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ERC Ingolstadt: Ice hockey women reach for Euro Cup title in home game!
ERC Ingolstadt will play against Memmingen in the Final Four of the EHWL Euro Cup in the Saturn Arena on October 16th and 17th, 2025.
ERC Ingolstadt: Ice hockey women reach for Euro Cup title in home game!
This weekend Ingolstadt will be the venue for a highly anticipated tournament in which the ice hockey women of the ERC Ingolstadt fight for the title in the EHWL Euro Cup. On Saturday and Sunday, the Saturn Arena will be the venue for the finals of the European Women’s Hockey League (EWHL). The ERC bravely asserted itself in the preliminary round against strong opponents from Kazakhstan, Austria, Hungary and Slovakia and is currently top of the table, while the Berlin Eisbären start the tournament as the best runner-up.
In the first semi-final on Saturday, the ERC will play against the ECDC Memmingen Indians at 4 p.m. Later, at 7 p.m., the Eisbären Juniors Berlin will meet HK Budapest. ERC coach Christian Sohlmann highlights the importance of the tournament, which is seen as a comparison of the best teams in the league. Even if the team is initially focused on winning the title, there is no illusion: “Winning the Euro Cup does not automatically give us favorite status in the league,” said Sohlmann. Nevertheless, all players are eager to shine on home ice.
A strong team under pressure
ERC Ingolstadt's current line-up is struggling with injuries. Sarah Kubiczek is expected to be out until December or January, and Chanel Hofverberg also cannot play due to a laceration. Despite these setbacks, the rest of the team is optimistic about the future. They are ready to give it their all and fight for victory. The club, which is under the umbrella of ERC Ingolstadt Panther e.V. also uses the opportunity to draw attention to ice sports in the region and to encourage other ice skating enthusiasts to become members.
The ticket prices are moderate at 5 euros and allow ice hockey fans to experience the spectacle up close. Even though the Euro Cup is at the heart of the team, the exchange with fans and the promotion of ice sports in the region are fundamental concerns of the club.
A look at the EWHL
The European Women's Hockey League was founded in 2004 and is organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation IIHF. The league, which is based on the men's Interliga model, has attracted a large number of teams from Central Europe over the years. From the first eight participants, the league has continued to change. The EHV Sabers Vienna secured their first championship title, and German teams have also found their place since 2009. The competition has established itself as an important part of European women's ice hockey and offers athletes a platform to measure their skills at an international level.
This weekend is not only characterized by exciting games, but also by the opportunity to experience the development of women's ice hockey up close. A direct comparison of the best teams shows how far the sport has developed since the early days of the EWHL. The ERC Ingolstadt athletes are ready to continue their success story and consolidate their place in ice hockey history.