Bader returns home: SC Riessersee secures talent from Kaufbeuren!
Quirin Bader is moving from ESV Kaufbeuren to SC Riessersee. Details on ice hockey transfers and player developments.

Bader returns home: SC Riessersee secures talent from Kaufbeuren!
The 2025/2026 ice hockey season is beginning to take shape: Current transfers show that the teams in the DEL2 and the upper leagues are upgrading. Things will be particularly tricky in the Düsseldorfer EG squad, who are adding another defender to their ranks with the signing of Kristian Blumenschein. The 24-year-old is moving from the Augsburg Panthers to the Düsseldorf team. Last season his record was rather poor - only four assists in 40 games and a minus balance of -11 leave a lot of room for improvement. Still, coach Rich Chernomaz singles out Blumenschein as a “good skater” and a “safe puck distributor,” suggesting possible hidden talents. It will be exciting to see how the new player performs in the coming season, because he brings offensive qualities that the DEG can put to good use ( eishockeynews.de ).
Another highlight in the ice hockey scene is the move of Quirin Bader, who is moving from ESV Kaufbeuren back to SC Riessersee. The 22-year-old, who was able to gain experience as a homegrown player for both SC Riessersee and Kaufbeuren in his youth, is seen as a valuable addition to the team by Uli Maurer, the SC's sporting director. Last season, Bader scored three goals and prepared five in 54 games for Kaufbeuren. The year before was particularly strong for him: in the league he collected 24 scorer points in 30 games. His bond with Riessersee is strong, and after a mixed last season in Kaufbeuren, Bader sees his return as an opportunity to prove himself again ( eishockeynews.de ).
The importance of transfers in the DEL2
What does this mean for the upcoming games? Transfers like those of Blumenschein and Bader are crucial for team development. The DEL2 regulations allow clubs to strengthen themselves in a targeted manner, which can be crucial, especially after weak seasons. With Bader and Blumenschein, the teams not only get a breath of fresh air, but also valuable experience. Players with prospects for advancement and opportunities for further development are highly valued. Bader also brings experience from the top league, while Blumenschein is on the verge of form after a solid season in the DEL2 ( del-2.org ).
A look at the past seasons shows that player transfers are often the key to success or can trigger a decisive jolt in team chemistry. The DEL, which was founded in 1994, has established itself over the years as the highest German ice hockey league. There is great pressure to deliver success - Eisbären Berlin and Adler Mannheim, with their championship titles, are prime examples of how important it is to put the right players in the right places ( eishockey-statistics.de ).
The coming weeks and months will show whether Blumenschein and Bader's commitments will have the desired effect on the team. In any case, ice hockey in Germany remains exciting and is constantly developing.