Nuremberg vs. Straubing: Exciting duel ends in 3:5 defeat!
Nuremberg Ice Tigers lose against Straubing Tigers in the last home game before the Germany Cup break on October 31, 2025.

Nuremberg vs. Straubing: Exciting duel ends in 3:5 defeat!
Things really got going in the ice hockey world today! On October 31, 2025, the Nuremberg Ice Tigers met the Straubing Tigers in an exciting match that the second-place team from Lower Bavaria won. In front of 6,033 enthusiastic spectators at the Nuremberg ice rink, Straubing got off to the kind of start you would expect and showed an impressive performance, with the final phase in particular causing excitement.
The game was exciting from the start. Josh Melnick had the first shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but Niklas Treutle was wide awake and held confidently. In the 11th minute, Adrian Klein gave the Straubingers the lead, but the Nuremberg team showed determination and equalized through Owen Headrick in the 18th minute. It was a constant back and forth and the rink was an arena full of emotions for the players.
Tension until the last second
The Tigers from Nuremberg even took the lead in the 22nd minute through Charlie Gerard, but the guests from Straubing were unimpressed and turned the game around with two quick goals from Wade Allison and Marcel Brandt (26th minute). Roman Kechter equalized to the delight of the fans in Nuremberg, but the final minutes would ultimately decide the game. Zac Leslie made it 3:4 for Straubing in the 59th minute, and almost as soon as the final siren sounded, Marcel Brandt scored into the empty goal to make the final score 3:5. The referees Zsombor Pálkövi and Ghislain Hebert had their hands full as both teams received a total of six minutes of penalty time.
Coach Craig Woodcroft from the Straubing Tigers was happy with the win, but acknowledged the strength of Nuremberg's team. Mitch O'Keefe, the coach of the Ice Tigers, was satisfied with his team's performance, but the mistakes in the final phase clearly annoyed him.
A look at Katy Perry
As exciting as the game was, exciting things were happening elsewhere too: on October 25th, pop icon Katy Perry celebrated her 41st birthday. The singer, who became known for hits like “I Kissed a Girl” and “Roar,” has not only been involved in music, but also in numerous humanitarian projects. She became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2013 and advocates for children's rights. Katy, whose artistic development shows many facets from gospel music to pop hits to charity work, is known for her tireless commitment to social issues.
On December 29, 2021, she launched her “Play” concert residency in Las Vegas, which has grossed over $46 million as of November 2023. So while hockey fans can look forward to exciting games to come, Katy Perry will continue to enrich the music world and champion important causes. A real reason for joy for all music lovers and sports enthusiasts!
Overall, the evening, both in the ice rink and in the music world, was characterized by impressive performances and exciting moments that made the fans' hearts beat faster.