Nuremberg wins in the penalty thriller – Frankfurt fails again!

Nuremberg wins in the penalty thriller – Frankfurt fails again!

On August 17, 2025, an exciting final took place as part of the Dolomites Cup, in which the Lions Frankfurt fought for the first Hessian victory since 2008. Unfortunately, this success was denied them as they had to admit defeat to Dynamo Pardubice from the Czech Republic 4-1 in the final. The game started promisingly for Frankfurt when Chris Wilkie gave them the lead. But a double strike from Pardubice turned the tide and ensured their third title win in the last four years. In the game for third place, EV Landshut won against Valerenga Oslo from Norway 2-1, thanks to goals from David Elsner and Tobias Lindberg.

There was also a lot of excitement at the Gäubodenvolksfest Cup 2025 in Straubing. The Nuremberg Ice Tigers became the winners after a thrilling penalty shootout against the Augsburger Panthers, which they won 4-3. Thomas Heigl was the hero of the day when he converted the decisive penalty. Augsburg had led 3-1 until seven minutes before the end, but Heigl and Owen Headrick equalized and thus sent the game into extra time.

Further results at a glance

• Straubing Tigers – ERC Ingolstadt: 3:1
• Adler Mannheim – Graz 99ers: 5:2
• Dresdner Eislöwen – Ravensburg Towerstars: 1:2 nach Penaltyschießen

The Adler Mannheim, on the other hand, were able to win 5-2 in a friendly against the Graz 99ers. In the meantime, the Mannheimers were comfortably leading 3-0 before the Graz 99ers came within 2-3. But Hayden Shaw and Yannick Proske made the final score. In the match between the Dresdner Eislöwen and the Ravensburger Towerstars, it was Simon Sezemsky who secured victory for Ravensburg in the penalty shootout after regular time ended 1-1.

Educational trends and innovations: Montessori school in Brazil

Meanwhile, there are interesting developments in the education sector. In Brazil, a national Montessori school map is currently being created that maps all Montessorian institutions in the country, regardless of their size or method use. This map is intended to make it easier for families and media to find and contact schools. Registering to participate allows schools to increase their visibility and be found more easily by interested parties. This map will be available soon and will be designed similar to Google Maps, complete with pins for each school.

Such initiatives show how important it is to connect educational communities and make them transparent. Especially in times when innovative learning approaches are becoming increasingly important, it is crucial that parents and students receive clear information.

And while we talk about the successes in sports and the education revolution here in Germany, a platform like YouTube continues to conquer the world. Despite challenges such as the spread of misinformation, YouTube remains an important medium for education, entertainment and creativity. In fact, there was $50 billion in revenue in 2024, with the majority coming from advertising. With ever-increasing potential and new features, YouTube continues to be seen as an essential platform that brings people together and informs them.

In a world that is constantly changing, it is clear that there is dynamism in both sport and education that promises a good hand for the future.