For the first game of the year 2022, the Lions will compete with the Huskies for the Hessen Derby in the Kassel ice rink. This game is the start of a road trip of three away games within a week. Since unfortunately only a maximum of 250 spectators are allowed in Kassel, the game must be followed via SpradeTV, the well-known social media channels or the Löwen live ticker.
Location of the Lions: With a fresh swing into the new year
After the game against EV Landshut last Thursday evening and thus left the old year with a sense of achievement, it is now time to take this momentum with you into January. The men around coach Bo Subr will do everything they can to ensure that the three important points in the battle for the championship lead move to the Main.
The position of the top scorer is held by Rylan Schwartz with 34 points, he is also the most dangerous lion with 17 goals. Lion captain Max Faber has the most assists on his account (24).
Particular strengths are still the power play with 29.9% and the few goals conceded by the Lions, here they are also top of the league with 2.34 goals.
The opponent: North Hesse’s tendency is upwards
After a messed up start of the season, the team of ex-Löwen coach Tim Kehler is now on track and has won the last five games and is now fifth in the table. This is more the region that the runner-up from last season is heading for – the aim of the sled dogs will certainly be to build on this good form.
Top scorer Jamie McQueen with 33 points demands special attention from the huskies. He is also the top scorer in North Hesse. With the exception of the long-term injured Corey Trivino, Tim Kehler can fall back on the entire squad.
Balance: Lions with a slight advantage in the derby
In 44 games so far, the lions have won 23 games with 140: 143 goals. Only 11 encounters took place on a Sunday. The huskies took a 1-0 lead 28 times, and the lions were able to turn the game around 13 times.
The highest Löwen victory was in the first league game of the current DEL2 season on October 8th, 2021 with a 6: 1.
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