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Löwen Frankfurt defeat Mannheim: A triumph after a hard fight!
Frankfurt defeated Mannheim 3-2 after overtime. Lions end their series of defeats in a thrilling DEL game on September 29th, 2025.
Löwen Frankfurt defeat Mannheim: A triumph after a hard fight!
On Friday evening, the Lions Frankfurt caused a real bang in the DEL by winning the traditional derby against Adler Mannheim 3-2 after extra time. A victory that could be seen as a turning point in many ways, as Frankfurt were bottom of the table before this game, while Mannheim were top of the table. The fans in the SAP Arena experienced an exciting duel that captivated 12,549 spectators.
After falling behind early with a goal from Solow in the 6th minute, the Lions didn't give up. Driven by their goalie Mirko Pantkowski, who showed an outstanding performance, they fought their way back into the game. Daniel Wirt and Nathan Burns turned a deficit into a lead, but it only lasted for a short time as Mattinen equalized for Mannheim in the 25th minute. The equalizer after 60 minutes was already a stage victory for Frankfurt, which raised hopes of a positive turnaround.
A dramatic ending
The Lions held their nerve in the scheduled extra time. Cameron Brace proved to be the decisive man and put the puck into the net in the 64th minute - the much celebrated winning goal for Frankfurt. Coach Tom Rowe was visibly proud of his team and emphasized that the team had not given up and believed in a positive trend. These first three points of the new DEL season could be a decisive springboard for the Lions. hessenschau.de reports on the high expectations that are now being placed in the next game on Thursday against the Iserlohn Roosters.
The defeat was a painful setback for Mannheim, where coach Dallas Eakins nevertheless praised the performance of his players. “We gave it our all, but luck wasn’t on our side,” said Eakins. An honest conclusion that reflects the intense emotions of the game. sportschau.de emphasizes that the Frankfurt team can breathe a sigh of relief again despite the current table situation - and that there seems to be more than just a ray of hope at the end of the tunnel.
The highlights at a glance
| Game play |
|---|
| 1-0 for Mannheim through Solow (05:36) |
| 1:1 for Frankfurt through Wirt (14:36) |
| 1:2 for Frankfurt through Lobach (23:35) |
| 2:2 for Mannheim through Mattinen (25:04) |
| 2:3 for Frankfurt through Brace in overtime (63:49) |
The Lions can now go into the coming games with new courage, while Mannheim has to think about how to overturn the loss. In the DEL2 the tension also remains high, with the Kassel Huskies undefeated and a close game between EC Bad Nauheim and Ravensburg. So things remain exciting in the ice hockey world! hessenschau.de