has a world-class player.
Where will the games be seen?
All German games and almost the complete co-games are shown on Free TV at ProSieben. ProSieben Maxx and the streaming platform Joyn also show other World Cup games. A total of 18 encounters, including the German games, are shown in the stream for Magenta Sport. All World Cup games can also be seen for a fee at Sportdeutschland.tv.
What else is important at the World Cup?
Olympia 2026 in Milan is already a big topic, especially among the top teams. For the first time since 2014, the NHL stars will fight for Olympic gold in February. Germany is already qualified for the Olympics. Because of the Russian attack war in Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are still excluded from the title fights.
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Source: Stern
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