Hanna Hoppe from ESC Dresden scored the only German goal in the group phase. “We still have to work on bringing consistent play behavior to the ice in all three thirds,” explained national coach Jeff MacLeod. “We are seeing progress in our team game, but against the top teams in the world you have to be at your best for 60 minutes.”
The just 15-year-old DEB striker Charleen Poindl (ETC Crimmitschau) also reported a learning effect: “I learned how important teamwork and communication is. We were able to learn something new every second here. It’s a great experience, I’m glad to be here. We are proud of ourselves. Everyone does their best.”
The Swiss managed at least one goal in every group game. Elisa Dalessi (HC Ambri-Piotta Girls) scored against Sweden (1:6), teammate Sonja Inkamp (Ambri-Piotta) scored both against the USA (1:8) and against Slovakia (1:2 nV).
Against the latter, SIHF starter Talina Benderer secured the first tournament point. “I was able to work on my mistakes. With every game I gained more self-confidence,” said the HC Davos Ladies goalkeeper.
Playoffs: No chance against the top teams
The playoff quarter-finals were then played crosswise according to group placements. Germany lost out against the USA (0:4), Switzerland had nothing to gain against Canada (0:6).
“We played our best game of the tournament so far and everyone gave their best,” MacLeod was not dissatisfied. “The commitment to hard plays, backchecking and team structure have steadily improved over the course of the competition.”
Relegation: Benderer ensures Switzerland stays in the league
So Germany and Switzerland met on Saturday morning for the relegation game, in which a decision was made about staying in the league or relegation.
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