Title contender Adler Mannheim was just able to prevent a surprising home bankruptcy in the German Ice Hockey League.
The nine-time German champion won against the Krefeld Pinguine, who had previously been victorious and had no points, 3: 2 (0: 1, 1: 1, 1: 0, 1: 0) just after being extended and now has eight points on the account. In front of 6051 spectators in Mannheim, Alexander Weiss (11th minute / 24th) shot the Rhinelanders in the lead. The national players Lean Bergmann (39th) and Matthias Plachta (57th) saved the eagles in the extension. There, the former NHL professional Korbinian Holzer made the decision after 50 seconds.
Runner-up Grizzlys Wolfsburg overtook leader EHC Red Bull Mnchen (12), who competed in Iserlohn on Wednesday, with a 1: 0 (0: 0, 0: 0, 1: 0) against Schwenninger Wild Wings with 13 points. Chris DeSousa (44th) made the fourth success in a row for the Lower Saxony perfect.
The Klner Haie continued their upswing. Against the Nuremberg Ice Tigers, the team of the former national coach Uwe Krupp won 4: 2 (0: 0, 1: 0, 3: 2) in a long tough game with many penalties and established themselves in the top group with ten points.
The Augsburg Panthers won their first win of the season with a 4: 2 (0: 0, 1: 1, 3: 1) at the newly promoted Bietigheim Steelers. Michael Clarke (50th / 59th), Braden Lamb (39th) and David Stieler (54th) met for the guests.
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