Eislöwen start: attempt to bribe shocked DEL final!

Eislöwen start: attempt to bribe shocked DEL final!

A fascinating chapter in the history of German ice hockey is currently being opened: After three years, the Dresden Eislöwen have returned to the German Ice Hockey League (DEL). In a gripping final of the DEL2, they were able to prevail against the Ravensburg Towerstars and thus solve the ticket for the highest division. This is particularly noteworthy because you are the first East German club that plays in the DEL after the fall of the Wall after ice hockey was banned in the GDR. It was a moment full of emotions and pride for the athletes and fans in Dresden.

Düsseldorfer eG (DEG), on the other hand, had to accept the sporting descent on March 7, 2025. Your hopes are now resting at the outcome of the DEL2 playoffs. Should Ravensburg win the final series, DEG would remain in the DEL, which increases the tension all the more. TAG24 Del applied for while the Eislöwen applied for the license after depositing a guarantee.

The attempt to bribe

In the middle of all the sporting rivalry and the drama there was a serious incident. Danny from the birches, the goalkeeper of the ice lions and native Düsseldorf, reported on an attempt to bribe by his colleague Henrik Haukeland from DEG. Haukeland offered a goalkeeper coach job from the birches if he shouldn't lose in the decisive playoff finals. An extremely shocking offer that questions the integrity of the game. The goalkeeper categorically rejected and emphasized that his goal for his team was. Image would have risen.

From the birches is not only an experienced goalkeeper, but also operator of a goalkeeper school. His goal is to win in all three first German ice hockey-league titles. The previous successes, including the DEL title with the EHC Red Bull Munich, underpin his ambition. In the final against Ravensburg, he and his team already started against this team: two wins face two defeats.

A look at the DEL

The German ice hockey league was founded in 1994 and has developed into the highest division in German ice hockey. The league currently comprises 14 teams, with the Eisbären Berlin as record champions. The audience record for the 2023/24 season is 2.6 million, which underlines the great interest in this sport. The Ligabüro is located in Neuss, and the concept of the DEL enables far -reaching financial stability and attractive framework conditions for the clubs.